Welcome to our new look newsletter!Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year.

We hope you like our new look which is reflected in this newsletter and other materials such as the signage.

We received feedback about our old image and how it could be confused with other organisations and the NHS. We wanted to stress our unique status as a standalone local Charity. However we couldn’t do it alone so with the help and support of local businesses we are now able to be more distinct.

We will shortly launch our New website which will reflect the support we can offer, provide information and show ways you can help us and have fun at the same time.

Like many of the people we support 2011 will be a year of challenges for the

Charity but with your help we can turn these into Opportunities.

More than ever we need you so please help us in whatever way you can to make a real difference.

Thank you for your on-going support.

Linda HowardDirector

Thank you to all the local businesses that

have helped with our new image:

Bulletpoint Design

Jess Wright Signs

Kall Kwik (Bradford)

Mustard Design Marketing

Localife (Bradford) Ltd

Sovereign Health Care

Wheelden Print

Yorkshire Building Society Staff and

Charitable Trust Foundation

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Honouring Our VolunteersIt is only with the help of our volunteers that we are able to support over 3,500 people a year. Roy Dennison, Fred Singleton and Maureen Sandiford were presented with certificates for their long service and dedication to the charity. All our volunteer drivers, administrators, complementary therapists, counsellors and fundraising volunteers give their time and skills to help others.

If you would like to join our team of volunteers, please contact us on 01274 77 66 88Picture courtesy of Telegraph and Argus, Bradford

Maria’s StoryMy diagnosis of breast cancer

when I was 42 resulted in a course of chemotherapy and a mastectomy, followed by more chemotherapy and radiotherapy in the months afterwards.

As a mother of two children and a wife, I felt totally overwhelmed

by my situation, and didn’t really know where to turn. By chance, I came across the Cancer Information Centre at the BRI, which is jointly run by the hospital and Cancer Support. There, I realised that there was a whole range of services, some practical, some personal, to help me with my situation.

I was able to get advice – I didn’t even realise I might be entitled to any help with access to benefits, but an adviser guided me through the process. I liked the fact that this help was available over the phone – I didn’t always want to smothered by people helping out.

I also benefited from some lovely complementary therapy sessions, which were lovely and girly, and made me feel myself again, just for a while. Talking to the therapist about my feelings, fears and inner pain was so helpful. There are things you just can’t talk about with your family and friends.

I felt so isolated initially, and I really don’t know how I could have coped without Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale. Now I really do feel that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and with their support I am now getting on with my life.

Maria

Splash of colourfor Art RoomPottery tutor Gillian and her class decided to brighten up the art room and after much discussion it was decided to create a mosaic. The design was based on Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life as the branches could be adapted to hold the mosaic inserts. Old tiles and crockery were collected and individuals made their own tiles which were decorated to add texture. Some people added names or initials of loved ones to make a lasting reminder. Service users, staff and volunteers were delighted with the finished piece.

Our pottery and watercolour classes are just two of the services available free of charge to cancer patients, their families and carers. The groups are welcoming and friendly, no experience is necessary and they offer the opportunity to learn new skills, meet people in a similar situation and can be a diversion from the stress of a cancer diagnosis. Call 01274 77 66 88 for more information.

New Initiative Success!A new initiative was introduced in June last year in addition to the services provided

by our Wellbeing team. Women undergoing chemotherapy as part of their cancer treatment are offered a luxury one-off make-over. The ladies can choose a manicure, pedicure or chemo make-up session provided at the Centre by a qualified and experienced Beauty Therapist.

Over 30 women have already benefited from this initiative which is currently funded

by Bosom Friends, a charity who support women with Breast Cancer.

Record Breaking News!Our Welfare Rights team have year-on-year increased the amount of money gained on behalf of their clients in benefits and grants. At the end of the 2009/10 financial year the team broke all records when £3.6million was raised for their clients.

The team are here to help with the financial and practical issues faced by cancer patients, their carers and families. Visits can be made at home, at a hospice, hospital or at the Centre and 2047 people were seen in the 2009/10 period.

The adviser made the process very easy – it would have been a nightmare completing benefit forms without help

The help enabled us to enjoy short weekend breaks at the coast, which did us the world of good

If you would like to contact the Welfare Rights Team please telephone: 01274 777711

Information Service DevelopsThe Information and Access Team now have two sites where patients and carers can get information and advice and someone to talk to. The Cancer Information Centre is in the main entrance to Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) and there is now a dedicated Information Room in the Cancer Support Centre.

