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Nearer to Home Appeal Launches Big C is today launching a major new appeal to build a state-of-the-art cancer support centre in the heart of the Norwich community. The charity is asking the people of Norfolk to help raise £500,000 via its Nearer to Home Appeal to build a new
Sam took part in his first half marathon – the farthest he’s ever run – at the beginning of March. He completed it in two hours and 39 minutes, something he wouldn’t have thought possible over a year and a half ago when he started running. Sam after completing the
Five brothers, Paul, Bill, Terence, Noel and Matthew have challenged themselves to bike from Hunstanton to Sheringham along the North Norfolk coast road this Easter Saturday. The reason? To raise money for Big C! The Glendon-Doyle Brothers Almost everyone suffers indirectly from cancer at some point and the fact the
Norfolk’s cancer charity Big C, has announced major grant awards for cancer research and equipment projects taking place at the Norwich Research Park, totalling over £280,000, which brings the total to over £1 million awarded by the charity over the past three years. This round of grants feels like a
For Young Carers Awareness Day 2019, we’re sharing the story of Lucie, age 9 and her mum Sharleen. Lucie pictured with the Mayor of West Norfolk Every day Lucie makes sure I’m awake before she leaves the house for school In January last year, Sharleen was diagnosed with breast cancer.
This Cervical Cancer Awareness Week we’re speaking with two friends, Laura and Carly, who were both diagnosed at a young age. Laura (left) on her wedding day with friend Carly. I knew something wasn’t right before I had a smear test Laura and Carly actually met through using Big C’s
There’s lots of crafty workshops happening at our Diss shop this year. Take a look below to see what’s happening and when. JANUARY Monday 21st January 10 – 12pm Ladybird Felt Pincushion. 1.30 – 3.30pm Gift Boxes – with Maxine. Thursday 24th January 10 – 12pm Needle Felting/Landscape. Monday 28th
For most of us, Christmas is a time of cheer, festivities and relaxing with friends and family. However, for those facing a cancer diagnosis, it can be a difficult time of the year. Big C is here for you this Christmas Allow yourself time to work through everything you are
Within the space of a few years, Sharon Theobald lost both her father to cancer and recently, her younger brother Jason, who sadly passed away aged 40 years old from a rare form of lung cancer. Sharon ran her first half marathon earlier this year. I would be made up
With Christmas very nearly here, all around us festive cheer and celebrations are taking place. In our workplace, high street and homes. However for those of us who have lost someone to cancer, it isn’t always a happy time of the year. How do we cope when someone special won’t
Big C are passionate about training up the future generations of cancer researchers. We believe in moving forward in research and encouraging education and further study into the subject is vital. Met Aleks Gontarczyk. He’s in the final stages of his Big C funded PhD into cancer research – writing
Next up in our science series – we’ve been talking to Dr Darrell Green, a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia who is soon to take up the position of Lecturer in Medicine at the University, about the work he is undertaking in childhood bone cancer and
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Some people take to the skies, run, jump, walk, swim and cycle whilst others make tea, bake cakes or shave heads.
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Two men from Norfolk who found themselves with cancer and having to travel for treatment, vowed local people would have access to the best treatment and support … and in 1980 the Big C Appeal was formed.
Big C is the working name of The Big C Appeal Ltd. Registered charity, number 281730 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, number 1521441. VAT Registration number 688 7342 76. Registered office: Big C, Centrum, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, NR4 7UG.
