David Fairs

David's 2.6 challenge

Fundraising for Sarcoma UK
£4,946
raised of £10,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: The 2.6 Challenge, on 26 April 2020
the 2.6 challenge
Campaign by Marie Curie (RCN 207994 (England & Wales) and SC038731 (Scotland))
The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

Story

I lost my Grandma to cancer and 2 years later lost my mum to cancer at the age of 14.  Many years later, working with someone who lived in the same street as me as a child, he discovered his wife had Sarcoma.  It had started with a painful shoulder and after much testing they found out it was Sarcoma.  I saw the hurt, pain and devastation it caused leaving two young children without their mum.  So here I am.  I now Chair the Genomics Development Board for Sarcoma UK.  We are raising money to better predict who might be more susceptible to Sarcoma, to better develop targeted treatment and save lives.  Sarcoma is a rare cancer but current treatment is gruesome and only 50% successful.  It hits the young particularly and so is  particularly devastating.

Your support is particularly needed now.

Thank you for visiting my page.I’m supporting Sarcoma UK, a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma cancer and campaigns for better treatments. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the bone and soft tissue. It is difficult diagnose and one of the hardest to treat. By supporting me, we can help change this. Your donation will help researchers find answers, keep our Support Line open, and raise awareness to improve treatment and standards of care.Thank you for your support.

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About the campaign

The 2.6 Challenge is a simple and fun way for everyone to do their bit to help save the UKs charities.

About the charity

Sarcoma UK

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RCN in England and Wales 1139869, Scotland SC044260
We are the only charity in the UK focusing on all types of sarcoma. Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness of sarcoma through ground-breaking programmes to transform the landscape for everyone affected by sarcoma. Charity reg no. (1139869) Company limited by guarantee (7487432).

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,945.20
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,685.20
Offline donations
£260.00

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