Access work is an important part of what we do. It involves making sure our information and services are accessible to people with particular needs that can sometimes be overlooked.

Our access work also involves us working with wider initiatives. Last year we promoted Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness Week and more recently working with the District Care Trust and Community Pharmacy Teams on Public Health Campaigns.

The Information Centre at BRI is open Monday to Friday, 10 – 4 and you can telephone direct on 01274 364307.

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The manicurewas very relaxing.

I felt really good afterwards.

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EVENTS 2011 Annual Big Brew March 1st – 31st Everyone can get involved whether it be organising an Afternoon Tea, Coffee Morning or simply putting the kettle on at work and sharing a cake, every penny raised from events would help to bring about positive change to the lives of people affected by cancer. Call Linda Enderby for help to get started. 01274 77 66 88 Tuesday 1st March – Afternoon Tea Event Cancer Support’s own Big Brew, Daisy House Farm, Smith Lane 2.00pm – 4.00pm Tea, Coffee, Cakes & Stalls - Everyone Welcome! Sunday 10th April - Sponsored Welly Walk St Ives Estate, Bingley 3.00pm-4.00pm. A Fun Walk for all the family, guided walk also available, both followed by complimentary tea & biscuits at Lady B’s Café, food also available. Certificates for the children and a prize for the snazziest wellies Entry fees - £5 adults £2 children under 16 and under 5’s free Family entry £12 - 2 adults and up to 3 children. Register now! Thursday 12th May - Charity Golf Shipley Golf Club - Shotgun Start – £300 per team of 4 Register now for this event! Sunday 19th June - The Jane Tomlinson Run For All 20 guaranteed places available for this sponsored event. Entry Fee £25, includes running vest - Minimum Sponsorship £150 Dare Devils Wanted for sponsored Zip-Slides Tyne Bridge Sat.25th or Sun.26th June and Xscape Castleford, Sun.18th September Entry fees £35 - Minimum sponsorship £100 Friday 1st July – 5 Mile Moonlight Walk Call Linda Enderby 01274 77 66 88 for more information and to register. Entry fee £10– Minimum sponsorship £50 Sunday 18th September - Great North Run 2011 25 Guaranteed places available for this prestigious event Entry Fee £45, includes running vest - Minimum sponsorship only £300 Saturday 8th October - The Serene ‘OO7 Bond’ Ball Black Tie Event, Cedar Court Hotel Bradford, 7.00pm – 1.00am Dinner, Fun Casino, Dancing & Auction - Tickets £40.00 each Saturday 29th October - Ladies Pink Lunch Midland Hotel, Forster Square Bradford 12.30pm – 4.30pm 3 Course Lunch, Entertainment & Dancing - Tickets £25.00 each

For enquiries and bookings contact Linda Enderby, Community Fundraiser Tel: 01274 77 66 88 Email: fundraising@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Daisy House Farm, 44 Smith Lane, Bradford BD9 6DA www.bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

EVENTS 2011

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Calling ALL Bradford & Airedale Businesses!! We are very grateful to our generous corporate, business, community and individual supporters. Your help does make a difference and is very much appreciated.

New Partnerships!

Local businesses and companies have helped to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by cancer, living in our area. They did this by choosing Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale as charity of the year. A partnership with the charity not only supports our work it can help companies to raise brand profiles, motivate staff, boost morale and demonstrate charitable commitment to customers.

There are many ways we can work together and we would love to hear from you. It’s not just about the money it may be that your company can offer the skills of its staff as volunteers. This can be immensely rewarding knowing what a positive difference this can make to their local community.

Here are some ways your business can help:• Charity of the Year • Payroll Giving• Sponsorships• Gifts in Kind• Mentoring• Volunteering

We would like to invite you to come along to the Centre to see, first hand, the work we are doing, and to see what a difference we make.

To discuss a partnership with Bradford and Airedale Cancer Support, please contact Hayley Collis on 01274 77 66 88 or email: hayley.collis@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Individuals and Organisations wishing to offer support, should contact Linda Enderby on 01274 77 66 88 or email: linda.enderby@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Continued…THANKS!

We can never say it too many times – for every donation large or small, in aid of events, Charity of the Year etc. We couldn’t do our work without your help!

