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Trainee Nursing Associate to Face Off in White Collar Boxing Match for Cancer Research UK

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Jun 28, 2023 — 1 min read

Trainee Nursing Associate Jason Roddam will take part in a White Collar Boxing match at Doncaster Racecourse on Saturday, 8 July, to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The match, originally planned for March 2020, was postponed due to COVID and has finally been rescheduled. Jason's participation in the event is a personal cause, as his grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2019 and sadly passed away in February 2020. With the support of his colleagues and wife, Jason aims to raise money for the charity, hoping it can help reduce the number of people going through the same sorrow and heartbreak he and his family have experienced.

Key Takeaways:

Jason Roddam, a Trainee Nursing Associate at RDaSH, will participate in a White Collar Boxing match on 8 July to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
The match was originally planned for March 2020 but was postponed due to COVID and has been rescheduled.
Jason's grandmother was diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2019 and passed away in February 2020, prompting Jason to support the charity.
Jason's colleagues and wife have been his primary sources of support throughout his fundraising efforts.
The Library Bar in Doncaster has sponsored Jason for the match.
Tickets for the match can be purchased through Ultra Tickets.

Statistics:

Cancer affects millions of people worldwide, with lung cancer being a leading cause of cancer deaths.
Cancer Research UK is a leading charity that funds research and provides support for cancer patients and their families.
Jason's fundraising efforts aim to contribute to the charity's mission to reduce the number of people affected by cancer.

Sources:

[https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jason-roddam2](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jason-roddam2) (Jason Roddam's JustGiving page)
[https://www.ultratickets.co.uk/events/ultra-white-collar-boxing-doncaster-08-07-2023/](https://www.ultratickets.co.uk/events/ultra-white-collar-boxing-doncaster-08-07-2023/) (Ticket purchasing link for the match)

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