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Please browse our list of upcoming events. Most of these events are organised to help raise money for the appeal fund. We hope you find something you can get involved in!

If you can think of a new event that should be included here, or perhaps you would like to organise something yourself, please complete this form and we'll be happy to discuss it further.

A fundraising Disco, Kareoke and buffet is taking place at Tommy Cheadles situated at Port Vale Football Club on Saturday November 3rd 7.30pm . The event has been organised by Mrs Phyliss Beckett, her assistant Yvette and the young people of a Newcastle Youth Club.We wish you success and thank you for your help and hardwork.

On October 14th 2007 Angela Caton a former breast cancer patient and a local Primary school headmistress is holding a "Pink Party" and donating all the monies raised to our charity. The party will be held in the church hall at St Mark's Church Basford at 3.pm please bring some food and spending money.   Update 1/11/07  Alison Poole, Mary Potts and myself attended with our familes. It was an afternoon of fun and laughter we all had a great time. It was very well attended and raised the sum of £500 a fine effort thanks to Angela and her family and friends. The money will help to purchase two foldaway beds for Ward 1 to enable the relatives of poorly patients sleep on a bed when staying overnight  instead of sleeping in a chair.

Philip Cope a member of 41 Club arranged a sponsored walk including members, their families, friends and others  The walk took place in the summer and the toal money raised is yet to be disclosed and presented

Carol Price another lady who had Breast Cancer arranged two events this year and very kindly raised £1,

03/03/2007  "For the Girls" Musical Extravaganza
Tim Wedgwood presents this year's shows on 3rd and 4th March. Rogers & Hammerstein music played by a 35 piece orchestra. Last year's show won critical acclaim. Tickets £10 from 01782 616486 or 0870 0606649.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:12/02/2007
05/02/2006  Panorama - wanting the wonder drug   [ visit ]
A Panorama programme is being aired on 5th Feb at 22:15 on BBC1. It covers the fight for Herceptin, that a group of women from Stoke on Trent began in 2005.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:05/02/2006
04/02/2006  Appeal Fund Gig Extravaganza!    [ visit ]
The appeal fund is organising a gig with live rock bands and solo acts performing between 7pm and 11pm. Its all taking place at the Kings Hall, Stoke, Staffordshire. £5 adults, £3.50 for children. Ticket hotline 07799 687183.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:30/01/2006
07/01/2006  Dinner and Auction
There is a dinner and auction taking place at the Plough Hotel, Stoke, Staffordshire. Tickets are £30 on the door. Proceeds are going to the appeal fund.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:10/01/2006
24/09/2005  Autumn Bazaar
On Saturday September 24th an Autumn Bazaar will be held from 2pm, at the University Hopsital of North Staffordshire's Social Club. Proceeds will go into the appeal fund.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:01/12/2005
22/09/2005  A March on Downing Street    [ visit ]
On the 22nd September the 'Women Fighting for Herceptin' are marching on Downing Street to raise awareness for their cause.

Added By: Ian RobinsonDate Added:01/12/2005