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“As a community we need this new cancer support centre.” Popular Norwich retailer, Jarrold, has announced a donation of £10,000 for local cancer charity, Big C’s, recently launched appeal to build a new cancer support centre in the heart of Norwich. The Nearer to Home Appeal, which launched last week,
Big C fundraiser Natalie has set a challenge to raise £2,019 in 2019. Together with friends and family, she’s taking on tasks to reach her target. Next up, is a head-shave. Joined by 9 friends and colleagues, they’ll all be having their heads shaved at 6.30pm on Friday 21st June
Staff at local accountancy firm Aston Shaw have raised a grand total of £5,796.68 for Norfolk’s cancer charity, Big C. Dominic Shaw, Director of Aston Shaw was delighted to present Dr Chris Bushby, Chief Executive of Big C with a cheque for £5,796.68. It’s a real pleasure to be able
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
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
We are joined on the blog by 17-year-old Shannon. She has just finished her first year at City College Norwich and came to the Big C for a week of work experience. Shannon has a particular interest in fundraising and events, and shares her experience of working for Big C.
We’re delighted that Norfolk Superstar and Big C Champion Jill joins us as guest blogger this month to tell the story of her phenomenally successful Big C Biscuit Appeal. Jill Watkinson or ‘Biscuit Jill’ has run a successful biscuit collection appeal for Big C for seven years. A cuppa and
Next Friday finally sees the evening of Norfolk cancer charity, Big C’s Norfolk Show Ball 2018. On the night, a game of ‘Heads and Tails’ which is sponsored by Sonkai will leave those lucky guests who receive a dark pearl with a chance to win a special pair of bespoke
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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.
