A research study in the journal “Nature” confirms that breast cancer is 11 separate diseases, each with a different possible progression. Scientist at the Universities of Cambridge led by Professor Carlos Caldas in collaboration with Professor Christina Curtis at Stanford analysed the genetic mutations inside the breast tumours of nearly 2000 women to create a…
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550 people came to Brangwyn Hall in Swansea on a Saturday night for the Funk Soul Hip Hop Hoedown organised by Sam and her friends to raise money for Secondary1st. The amazing music was provided by The Sons of Pitches, with DJ Jared Percival followed by The Mudskippers and then the Cuban Brothers; for those…
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Harriet held a birthday fundraiser to celebrate her special day and raise more money for Secondary1st in honour of her mother Sue. There were games and quizzes and lots of wonderful food. The party was a great success enjoyed by all her family and friends, and collected over £800 for Secondary1st.
For breast cancer cells to spread around the body, they first need to invade tissues which surround the tumour. It is thought that breast cancer cells do this by reducing proteins which cause breast cancer cells to stick together and increasing proteins which help breast cancer cells to move around the body. Dr Wells and…
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A group of young friends got together to enjoy a “slime-off” party. The 10-year-old organiser explained: “On the last day of term I had a slime party to raise money for Secondary1st. I wanted to do this because my grandmother and my brother’s friend’s mum’s best friend died of secondary breast cancer. I was inspired…
Details Alina organised a carol concert for the ladies of the Pink Petal Club at Elstree Cancer Centre, by courtesy of Spire Bushey Hospital. The warm and friendly atmosphere was enhanced by the Christmas decorations as well as mince pies and cakes.
Winckworth Sherwood held a fun-filled Christmas Fair in aid of Secondary1st. Stalls featured books, DVDs, Christmas decorations, cards and jewellery, as well as mulled wine and fantastic cakes and buns. There were competitions for the best cake, the best Christmas jumper, the number of sweets in a jar, and a raffle with so many wonderful…
Details Winckworth Sherwood organised a quiz in a City wine bar in aid of Secondary1st. Teams of six competed to answer questions on a wide range of subjects. These were fiendishly difficult but everyone had a great time.
The Procurement Lawyers’ Association recently celebrated the award of the 2017-8 Rosie Choueka Memorial Essay Prize. Their Annual Essay Competition was established in memory of Rosie, who was a member of the PLA Executive Committee and is for young lawyers who are asked to submit an essay of 2,000-3,000 words on a specific public procurement…
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A group of friends did something really different one Friday morning. They had a great deal of fun wearing pink, eating cake and drinking coffee. They also raised more than £350 for Secondary1st.
The amazing Alina organised a teaching session on breast awareness and self-examination during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She emphasised the importance of knowing your own body and regular self-examination, as early detection is vital. The evening was enhanced by music and song. Spire Bushey Hospital generously hosted the event at the Elstree Cancer Centre and…
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On 15th October our Celebrity Patron Peter Capaldi presented a cheque for £75,000 to help fund the research project led by Dr Claire Wells at King’s College London. Dr Wells is Leader of the Cancer Cell Invasion and Metastasis Group at Kings College; she and her team are investigating how breast cancer cells migrate…
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