Meet the Sussex Cancer Fund team

David has a long history with the Sussex Cancer Fund having worked in most departments over at the Sussex Cancer Centre, including First Contact, Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy. As a result, he has seen first-hand the work of the Sussex Cancer Fund and how it benefits the staff and patients and has a good understanding of their needs. David said, “I feel honoured to now become part of this amazing charity and I hope to continue their great work and provide even more help and support to cancer patients in Sussex.”

Peter Finnigan brings over a decade-long connection with the Sussex Cancer Fund, alongside extensive experience in fundraising, marketing, and event management. A former throat cancer patient treated at the Brighton Cancer Centre, Peter’s personal and professional insights drive his dedication to supporting cancer patients in Sussex. Joining the team part-time, Peter will strengthen relationships with donors and stakeholders, helping the charity enhance cancer care across the region.

Joanna joined the Sussex Cancer Fund in June 2019 as the Marketing and Communications Officer. She is a Chartered Marketer with over twenty years of experience and enjoys all aspects of marketing but her passion for the charity prompted her to join the team. Joanna is responsible for all of the Sussex Cancer Fund’s communications and would love to hear from any fundraisers or Business Ambassadors planning a fundraising event or activity so we can help spread the word.

Dr Bloomfield trained at The Middlesex Hospital London, and trained in Oncology at The Middlesex, Mount Vernon and The Royal Marsden Hospitals. He spent 2 years as an International Research Fellow at Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto and studied Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. Clinically his site specialties are breast cancer, urology and testicular cancer. He has a long standing interest in improving treatments by involvement in clinical trials, and is Course Director for the Masters Programme in Oncology at the Institute of Cancer. The current challenge locally is to expand the infrastructure of the department to enable us to deliver modern treatment on time in pleasant surroundings. We are liaising closely with the Medical School to benefit from the changes taking place in the local hospitals and to ensure that the doctors of tomorrow have a sound understanding of the principles and importance of cancer management.

Lou has over 25 years’ experience of working in fundraising and senior management roles in the voluntary sector. She has worked for charities such as the PDSA, Teenage Cancer Trust and Grief Encounter. She has been involved with key fundraising events such as the TCT Royal Albert Hall shows and Gala Dinners at The Roundhouse and was a part of the team responsible for the design and fundraising for the Teenage and Young Adolescent Wards at The Royal Marsden in Surrey and Southampton General hospital. Lou lives in Brighton and her sister was supported heavily by the Sussex Cancer Fund during and post her treatment. By way of thanks, Lou joined the Board of Trustees in April 2024 to support the team to raise additional funds to enable us to reach even more people affected by cancer in Sussex.

Russell has over 30 years experience working for global companies in Food Ingredients, Printing Consumables and Speciality Chemicals. He has also lived in Singapore and Belgium and has worked around the world in regional and global Human Resources, Communications and Compliance roles. Russell has a passion for strategy, fundraising and effective teams – and joined the SCF Board as a Director and Trustee in April 2022 because of the terrific reputation of the Sussex Cancer Fund and his determination to make a positive difference to people who are going through difficult times.