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September 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 […]

Fundraising 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 […]

Katie’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 […]

Cancer 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 […]

Jake’s Story

21 year old Jake Damms and girlfriend Lisa Bottomley, both from Sheffield, recently moved into one of Impact Living’s Wilfred Drive properties and have been together for the past 3 years. They have a unique and emotional story to tell of which Young Heroes are most grateful to the couple for sharing with us. When […]

Fundraising Idea: Come Dine With Me

When it comes to fundraising, one of the most popular ways of getting people interested is by offering them food. People love home-cooked food products and there are numerous inventive easy ideas to help you raise the funds you need. Whether you’re the person creating the foods, or simply the one arranging the buying of […]

Government find extra £50 million for cancer drugs.

Britain is providing an extra £50 million to pay for cancer medicines from October, bringing forward a government promise to give access to drugs even if they have not been approved by the NHS cost watchdog. The new money will allow doctors to prescribe treatments on the state health service that may have been rejected […]

Fundraising idea:Car Wash

Car wash fundraisers are a proven money-maker in. All you need are willing volunteers, a high-traffic location with good visibility, and some attention grabbing signs. You can put a car wash fundraiser together on short notice, but they work best with a little planning. Here’s how to get started… Getting Ready To Wash Cars Weather […]

August 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the August edition of the makeabigdifference newsletter; Young Heroes’ one stop shop for all the latest charity and fundraising news. In this edition we are specifically focusing on the fundraising aspect of the charity and are appealing for people up and down the country to help make a big difference to the lives […]

Fundraising idea: Bingo

Bingo is popular all around the world. It’s a really sociable game, lots of fun and easy to organise and makes a great fundraiser for churches, schools, sports clubs and work places. Choosing your venue This of course depends on how many people you think you will attract to your event. Church halls, school halls, […]