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February 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the February edition of the makeabigdifference newsletter, Impact Young Heroes’ very own one stop shop for all of our latest, news and events. In this edition we continue to look at statistics and facts about the common cancers affecting young people. Absent from this months newsletter is Katie’s Corner, but worry not, Katie […]

Fundraising Idea : Book Club

Book Clubs are easy to start and lot of fun, so if you love books, this is for you! They allow you to share your passion for literature, learn new things and meet new friends. But how do you start your own book club and how can you turn it into a successful fundraiser month […]

Nippy Dipping

Whilst the majority of us sat cosily watching tv and eating left over turkey on Boxing Day, a group of very brave fundraisers took to the freezing waters of the North Sea in what has become a famous and 35 year tradition in Sunderland. The Seaburn Boxing Day Dip, organised by the Sunderland Lions Club, […]

Keep on running

On Sunday the 18th of April 2010 the first ever Brighton Marathon will be taking place. Amongst the estimated 10,000 runners will be Trudie Newlove who has chosen to fundraise for Young Heroes . Trudie from Kilham, Driffield will be running the 26.2 mile course around the coastal city of Brighton and Hove. The inaugural event which […]

Cancers which are most common in children and young people (continued)

Welcome back to the final instalment of this two part special, highlighting some of the cancers which are most common amongst young people and factual information including statistics, common myths and treatments. Research indicates that adolescent growth spurts, hormones and other growth and development factors are amongst the most probable causes of cancer that affect […]

Cancers which are most common in children and young people

Since starting the makeabigdifference newsletter, we have featured the stories of many young people Impact Young Heroes have supported over the years. We have read their inspiring stories starting with their life as a regular teenager, to diagnosis, right through to treatment and beyond. But what do we really know about the cancer’s these young […]

January 2010 Newsletter

Welcome to the January edition of the makeabigdifference newsletter. Firstly I would like to wish you all a very pleasant and prosperous New Year and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed all the festivities. Kicking off this first 2010 newsletter is the story of a wonderful young woman called Jen who later […]

Government to ban under 18’s using sunbeds

Under- 18’s in England and Wales could be banned from using sunbeds as rates of skin cancer continue to rise. The government-backed proposal was announced last week and follows the Scottish ban which came into effect last year. The plan’s were welcomed by Cancer Research UK who recently announced alarming figures showing that people who […]

Fundraising idea: New Year, New You

New Year, New You Whilst we are on the subject of the new year, why not put your own resolutions to good use and get sponsored to stick to them. The chances are that if your receiving sponsorship money from friends and family you are more likely to succeed in your new year challenge and […]

Katie’s Corner January 2010

Welcome to Januarys Katie’s Corner, I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year and not struggled too much in the snow we have had for the past month! This month I have a few hints and tips that I learnt from my experience and others whilst receiving chemotherapy. Did you know? It […]

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