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28January

Claire Wells End of Year Update 2018

January 28, 2019
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For breast cancer cells to spread around the body, they first need to invade tissues which surround the tumour. It is thought that breast cancer cells do this by reducing proteins which cause breast cancer

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15January

Slime…..

January 15, 2019
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A group of young friends got together to enjoy a “slime-off” party.  The 10-year-old organiser explained: "On the last day of term I had a slime party to raise money for Secondary1st.  I wanted to

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18December

Pink Petal Club Carol Concert

December 18, 2018
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Alina organised a carol concert for the ladies of the Pink Petal Club at Elstree Cancer Centre, by courtesy of Spire Bushey Hospital.  The warm and friendly atmosphere was enhanced by the Christmas decorations as

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18December

Christmas Fair

December 18, 2018
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Winckworth Sherwood held a fun-filled Christmas Fair in aid of Secondary1st.  Stalls featured books, DVDs, Christmas decorations, cards and jewellery, as well as mulled wine and fantastic cakes and buns.  There were competitions for the

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23November

Quiz

November 23, 2018
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Winckworth Sherwood organised a quiz in a City wine bar in aid of Secondary1st.  Teams of six competed to answer questions on a wide range of subjects.   These were fiendishly difficult but everyone had a

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23November

The Rosie Choueka Memorial Essay Prize

November 23, 2018
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The Procurement Lawyers’ Association recently celebrated the award of the 2017-8 Rosie Choueka Memorial Essay Prize.  Their Annual Essay Competition was established in memory of Rosie, who was a member of the PLA Executive Committee

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09November

Coffee Morning

November 09, 2018
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A group of friends did something really different one Friday morning.  They had a great deal of fun wearing pink, eating cake and drinking coffee.  They also raised more than £350 for Secondary1st.

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24October

Tea and awareness

October 24, 2018
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The amazing Alina organised a teaching session on breast awareness and self-examination during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  She emphasised the importance of knowing your own body and regular self-examination, as early detection is vital.  The

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16October

Peter Capaldi presents Our 2018 Grant

October 16, 2018
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https://youtu.be/gfTUsb7yZns   On 15th October our Celebrity Patron Peter Capaldi presented a cheque for £75,000 to help fund the research project led by Dr Claire Wells at King’s College London.  Dr Wells is Leader of the Cancer

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Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day

October 14, 2018
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Secondary1st was proud to mark Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day on 13th October.   Our mission is to raise funds for more research into secondary breast cancer so that people will have more days doing what

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