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Penistone Boundry Walk
19th June 2014
Suzanne Bridges took on the challenge of the Penistone Boundary Walk to raise funds for us. Suzanne’s husband Paul was diagnosed with testicular cancer again in August 2013 and received treatment up to a positive prognosis in January 2014 During this period they received support from us Suzanne said “not…
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Martin-Brooks total warrior
13th June 2014
A group of roofing specialists from Sheffield’s Martin-Brooks is going into battle with some of the region’s hardiest fitness fanatics, to raise money for Cavendish Cancer Care. The five strong Martin-Brooks team will be travelling to Leeds next Saturday (June 21) to take on the Total Warrior fundraising challenge. Held…
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Yellow Arch royalties
13th June 2014
Many of you will remember the hidden talent showcase that Yellow Arch Studios ran in 2013 to unearth Sheffield’s musical stars in aid of our work. As part of the project a charity album was released on iTunes from which we will get the royalties each year. Director of Yellow…
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National volunteers week
13th June 2014
As part of national volunteer week our dedicated team of collection bucket volunteers set up camp at Sheffield Station on Thursday 5th June for a long day of fundraising. Organised by long term Cavendish supporter and newly elected councillor for Hillsborough Josie Paszek the team number 7 at times…
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Thank you cake breakers
24th April 2014
Massive thanks from the team at Cavendish Cancer Care goes out to everyone who took part in our first ever Cake Break during April. We had lots of people in our local community buying, baking or selling cakes all to raise funds to support our work. Unfortunatley there…
Learn moreCake Break at the Harland Cafe
14th April 2014
Café, coffee, cake, music…and a local MP – all in the name of charity Local MP, Paul Blomfield has teamed up with the lovely people at the Harland Café to host an afternoon of coffee, cake and music all in support of a our work. Paul, who is a patron,…
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Our Sheffield half marathon team
9th April 2014
Many thanks to members of Team Cav (ian, Sarah, Chris, Lucy & James not fogetting Ann who didn't find us on the day) for their training efforts and for all the Sheffield folk who provided them with water along the route of the Sheffield half marathon.
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Hillsborough Golf Club donation
28th March 2014
The ladies of Hillsborough Golf Club have raised over £1,800 to support our work. Through raffles, games nights and donations from members, the club have raised £1,855.38 over the course of a year, with Cavendish as their chosen charity. We’re extremely happy with the amount raised, and this money will…
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Cavendish assessor runs
25th March 2014
This is Ann one of our assessors who is running in Team Cav in the Sheffield half marathon. Ann Hetherington I am running the Sheffield half marathon to support Cavendish Cancer Care at which, I am one of the team of assessors that work alongside therapists to support local…
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St Patrick’s day support
17th March 2014
Snooker star helps fundraising pot for charity Dennis Taylor supports Cavendish Cancer Care local cancer charity Irish eyes were smiling on Cavendish Cancer Care when a donation of nearly £700 was raised by guests at a St Patrick’s day business lunch. Former snooker world champion Dennis Taylor was guest…
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Line dancing fundraising night
7th March 2014
Massive thanks to Julie Godhard and family who put on a line dancing pie and pea supper on our behalf and raised almost £350 to support our work. Many thanks to all the cowboys and girls for their fundraising efforts. If you would like to organise a fundriasing event for…
Learn moreIt started with a tweet
13th February 2014
Almost 6 months ago, as ex England and Sheffield Wednesday footballer Carlton Palmer tweeted “I’m off for a run”, someone was watching. In fact two die-hard Wednesday fans, a friend and a Trustee of Cavendish Cancer Care, and they set him a challenge. If he was running, he might…
Learn moreShop online and raise funds for us
7th February 2014
“Give as you live” How can I help Cavendish Cancer Care, just by shopping online? Give as you Live works with 3,043 leading stores that have signed up to donate a commission on every online purchase to the charity of your choice. This…
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Winter wonderland donation
28th January 2014
University of Sheffield students joined forces with local residents last month to raise £1,734.16 for Cavendish Cancer Care. Hundreds of University staff, students and local folk donated money while enjoying the festivities in a winter wonderland extravaganza, held within in the University’s award-winning Endcliffe Village. Pat McGrath, director of accommodation…
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New Year donation
10th January 2014
Managing director Alan Bolsover and the staff of DP Doors and Shutters Ltd, kick-started our fundrasing stocks in 2014 with a fantastic donation of goods. Rather than indulge in all the gifts of thanks they received at Christmas from suppliers and busniess contacts, they voted to donate them…
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Festive support from Escafeld Brass Band
6th January 2014
The Members of Escafeld Brass Band chose to support us on the run up to Christmas with two performances in Sheffield City Centre. Pictured here are the members in Sheffield Winter Gardens where they collected £143.92 to support our work with local cancer patients and their families. Many thanks…
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Jack’s giant giveaway winners
17th December 2013
and the winners of Jack’s giant giveaway are: 1st: 9573 – Jenkinson 2nd: 76660 – Brough 3rd: 0789 – Osbourne 4th: 44154 – Arnott 5th: 3085 – Sedgwick 6th: 3746 – Morris 7th: 8761 – Paton 8th: 65261 – Brown 9th: 2731 – Abdul 10th: 3949 – Grant 11th:…
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Taylor and Emmet support us
13th December 2013
The clinical negligence team at Taylor and Emmet solictors have raised more than £100 for Cavendish Cancer Care clients in the last year. Amongst other things the team took part in the Great Yorkshire Run.
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2nd December 2013
Come and join us at the Winter Wonderland at Endcliffe Village at the University of Sheffield. This community event will have something for every member of the family. There is a special guest appearance from Santa and his Reindeer, they have been very lucky to…
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Carlton Palmer 10K
29th November 2013
Almost a hundred runners registered to take part in our first ever charity 10k led by ex-Sheffield Wednesday and England footballer Carlton Palmer. A blustery day seemed to by enjoyed by all who took part through peoples hard work, more than £10,000 has been raised through sponsorship. Many Thanks to…
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Made it to Monte Carlo
22nd November 2013
Our epic Dronfield to Monte Carlo cyclists, Stephen, Sam and Joe Travers completed there challenge. They cycled to Monte Carlo completed unsupported and raised a fantasic amount of money to support our work. See the gallery of their ride.
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3 rowers in a boat
15th November 2013
Massive thanks to the rowers of Nuffield Health Club who completed a 3 people in a boat rowing challenge which was equivalent to the length of the riverThames. They raised over £2,300 between them many thanks to everyone who sponsored them or took part. We could to not continue…
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Cavendish founder joins Carlton 10K
28th October 2013
David Simons continues to show his support for Cavendish Cancer Care, which he founded. On 24th November he will be taking part in the Carlton Palmer 10k alongside local football legend Carlton himself. The last marathon David ran was in 1999 but 14 years later, he is determined to put his running shoes back on to raise awareness and support for the cause he holds so close to his heart.
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Collecting box champion
25th October 2013
We are one of the chosen causes of Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre 25th year celebrations. Our team of volunteers lead by Sue Morley and Kath Rhodes have undertaken a number of fundraising events on our behalf. This has included finding new locations for our collection boxes. Peak Fruit and…
Learn moreCavendish Christmas market
20th October 2013
Join us at our Christmas Market on Thursday 21st November at The Devonshire Arms in Dore. Tickets at just £5 and include a glass of fizz and a mince pie. We have lots of stalls to get those all important gifts for your loved ones. Tickets available from the centre…
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