News & events
Please send us your fundraising news and photos so we can thank you publicly and encourage others to get involved.
Download UCARE's first newsletter which details some of the highlights and achievements of the past 12 months.
Thank you and good luck to Catherine House
At the end of September, we said a sad goodbye to Catherine House. Catherine, as many of you will know took UCARE from a fledgling idea to a successful cancer research charity. She played a major part in UCARE's development and will be greatly missed. Thank you, and good luck Catherine for your future plans.
Don't forget our telephone and email details will be changing:
01865 767777
ucare@ucare-oxford.org.uk
Dates for your diary
Walkley Midnight Walk
Walk from Avebury to Bishopstone at midnight in support of UCARE organised by the Rotary Club of Swindon is on Saturday 13th June 2009! More information to follow…
The Mazda Blenheim Triathlon
June 6th & 7th 2009
- Held at Blenheim Place in Oxfordshire - a World Heritage Site.
- Two shorter distances and a relay option makes this event accessible to competitors of all standards.
- A festival of multi sport with a unique fun, family atmosphere
The Mazda London Triathlon
August 2nd & 3rd 2009
- The Mazda London Triathlon is the largest triathlon in the World.
- Growing in stature and set to continue as a World class event as London looks towards 2012
- 50% of competitors have never done a Triathlon before!
We have limited places for each Triathlon which are subject to availability and must be let go on a first come first serve basis. You can enter as an individual or as a relay team. You just pay the normal entry fee to secure your place and pledge to raise funds for UCARE: Win a bottle of champagne if you raise the most! Contact Val to discuss and to get an entry form: 01865 767777.
Watch the waterworks, guys
In October's Saga Magazine, Rachel Carlyle highlights the need to raise the profile of urological cancers. Dr Andrew Protheroe, UCARE Trustee, explains that urological cancers mainly occur in men - testicular cancer in younger men and prostate cancer in older men - but that there is a lack of funding to support research into urological cancers. The Saga article outlines how charities such as UCARE are working to change people's awareness and knowledge of urological cancers whilst at the same time raising money for this vital research. It is now time to do more to fight cancers that affect not only men but which have a devastating impact on their partners, children and families.
View a scanned copy of the article
Christ Church dinner
Unfortunately after much consideration, and due to the current economic climate, the UCARE Christ Church dinner taking place on the 8th January 2009 has been postponed.
This has been a very difficult decision to make, but it was felt that because of pressure on individuals and companies in this difficult time it would not be in the interest of the charity, companies or individuals to run this event.
The organisers will be reviewing a new date and will keep everyone updated. UCARE thanks all those who had booked their tickets and to everyone for their continued support.
Kilimanjaro Challenge
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for teams of friends or colleagues to be challenged by taking part in an exhilarating fundraising event in Tanzania, February 2009.
Photo: Stella Bogdanic
Your objective: to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, while raising money to fight cancer. Physically exhausting and mentally demanding, UCARE's Kilimanjaro Challenge will test your team to the max. Take part if you dare!
Meet the team and find out more about the UCARE Kilimanjaro Challenge.
If you would like to sponsor Jonathan, Andrew, Michael and the Kilimanjaro Challenge Team, please visit their fundraising page.
News from our fundraisers
We're grateful to all the people who have made a donation or have been taking part in sponsored events to raise money for UCARE projects. We also thank all the organizations and community groups who have held fundraising events on UCARE's behalf, including Daphne Harvey and the Queens Head in Hazlemere, and the High Wycombe Round Circle and Ladies' Circle.
Legends and Betfred raise £3,500 for UCARE
The Betfred League of Legends staged its finale at Purfleet and in so doing brought the total amount it raised for UCARE to £3,500 thanks to the generous participation of celebrities such as Craig Phillips and Duncan Norvell, the Legends themselves and Betfred.
Much to the delight and amusement of a vocally appreciative full house at Purfleet, the team of John Lowe and Dave Whitcombe took on the duo of Eric Bristow and Bobby George.
John Lowe, who was disappointed not to get to the finals, looked to have a point to prove and he played some stunning darts to ensure that his team emphatically won the match against the Legends from London.
“UCARE has my full support and I would like to thank Betfred and all those who helped to raise this sizable sum for a charity which is working to bring hope to cancer sufferers”, comments John Lowe.
John Lowe
UCARE supporters back the Otmoor team
The UCARE running team joined forces with Clive Stone to complete the Otmoor challenge on 7th June.
UCARE entered for the first time with a team of 8 runners prepared to run the half-marathon distance, including two UCARE trustees, David Cranston and Andrew Protheroe. Our community volunteer, Clive Stone, entered the 5 mile walk together with his wife, Jan. Both teams completed the course, which was difficult in places after all the rain, and raised a magnificent sum of over £2,200.
