Raffle to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Charity Gains Momentum

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Ellie Challis, a 35-year-old mother from Didcot, is preparing to host a raffle to raise money for the Against Breast Cancer charity, after being given an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer due to a genetic condition called PTEN. Challis, who will be undergoing a preventative double mastectomy, has already raised over £1,000 and is seeking more prizes and ticket sales for the event. The raffle will take place on June 16, with all proceeds going towards supporting breast cancer research and awareness.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ellie Challis, a 35-year-old mother, is hosting a raffle to raise money for the Against Breast Cancer charity after being diagnosed with an 87 per cent chance of developing breast cancer due to a genetic condition called PTEN.
  • Challis has already raised over £1,000 and is seeking more prizes and ticket sales for the event, which will take place on June 16.
  • The raffle features prizes including a £20 voucher from Cook, a facial treatment from Glow Up Facials, and a grazing box for four people from The Grazing Company, all of which can be purchased for £5.
  • Challenges employer, Oxford PharmaGenesis, has pledged to match all donations up to £500.
  • A Just Giving page has been set up for Challis, with donations totaling £1,150, surpassing her initial target of £500.

Statistics:

  • 87 per cent: Ellie Challis's chance of developing breast cancer due to a genetic condition called PTEN.
  • £1,000: The amount raised by Ellie Challis so far for the Against Breast Cancer charity.
  • £1,150: The total amount donated to Ellie Challis's Just Giving page, exceeding her initial target of £500.
  • £5: The price of £5 for a raffle ticket.
  • £500: The amount challis's employer, Oxford PharmaGenesis, has pledged to match in donations.
  • June 16: The date of the raffle.

Sources:

  • Ellie Challis
  • Against Breast Cancer charity
  • Oxford PharmaGenesis
  • Just Giving page