Getting Involved

Finally, after her sterling works in organising the Golf Day last year, Jackie Gregson is going to be running her own fundraising dinner party. A small event for family and friends, it's an excellent way of raising funds, trying out some new recipes, in a relaxed and social environment.

If you'd like to do something similar, please let us know. Jackie would be delighted to discuss her plans with you, and of course we can provide you with any fundraising materials you need.

In March this year a small team of urban mushers became the first "pack" to go coast to coast by dog power. Using a specially designed scooter it took four days for Mishka the Husky and Millie the Collie, accompanied by father and son team Chris and Michael Mimnagh to cross from Fort William to Inverness, a total of 80 miles.

The team were supported by Richard Abley, who served as coach, cook, driver and fundraising co-ordinator. Through Barclays his employer Richard was able to provide matched funding for a significant amount of the sponsorship raised.

London Marathon

In April, Rachel Kelly ran her very first marathon - the London Marathon, and generously decided to run on behalf of head and neck cancer.

"I ran the marathon in 4 hours and 9 minutes. I was very pleased with myself because it was my first one and I had only been training for 8 weeks due to a very bad ankle injury. I had a great physio though who managed to get me through it!

Sporting starts and professional golfers came together to support our very first Pro-Celebrity Golf day.
Organised by former patient Malcolm Gregson, five times winner on the European Tour, with Ryder Cup and Wold Cup appearances to his name, the event was an amazing success, raising over £17,500. Special thanks must also go to the European Tour, FarmFoods and Champions (UK) Ltd, for their generous sponsorship and support. 
Further details, and (hopefully soon) photos from the day can be found through the click through menu.

The Mersey Tunnel 10K race took place on the 12th June and once again the Mersey Regional Head and Neck Unit was there taking part - raising money for head and neck cancer research.
A photo of some of this year's participants and details of their times can be found through the click through menu to the left.
Thank you to all who took part, and of course their generous sponsors.
And remember - let us know if you want to take part in next year's event!

Saturday November 20th 2010 Awesome Walls in Liverpool

8848 metres, seven hours climb.

Raising money for 'Head and Neck Cancer Research' the 'Merseyside Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre' team ascended the equivalent height of Mount Everest.

The team was made up of Staff / Patients and Relatives who managed the task in double quick time and then carried on for more climbing.

Crosby cancer survivors raise thousands with charity music night

A music night organised by two Crosby men has raised almost £8,000 for a cancer charity.

Vince Killen, of Chestnut Avenue, and Dave Holmes, deputy head teacher at Holy Family High School, came together to create the Head-On 2010 music night to raise funds for the Mersey Regional Head and Neck Cancer Centre. The cause is particularly close to Vince and Dave’s hearts as both are currently recovering from tongue cancer.

The recent 10K race was a great success and helped to raise more money for Head & Neck cancer research.