Hayley & Linda

These are some of the local businesses that supported us in

2010. In alphabetical order...

Alhambra TheatreBarclays Bank

Best of BradfordBradford and Bingley Rugby Club

Bradford Women’s Business GroupBulletpoint Design Ltd

Carroll Cleaning CompanyCuisine Master Ltd

Ernest Cummins PrintersEvans Halshaw Citroen

Gordons SolicitorsJCT 600

Jess Wright SignsKall Kwik

KUTA EventsL K Bennett

MAD PublicationsMidland Hotel

Naylor Wintersgill AccountantsNuffield Health and Wellbeing

Renlim LabelsParty Perfection

Performance Development GroupPrint.com

ProNet Network GroupSerene Hair Salon

Sovereign Health CareT L Dallas Insurance Brokers

Wheelden PrintWomen with Vision Network Group

Yorkshire Building SocietyYo Yo’s Restaurant

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Fundraising There were many events held and donations made during 2010, far too many to include them all in this edition. However, we are sincerely appreciative of our supporters and volunteers, every penny raised will help to make a difference to the lives of people touched by cancer.

These are some of the fundraising events held over the past year.

Bradford & Bingley RFCBradford and Bingley RFC, locally known as Bees Rugby – chose Cancer Support Bradford and Airedale as their Charity of the Year!

Cancer Support BIG BREW!You’re never too young or old to be part of our Annual Big Brew held 1st – 31st March. Whether it’s an Afternoon Tea, Coffee Morning or simply putting the kettle on at work and sharing a cake, every penny counts and you would be helping to bring about positive change to the lives of people affected by cancer.

Get involved in the 2011 Big Brew! Call Linda Enderby to help you get started 01274 77 66 88 or E: fundraising@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Sex and the City Themed EveningLots of shopping, gossip, drinks and canapés and a waiter demonstrating the art of mixing cocktails all made for a fabulous ladies evening at Yo Yo’s in Shipley.

People in the ParkCancer Support was one of the charities of the year chosen by Pauline Thorpe, President of Bradford Bronte Rotary 2009/10. We were delighted to receive £3,350 from the People in the Park Event held in Bradford’s Award Winning Lister Park. The event had something for everyone with company team challenges, stalls, live bands and fun runs. It was a fantastic day for everyone who attended and also for volunteers.

Charity Golf DayDean Windass was one of 44 intrepid golfers who supported the day at Hollings Hall Golf Club to help raise funds for Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale and one other local charity. A family member

recovering from a cancer diagnosis spurred Dean

on to gather a team made up of buddies from his Bradford City FC days.

This year’s Golf Day will be held on Thursday 12th

May at Shipley Golf Club. For more

details see our events page.

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Bradford to Morecambe Historic Vehicle Run Motor group JCT 600 has supported this annual event for 10 years. The event organiser Gerry Watson chose Cancer Support to benefit from the 2010 event held in September which raised £2,000 including a £1,000 donation from JCT 600.

Photograph shows Jack Tordoff, Chairman of JCT 600 and Patron of the charity with Linda Enderby, Community Fundraiser and Geoff Benson of Porsche Owners Club.

Dare Devil Zippers!P h o t o g r a p h shows Hayley, C a r o l i n e , Julia, Emma and Louise all harnessed up and ready to Zip Slide down the 250ft wall of Baiting Dam Nr Ripponden to raise funds for the charity. The adrenalin junkies were part of a team of supporters who participated in the slide in September 2010. More slides are booked for 2011. Further details from Linda Enderby 01274 77 66 88 or Email: fundraising@bradfordcancersupport.org.uk

Ketan’s ChallengeKetan Ladd from

Leeds, pictured right, took on the challenge to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise funds for Cancer Support Bradford & Airedale

as thanks for the

support given to his family. Ketan’s journey covered approx. 1,000 miles and raised an amazing £2,716.00 for the charity.

Great North Run25 runners entered in aid of the charity raising a magnificent total of £8,500. Our thanks go to everyone involved. Many of the entrants were supporting us for the first time along with Lee Hawker who has run on our behalf for many years and husband and wife team Rod & Pat Anderson.

The photograph shows two of our first time supporters, Anne Tierney (left) and Dory Glynn (centre)”. Places are now available for the 2011 Run please see our Events page for more information.

Ladies Pink Lunch Over 200 women wined and dined, played games and danced away to a Robbie Williams tribute act at the lunch which raised £4,500.

Also...Danny Chrisanthou – London Marathon Gerald Chadwick - Edinburgh Marathon Jamie Walker - Bradford City RunFiddlers Three, Clayton – Fancy Dress Fun Day Barry Minal- Golf EventThe Serene 10th Anniversary BallThe Snow BallBlack Dyke Band – Brass ConcertFoot Notes Society – Colour My World Concert

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