SCF Blog

iDrop for SCF - 4th October 2019

We have a team of 28 intrepid adventurers abseiling 531ft down from the i360 viewing platform in Brighton. The team will drop in two sessions from 6.00pm & 7.50pm on Friday 4th October. The team a mix of BSUH staff and supporters will be collectively fundraising for the Sussex Cancer Fund. If you would like […]

Dr Joanna's Windermere One Way for SCF

Dr Joanna Stokoe MRCP FRCR MD, Consultant Clinical Oncologist at The Sussex Cancer Centre is swimming the length of Lake Windermere to raise money for Sussex Cancer Fund. On September 1st, Jo will be swimming the 11 miles from Fell Foot to Brathay Hall. She will be attempting this notorious cold water swim without a […]

SCF What do we do? - Coffee for Patients

One of the more simple services that the Sussex Cancer Fund pays for is the provision of ‘nice’ coffee for patients on the Chemotherapy ward. Patients are on the ward for long periods of time and a decent cup of coffee can be very welcome at times. The coffee is free for patients and we […]

What’s on our wish list? - Kneefix Cushions

Every day we receive requests from staff and patients about equipment that can either help with treatment or just make patients a little more comfortable. Sometimes they are suggestions for brand new equipment and sometimes the request is to replace something that has become worn, broken or just outdated. You can see our full wish […]

Spotlight on staff - Zingy Thetho

Zingy Thetho will be a familiar face to anyone following the Sussex Cancer Fund news and events. Often popping up on our social media, Zingy is an avid fundraiser for us and Zingy and her team are often recipients of equipment bought by Sussex Cancer Fund. So we thought it would be nice to find […]

Worthing sponsored walk 18th August

Raise Funds for the Sussex Cancer Fund by joining this fun Promenade Walk in Worthing. Take in the seafront delights as this gentle 5k or 10k walk meanders along the Prom! £10 per person to enter (includes a medal and under 12s may accompany adults for free) Worthing Rotary Club and Worthing Community Chest joint […]

Crafty Support from Forest Row WI

We were delighted this week to take delivery of another 20 beautifully made pump bags. These gorgeous bags are made by the ladies from the Forest Row Womens’ Institute. Krisi Williams from the WI has been organising the charity makes for some time and it is always a treat when we receive them. The bags […]

SCF What do we do? - The Sussex Cancer Centre Car Park

Restricted by geography it is notoriously difficult to park in Kemptown and it can be a real issue for patients receiving treatment at the Hospital. Sussex Cancer Fund tries to make patients’ experience a little easier by providing some parking spaces specifically for Sussex Cancer Centre patients. The Sussex Cancer Centre car park is entirely […]