Malignant Melanoma Research Fund - Factor 50 Fundraisers

UPDATE ON NICE.

Factor 50 attended the House of Commons on 8 November at a meeting hosted by Pauline Latham MP.   Pauline very kindly agreed to host a parliamentary session, at which several patients attended to speak to various MPs.  This was an attempt to get the real points across as to how Ipilimumab might make the difference to them.   The meeting was well attended and Pauline is now writing to NICE.   On the 16 November, we will be attending the offices of NICE again.  Check the site for further updates.

In the meantime, Stephen Gilbert MP has called for an Early Day Motion.  http://www.parliament.uk/edm/2010-12/2362   If you wish to send this to your MP please do so - so far 26 MPs have signed up.  

ANDY FLOWER OBE - THE NEW FACTOR 50 AMBASSADOR

England Cricket coach and legend Andy Flower has announced that he is to become an Ambassador for Skin Cancer charity Factor 50.

Factor 50  campaigns for greater awareness and the dangers of malignant melanoma, the skin cancer which kills over 2000 people a year in the UK.   Factor 50  work  with  The Christie, and also raise  money to conduct research into  Malignant Melanoma.
 
As people embark on their summer holidays Factor50 hope that the appointment of Flower as an Ambassador will help alert people to the dangers of not using sun cream and sun burn.

In a recent survey over 60% of adults and over 70% of young adults were still too careless when it comes to sun screen and the dangers of the summer sun.   Over 10,000 new cases of malignant melanoma are diagnosed each year.

Gill Nuttall, CEO and founder of Factor 50  said - "I am over the moon that a legend such as Andy Flower has agreed to lend his support to our cause - Skin Cancer is increasing in the UK faster than at any time and our campaign this summer is to get everyone to slap on the Factor50 and enjoy their summer holidays safe in the knowledge that they are at least protected.

Andy Flower commenting on his new role said "When Gill approached  me to ask for my support it wasn’t a difficult decision for me at all.   I wish the team at Factor 50 and The Christie much success and am delighted to be associated with them’

The 2nd His & Hers Charity Ball - Saturday 4th June 2011

On Saturday 4 June the partners and staff at Ralli turned up at The Point, Manchester’s new venue and partied until the early hours.  Nothing new in that you might think, but this time we were partying with a difference.  The event was well attended and supported by Ralli staff and partners and many clients and supporters of Factor 50.

Beginning with a red carpet entrance, guests were played in by a young saxophone quartet, Casual Sax and the champagne reception .  Ralli’s managing partner Martin Coyne gave the welcome speech, during which he spoke of the work Factor 50 do for The Christie and the man behind it, Jon Herron.  Jon’s family joined us again this year, travelling over from Northern Ireland.   

Dr Paul Lorigan was unable to attend this year’s dinner and his speech was read out by Terry Christian who was in attendance – a doctor’s speech being delivered by Terry was an unusual twist, but went down a storm!

The evening was an amazing success – the Ralli girls did the rounds and did a great job of collecting money in for the raffle which was  two beautiful Tag watches (kindly donated by David M Robinson).  The auction and raffle prizes were all kindly donated by various people and businesses in the North West. 

The entertainment was provided by Eminent Management, including Martin Toal, The Revolverz, Ponticello and as an extra, we ended with a wonderful firework display, sponsored by Gunpowder Media. The evening closed at 1am, with a lot of very happy faces, pleased to have had such a wonderful evening and to have supported such a great cause.

 David Healy - Factor 50 Patron

David Healy MBE became the offical patron of Factor 50 in August 2009.   David said:  “Gillian got in touch with me and asked for my help. Being a professional football player, I spend long periods outside in the summer months; it’s easy to forget the dangers of being exposed to the sun. I fully support Factor 50 and their cause to raise awareness of the damage the sun does.” David Healy

In 2010 Factor 50 became a part of the government's melanoma task force, an initiative championed by Julie Morgan and Sian James.   Factor 50 send representatives to the House of Commons on a regular basis and through the meetings there have been successful in lobbying for legislation in the use of sunbeds.

There are various fundraising events going on throughout the coming months and each individual/group has their own page. Please log on to their pages, have a look at the great efforts that are being made and if you are sponsoring them, follow the links to the online donations.   

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.

We receive donations on a regular basis - if you want us to mention you on the site, please drop us an email and let us know.   Most recent donation came from WSP Management Services.   A fundraising day carried out by them raised £350.00.   We are very grateful.  

See photographs of the first ever Ralli Factor 50 Ball!

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