Annual Review 2008/09 - Cancer Research UK

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Fundraising andsupporting our workOur work is entirely funded by the public.None of it would be possible without thegenerosity and commitment of the millionsof people that support us. Here are just someof the ways they do it.DonationsOur supporters can set up a regular donation by DirectDebit, donate online or give through their payroll. Somechoose to give in celebration of a special event like awedding, anniversary or birthday, or in memory of a lovedone. Or they donate to a specific project that they areinterested in.Race for LifeOur flagship women-only event has gone from strength tostrength. In 2008, around 686,000 women came together at262 Race for Life events around the country, to walk, jog orrun the 5k course. As well as the participants and the peoplethat sponsor them, we would like to thank the thousands ofvolunteers who give up their time to make Race for Life, andmany of our other events, possible.LegaciesMany people choose to remember someone or to continuetheir support for us by making a gift in their Will. Last year, thisraised an amazing £157 million towards our work.Local groups and committeesAcross the UK, people get involved by joining or forming localgroups and committees. Their activities range from producingcharity calendars to the design and building of award-winningRHS show gardens.Our shopsWe have 579 shops around the UK, selling donated itemsand some brand new goods. To make sure we have enoughhigh-quality stock, we have introduced Donation Stationswhere people can drop off their unwanted goods. And tomake shopping even easier, we have launched our very ownonline shopping site www.shoptobeatcancer.org.ukDaytime TV presenter Lorraine Kelly presented a certificateto staff and volunteers in our shop in Blairgowrie, Scotland, inrecognition of the incredible £1.5 million the shop has raisedsince it opened in 1992.Relay For LifeRelay For Life is our overnight community-based event thatcelebrates the lives of those touched by cancer. More andmore people are getting involved and a record 91 Relayswere held last year.In partnership with businessOur partners include large and small companies, and we workwith them in many different ways. Staff can get together tofundraise or volunteer for us, or the company may promoteone of our events to their staff and customers. Importantly,more and more of our business partners want us to helpthem provide health information to their employees.Volunteering47,500 people regularly volunteer for us. People bring theirskills, time and experience to help us in our work. You couldtry our internship scheme, work in a shop, or help out at oneof our events.20 / Annual Review / Fundraising and supporting our work
Celebrities play an invaluable role when itcomes to supporting and promoting ourwork. Here are just some of the events theytook part in.Sound and VisionRadio and TV presenters Bob Harris and Dermot O’Learyhosted the fourth Sound and Vision at Abbey Road Studios.Musicians Paul Weller, Kelly Jones and Lemar played intimatesets to an audience of 400, and the event was broadcast byAbsolute Radio. We are also grateful to our Founding Patron,Sir George Martin, and the range of sponsors and partnersincluding Charity of the Year Partners Sony Music andLive Nation.Flora London MarathonOver 1,500 runners pulled on their trainers for CancerResearch UK to run the Marathon in April 2008, raising anamazing £1.5 million. Among those running for us were singerRonan Keating, singer and actress Kelle Bryan, actress PhoebeThomas and actor Andy Newton-Lee.Ethnic Minority Cancer Awareness WeekThis is a new initiative from a collaboration of charities toraise awareness among ethnic minority groups. The weekbegan with a parliamentary reception launched bynewsreader Sir Trevor McDonald.Thank you to everyone who supportsus and helps us continue our vital work.For more information on ways to support us, please visitwww.cancerresearchuk.org/supportus‘I know that for many women, Race for Lifeholds a special place in their hearts, and thedetermination and passion that is feltthroughout the events creates an atmospherethat is truly special and inspiring for us all.’Gloria Hunniford, Patron of Race for LifeAnnual Review / Fundraising and supporting our work / 21
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