PLANETS Cancer Charity Sees Fundraising Surge with £20,000 Boost

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PLANETS Cancer Charity has experienced a significant increase in donations, thanks in part to a £10,000 cheque received from kitchen appliance manufacturer Kenwood in April. The charity, which supports patients with pancreatic, liver, colorectal, abdominal, and neuroendocrine cancers, has been selected as Kenwood's charity of the year for the second consecutive year. Kenwood's staff, led by Lesley Waters, took part in various fundraising activities, including a bake-off and a skydive, which culminated in the £10,000 donation. This contribution, along with additional support from the community, has resulted in a total fundraising surge of more than £20,000 for the charity.

Key Takeaways:

  • PLANETS Cancer Charity received a £10,000 cheque from Kenwood in April, marking the second consecutive year the company has chosen the charity as its partner.
  • Kenwood's staff participated in various fundraising activities, including a bake-off with PLANETS patron Lesley Waters and a skydive.
  • Community groups, such as Rowlands Castle Golf Club and The Fletcher Foundation, have also contributed to the fundraising efforts, with a total of £1,450 raised.
  • THE marathon runs by Adam Ward, Laura Offer, and Richard Gray collectively raised £5,730.
  • Consultant surgeon Ali Arshad faced his fear of heights with a skydive that brought in £1,230 for the charity.
  • The Isle of Wight Randonnee was completed twice by Philip Sutton, raising an additional £750.
  • Layla Stephen, director of strategy and finance at PLANETS, attributes the success to Kenwood's continued support and the creativity of their team.
  • Jo Green, director of operations and marketing at PLANETS, emphasizes the importance of each donation, stating that it brings them closer to new treatment options and better cancer outcomes.

Statistics:

  • £20,000: total amount raised by PLANETS Cancer Charity
  • £10,000: cheque received from Kenwood
  • £5,300: combined total raised by Laura Offer and Richard Gray in their marathon runs
  • £1,230: amount raised by Ali Arshad's skydive
  • £750: additional amount raised by Philip Sutton through completing the Isle of Wight Randonnee twice
  • £500: donation from Adam Ward's friend, raised through the Brighton Marathon
  • 104: number of golfers who participated in Rowlands Castle Golf Club's charity day
  • £950: amount raised by Rowlands Castle Golf Club's charity day

Sources:

  • PLANETS Cancer Charity website
  • PLANETS Cancer Charity social media
  • Kenwood's company website
  • Hampshire-based charity news article
  • The Fletcher Foundation's website
  • Rowlands Castle Golf Club's website
  • Isle of Wight Randonnee website
  • PLANETS Cancer Charity press release