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Family's Charity Appeal in Memory of Former Policewoman Supports Brain Tumour Research

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Pamela Henderson's family, including Cedric Williams, owner of Hartlepool Marine Supplies, has raised over £7,000 for Brain Tumour Research in her memory. The charity draws attention to the fact that brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 than any other cancer. Cedric, who has personally fought cancer, has been raising funds in his sister's memory through a prize draw featuring a replica model of HMS Trincomalee, Europe's oldest floating warship.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Henderson family has raised over £7,000 for Brain Tumour Research, with £1,500 of that amount coming from a previous Trincomalee draw.
  • Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
  • Cedric Williams, owner of Hartlepool Marine Supplies, has been personally affected by cancer, being diagnosed with oesophagus and stomach cancer in 2009.
  • The latest Trincomalee draw raised funds for Brain Tumour Research, with a prize awarded to a Mrs. Hewitt of Billingham.
  • The Henderson family will continue to fundraise for Brain Tumour Research, with no final target in sight.
  • The family has launched a #NoMore social media campaign to support the charity.
  • Brain Tumour Research currently has a public campaign on their website, www.braintumourresearch.org.

Statistics:

  • Over £7,000 has been raised by the Henderson family for Brain Tumour Research.
  • £1,500 was raised from a previous Trincomalee draw.
  • Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer.
  • The Henderson family will continue to fundraise, with no end target; they aim to make ongoing contributions.
  • 22% of people pass away from brain tumours; this is higher than for any other cancer for people under 40.
  • Brain tumours are the most fatal type of cancer for children.

Sources:

  • www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/people/hartlepool-familys-charity-appeal-memory-much-loved-former-policewoman-2920038
  • https://www.braintumourresearch.org

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