Lewes Businessman's Charity Fundraiser on Track to Reach £500,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust

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A long-running fundraiser led by Lewes businessman Richard Soan is closing in on the half-a-million-pound mark for a cause supporting young people with cancer. The annual charity race day at Brighton Racecourse, held over 12 years, has raised nearly £480,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust and is on track to reach £500,000 next year. This year's event raised almost £60,000 and drew a record turnout of nearly 400 guests. The charity event, which featured six races, helps fund the charity's work across the UK, including hospital units, specialist nurses, and youth workers who deliver age-appropriate care and emotional support to young cancer patients.

Key Takeaways:

  • The charity fundraiser, led by Richard Soan, has raised nearly £480,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust over 12 years.
  • This year's event raised almost £60,000 and drew a record turnout of nearly 400 guests.
  • The charity's work across the UK includes hospital units, specialist nurses, and youth workers who deliver age-appropriate care and emotional support to young cancer patients.
  • Guest speaker Jude Solley, 20, told of the support received from the Teenage Cancer Trust and spoke about the unique challenges faced by teenagers with cancer.
  • The money raised will enable the charity to provide young people like Jude with expert nurses, dedicated youth workers, and a network of other young people to chat to.
  • Richard Soan's support makes a huge difference to young people with cancer in Sussex and beyond.

Statistics:

  • £480,000: the amount raised by the charity fundraiser for Teenage Cancer Trust over 12 years.
  • £60,000: the amount raised by this year's event.
  • £500,000: the target reached next year.
  • 22: the age at which Jude Solley was diagnosed with mixed-phenotype acute leukaemia.
  • 16: the age at which Jude Solley was when she was diagnosed with cancer.
  • 6: the number of races featured in the charity event.

Sources:

  • Samanta Gladkauskaite, "Lewes businessman's charity fundraiser on track to reach £500,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust"
  • Newsquest, "Read more: Charity building to be transformed with giant mural of South Downs"
  • Newsquest, "Newsquest announces £2.5 million support for Teenage Cancer Trust"
  • Charity building to be transformed with giant mural of South Downs, "In pictures: Hundreds celebrate Ladies Day at Brighton Racecourse"