Cancer Research Wales Press Releases

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June 2008

Barclays matches Red Sock Cancer campaign

BARCLAYS Bank in Cardiff has matched the funds raised by a unique campaign to raise awareness of prostate cancer among men in Wales.

Keith Cass, a retired businessman from Cardiff launched the ‘Red Sock’ campaign when he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer - an advanced stage where little or no treatment can be given. View more.

April 2008

Last chance to score at Ninian Park and fight Cancer in Wales

AS the Bluebirds prepare for the club’s biggest game since 1927 in Sunday’s FA Cup Semi-Final clash against Barnsley, a Welsh cancer charity is giving fans and amateur players alike the chance to score a goal for Cardiff City at Ninian Park in front of 18,000 fans.

Cancer Research Wales is organising a unique 5-a-Side football tournament in association with Cardiff City FC on April 20 at Powerleague in Whitchurch, Cardiff. View more.

Charity carries on its work in memory of founder Ed

Less than a year after the death of its founder, The Ed Evans Foundation will host its largest charity event to date on Friday 18 March in memory of its creator who lost his battle against a rare form of brain tumour last October.

Titled the Ed Evans Memorial Spring Ball, the near to sell-out event will see Ed’s loyal friends and family gather with fellow fundraisers at the black tie event  in the grounds of Sophia Gardens. View more.

Walk of Faith in Honour of Amy

A group of fundraisers from Briton Ferry are pulling on their trainers and heading for the M4 for a mammoth fundraising walk in aid of Cancer Research Wales.

Sue Hughes, (42) lost her teenage daughter Amy to cancer shortly before her 18th birthday in 2005. Since Amy’s sudden death, Sue has organised a series of events each year for the charity that funds vital research into the treatment and prevention of the disease in Wales. View more.

March 2008

Welsh Cancer Charity appeal for life changing research into prostate cancer

A WELSH cancer charity is appealing to the people of Wales to help fund pioneering research into one of the most common cancers affecting people in Wales.

This week (MARCH 10 -16 2008) is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, and Cancer Research Wales, which has its headquarters at Velindre Hospital in Cardiff, is encouraging the people of Wales to donate to its £1million appeal, to help Welsh scientists develop an accurate test for prostate cancer, a disease which affects more than 1,400 men in Wales every year. View more.

Young farmers ‘seil’ their way to fundraising success

ERYRI Young Farmers have ‘seiled’ their way to a fundraising success for a Welsh cancer charity.

Four members of the Young Farmers Club, Nia Lloyd, Nesta Griffiths, Nia Griffith, and Eleri Evans completed a sponsored abseil challenge in aid of Cancer Research Wales and raised £500. View more.

February 2008

Fron Choir sings its socks off for Welsh Cancer Charity

The world-famous Fron Male Voice Choir will be singing its socks off in February, as part of a novelty campaign to help in the fight against cancer in Wales. View more.

A truly Welsh night of music and song - to help fight cancer in Wales

JOIN BBC News anchorman Huw Edwards for a truly Welsh night of music and song – and help battle cancer in Wales.

Huw, who is patron of Cancer Research Wales, will host a special concert on the weekend of the St David’s Day celebrations, at St David’s Hall in Cardiff, with performances from Bridgend Male Choir, the BTM Band; popular soprano Shan Cothi and exciting young baritone Craig Yates. View more.

Shara's poignant trip to China in memory of her dad

A MATHS teacher from Neath is counting down the days to a grueling trek across one of the great wonders of the world – to raise money for a charity close to her heart.

Shara Davies (28) will be departing Wales for China in March, to embark on a five-day trek of the Great Wall of China, in memory of her dad, Chris Davies, who died of a brain tumour in 2005 at the age of 53. View more.

January 2008

Hitting the high notes for Cancer Research Wales

Kylie and Amy Winehouse watch out-a team of hairdressing divas from Barry will be hitting the high notes at a Karaoke night in aid of Cancer Research Wales. View more.

More blood, sweat and tears for charity marathon runner

A civil engineer from Blackwood has clinched one of the five sought after ‘Golden Bond’ places allocated to a Welsh cancer charity for this year’s London marathon. View more.

November 2006

Lindsay set to dazzle at Charity Ball

A CANCER patient, who brought Welsh rugby legends out of retirement for a charity rugby match, has been invited as guest of honour to the Cancer Research Wales Anniversary Ball this Saturday. View more.

Where's my tie? I said where's my tie?

A PIECE of soap history is up for auction - to help raise funds for a Welsh cancer charity.

The actor who played soap legend Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, until his sudden and dramatic demise last month, has donated his character's tie to a charity auction in Portskewett. View more.

