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13JanuaryDalia organised a read-a-thon for kids to encourage them to read as many books as possible throughout February and raise money For Secondary1st by asking everyone they know to sponsor them for every book they read. Learn more.
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10NovemberFebruary last, I lost my daughter at the age of just 32 to secondary breast cancer, after only 14 months from the first breast cancer diagnosis. Having found out that this can affect men as well as women I wanted … Continue reading
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08NovemberHeather was moved by the experience of a family member who had undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer and had lost her hair. She decided to have her head shaved to raise money for Secondary1st. With the help of her daughter-in-law … Continue reading
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02NovemberSeren aged 9 and Morgan aged 7 took advantage of the sunshine on October 16th to hold a charity car wash in aid of Secondary1st. With a great deal of washing and polishing they raised £45.
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22OctoberA coffee morning on October 21st gave everyone the chance to wear pink and eat pink cakes. It was a wonderful break from the usual Friday routine and raised £350 for Secondary1st.
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22OctoberA fun night in a Glasgow hall was organised by five friends in memory of their friend Andrea. More than 150 people had a fantastic evening and raised more than £2300 for Secondary1st.
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15OctoberOn October 14th a team of 12 from Bristows including partners, trainees and associates set off in the morning and spent nearly 6 hours cycling from Brighton to London. At the same time indoor team cycled for 15 minute slots … Continue reading
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14OctoberElliot Choueka is in his kitchen. The table is a jumble of paperwork, a laptop and his phone, which flashes and beeps every few minutes. Behind the father-of-two is a noticeboard full of his children’s achievements and reminders written in chalk to pack their PE clothes. He used to share the responsibility for remembering these things with his wife but today, as he prepares Friday night dinner, he is on his own.
Mr Choueka lost his wife, Rosie, whose blog about battling breast cancer captured national attention, in June last year. Tomorrow would have been her 40th birthday.
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18SeptemberA fun-filled quiz evening was organised by Andrea Pellegrini, one of the “cancer bitches” and her friends on 17th September. Everyone in the packed hall enjoyed trying to answer the questions, with a much-needed break for a fantastic supper with … Continue reading
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15SeptemberMartin Lewis is backing a campaign to raise awareness for secondary breast cancer.
