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Head On 2017

Submitted by vince on Thu, 09/11/2017 - 12:23pm
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The annual Head-On live music event was held on Friday 29 September 2017. This annual gig raises funds for the Merseyside Head & Neck Cancer Centre.   The first event was organised by a former patient of the Centre, Vince Killen in 2009 as he wanted to show thanks for the amazing care he received there.   As Vince played in a band, it was only natural to come up with the idea of holding a great night of live music night, and so far Head-On has raised over £50,000 to support the Centre’s research and patient care programmes.    

Wedding Gifts? No Thanks! 2013

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Submitted by HaNC on Wed, 13/11/2013 - 10:38am
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An incredible 'wedding present' from an inspiring couple.

Rather than wedding presents, newly-weds Gill and Rob Warburton asked if their family and friends would make a donation towards the work done by the teams at the Mersey Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre.

On Friday 13th November Prof Richard Shaw, flanked by senior colleagues from the head and neck teams in Merseyside, was delighted to accept a cheque for £2,483from the happy couple. An incredible amount raised by an amazing and inspiring couple.

World Head and Neck Cancer Day

Submitted by BobK on Thu, 26/07/2018 - 12:14pm
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Not sure if these links will upload correctly, but if you check The Swallows website, you can get info on the World Head and Neck Cancer Day which is tomorrow. Best wishes, Bob

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Chris Curtis
Swallows Charity Chairman & World Patient Ambassador
07779169833

Head On 2011

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Submitted by HaNC on Sun, 08/10/2017 - 12:04pm
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Once again Head On proved to be the music event of the year!

Organised by former patient Vince Killen, with performances by Chegwin, The Mono LPs and Crowded Scouse, this year this popular evening of live music and good company raised over £5,000.
Donations can still be made at: www.justgiving.com/Head-On-2011 
And remember to sign up to the Head-On 2011 page on Facebook so that you can keep up-to-date with the latest news and future events!

Liverpool Cathedral Charity Abseil Update 2013

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Submitted by HaNC on Fri, 08/09/2017 - 12:04pm
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UPDATE - September 2013

Although some donations are still coming in, I am delighted to report that our brave charity abseilers have raised over £6,500 for head and neck cancer research and support. It's an amazing achievement.
So a huge THANK YOU to everyone - abseilers, supporters, sponsors - we couldn't have done it without you!!!

- Update August 2013

THEY DID IT!!!

Phil fights for Head and Neck Cancer Research! 2015

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Submitted by HaNC on Mon, 08/06/2015 - 7:42pm
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Aintree's ENT Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner Nicola Carmicheal's husband is taking part in the 'Zero to Hero' Boxing challenge to raise money for HaNC!

Zero to Hero is a once in a lifetime fitness programme designed to provide contenders with the opportunity of a lifetime.

In a total of 10 weeks he will complete the programme (hopefully!) and then step into the ring with an evenly matched "white collar" opponent based on weight, fitness and ability. This will take place on 27th June at Liverpool Olympia.