Author Archives: aclark
Cancer Controversies 2
Throughout the years there have been many cancer myths floating around. The question is: Is there any truth to these cancer myths? Keep reading and learn fact from fiction! Cancer Myth 1) Hair dyes can lead to cancer Hair dyes have been linked to a variety of cancers including bladder cancer, breast cancer, leukemia’s and lymphomas. But there […]
Continue readingNovember 2010 Newsletter
Welcome to the November edition of the makeabigdifference newsletter, Young Heroes’ one stop shop for all the latest charity, fundraising and cancer news. In this edition we speak to the Valentines, a wonderful family from Manchester who recently returned from a Young Heroes respite break. Sally and David share with us their thoughts about the […]
Continue readingLatest Cancer News: , Scientists say curry spice stops cancer returning
Curry spice stops cancer returning, scientists say An everyday ingredient used to make curry could have special cancer-fighting properties, scientists working at the University of Leicester believe. Research carried out into the potential benefits of curcumin, an extract from the root of the spice; found that it helps to improve the effectiveness of standard chemotherapy […]
Continue readingCancer Controversies
Throughout the years there have been many cancer myths floating around. The question is: Is there any truth to these cancer myths? In this two part special we probe the most well known cancer myths and stamp out the fact from the fiction. Cancer myth: 1) A shampoo additive called sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) […]
Continue readingKatie’s Corner October 2010
Trick or treat? Spider web and ghost buns Ingredients; 100g/4oz Margarine 100g/4oz Caster Sugar 2 Medium eggs 100g/4oz Self raising flour Bun cases To decorate; Icing sugar Red and yellow food colouring Black writing icing Mini marshmallows Heat oven to 190C, cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a […]
Continue readingOctober 2010 Newsletter
Welcome to the October edition of the Impact Young Heroes newsletter, your one stop shop for all the latest charity, fundraising and cancer news. Coming up with good fundraising ideas for Halloween is not difficult. Its one of those annual events that nearly everyone enjoys and is a perfect opportunity for large scale fundraising event. […]
Continue readingSeptember 2010 Newsletter
Hi there readers and welcome to the September edition of the makeabigdifference newsletter, Young Heroes’ one stop shop for all the latest charity news and events. Included in this edition you can read the heart-warming story of Jake Damms and girlfriend Lisa Bottomley, who have recently moved into Sheffield’s supported housing complex Wilfred Drive. Jake […]
Continue readingFundraising idea: Boxing Day Dip
Young Heroes are looking for brave individuals and groups to take part in the traditional 2010 Seaburn Boxing Day Dip. The invigorating swim organised by the Sunderland Lions Club, promises to be the largest and most successful in its 35 year history. Originating in 1974 the dip is one of the oldest events in the […]
Continue readingKatie’s Corner September 2010
Before I was diagnosed with Bone Cancer in February 2007, my life was like any other 21 year olds, I was working as a home care assistant, lived independently and was self sufficient. I had no idea of the effect treatment would have or the disability the cancer would leave me with, luckily I had […]
Continue readingCancer Research UK and AstraZeneca sign deal to trial first-of-kind cancer drug
Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Technology – the charity’s development and commercialisation arm – have reached an agreement withAstraZeneca to take compound AZD-3965 – a first-of-its-kind experimental drug to potentially treat a range of cancers- into clinical trial. AZD-3965 targets the monocarboxylate transporter 1 (MCT1)* which is essential in cell metabolism. Blocking this transporter limits […]
Continue reading