£1.6 million cash windfall to fight Cancer in Wales

TWO Cardiff-based scientists received a huge cash boost for their groundbreaking work fighting cancer at a glittering Gala Dinner on Saturday night. View more.

October 2006

Shake and stir to help fight Cancer

IT'S a license to thrill - and help to fight cancer in Wales - when the latest James Bond movie premieres at the Bridgend Odeon next month. View more.

August 2006

All singing, all dancing Asian Lifestyle Festival

A BLAST of exotic colour, music and dance is set to hit the capital this weekend, when a national Asian lifestyle festival comes to Cardiff for the first time. View more.

Rugby legends scrum down to help fight cancer

FOUR rugby legends will be dusting down their boots and getting back on the pitch this Bank Holiday Weekend all in support of a barmaid who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. View more.

Nursery leaps into action to help fight cancer

A CARDIFF nursery has raised hundreds of pounds for a Welsh cancer charity by holding an open day. View more.

July 2006

Workmates charity football match

A TEAM of workmates will be tackling each other on the pitch this Saturday (JULY 15) - and remembering a colleague they lost to cancer. View more.

Cancer Research Wales unwraps £500,000 gift

THE Cancer Research Wales charity is marking its 40th year of fundraising with the presentation of a major £500,000 donation to the Wales Cancer Bank. View more.

Police team 'beat' a path to Britain's highest peaks

A TEAM of police officers will be 'beating' off the opposition this summer - as they attempt to hold on to their record as the fastest police team in the UK to complete the famous 'three peaks challenge'. View more.

Epic journey by tractor - to help fight cancer

WINDOWS down, shades on...a Carmarthenshire man is getting ready for the drive of his life - by tractor! View more.

Pyjama party at school raises hundreds for welsh cancer charity

A SCHOOLGIRL from West Cross in Swansea sparked a fundraising event that raised almost a thousand pounds for a Welsh cancer charity. View more.

Raise the roof at choir concert for cancer research

JOIN one of Wales' finest choirs this month, as they put on a special concert to help fight cancer in Wales. View more.

April 2006

Take the challenge - to raise a million

A CANCER charity is challenging the nation to walk, run, cycle and swim a mile to help raise £1m in a year. View more.

Skywalker Luke takes a dive for charity

STUDENTS Luke Phillips and James Prosser will be taking a walk into thin air on their first ever sky dive this month. View more.

Have car will travel - to Mongolia

WORKMATES Alex Gray and Dave Matthews are planning to take the slow road to Mongolia on one of the last great motoring adventures. View more.

March 2006

All shopped out - new charity shop flooded with donations

IT’S CARDIFF’S newest charity shop - and has been so overwhelmed by donations that the staff are crying out for extra volunteers. View more.

Mile high - hockey team prepares for a million mile challenge

A HOCKEY team from Abergavenny is taking the first few steps of a million miles - to help fight cancer in Wales. View more.

Marathon effort for Cancer Research

A BEDWAS man is preparing to run his latest marathon to help in the fight against cancer - having already run 51 marathons in his lifetime. View more.

In the pink - A marathon effort to fight cancer

He's a father of three and forty nine years old. So why has Gareth Petty been pounding the streets of Cowbridge in a bright pink vest? View more.

February 2006

Top USA award for Welsh scientists

A TEAM of three young cancer research scientists from Cardiff have been awarded a prestigious accolade by a top American cancer organisation. View more.

January 2006

Cancer Research work goes on show

SOME of the most important research being carried out in Wales in the search for a cure for cancer has gone on show to the public. View more.

November 2005

Dance the night away - and help raise funds for Cancer Research Wales.

Derrick and Carole Davies, from Saron in Llandysul, are holding a dinner dance and cabaret this Saturday (26th) in aid of the 'Penny Farthing Appeal' on behalf of the Welsh cancer charity. View more.

Marathon man hosts Charity Dinner

A CARDIFF man who is preparing to run one of the toughest marathons in the world is holding a charity dinner and auction this week. View more.

Christmas challenge to Children in Wales

Children are being asked to design a card for Christmas to help in the fight against cancer. View more.

Christmas cash for Cancer Charity

A CANCER charity is set to cash in at a Christmas lights switch on in Cardiff. View more.

October 2005

Rocking Reunion for Welsh Cancer Charity.

ROCK band Robbers Dog are back in action this weekend for the first time in 10 years. View more.

Watch out for Welsh Cancer Charity.

RUGBY fans at next week's clash between the All Blacks and Wales will be able to get their hands on a special piece of Grand Slam memorabilia and help out a Welsh cancer charity at the same time. View more.

Blackwood team on a high for Cancer Charity

A TEAM of workmates from Blackwood took on the toughest challenge of their lives - to raise money for a Welsh cancer charity. View more.