Wow £300 raised plus donation bags for Cancer Research UK

SWISHING AND SWAPPING FOR CANCER RESEARCH IN THE UK

On June 25th we held our second annual “Swish/Swap for Cancer Research".

It has been a terrific opportunity for people to thin out their closets, enjoy an evening of socialising and help raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Invited guests brought clothes, shoes, hats, jewellery, CD’s, DVD’s and books they no longer needed or wore. Throughout the evening, people swapped items, freshening up their wardrobe or finding that special treasure. At the end of the evening, over 50 bags were filled with items to be donated to the local Cancer Research UK shops.

Donations were also given on the night and £300 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Support, Breast Cancer Care and Lymphoma Association.

“Community-based volunteer efforts are vital to our organisation,” remarked Joanna Patching, Area Volunteer Manager for Cancer Research UK. “Not only do they help us spearhead new work to treat and prevent cancer, it inspires people to become active in the fight against a disease that directly affects one in three people in this country.”

“The schedule allows for plenty of socialising,” added Ms. Ashcroft. “We want to give people an opportunity to find comfort in conversations with others who have been touched by cancer and feel good about supporting the efforts of Cancer Research UK.”

4myhead.com supports different charities through fundraising, donations and their information page pointing to support offered by charities, including the Cancer Research Cancerhelp UK website. This helpful page includes information on getting a wig and how to cope with hair loss.

Experts believe around a quarter of all cancers are linked to diet, obesity and alcohol, so it’s important for people to make sure they’re getting five daily portions of fruit and veg, living a healthy lifestyle – including getting plenty of exercise. For example, walking is free to do and one of the most enjoyable forms of exercise, particularly when walking with friends.

For more information about this evening of Swishing and Swapping, visit www.4myhead.com or email Jo Ashcroft at info@4myhead.com.

Wellbeing Roadshow on 9 July in Market Harborough

Target Ovarian Cancer has their next Wellbeing Roadshow coming up on 9 July in Market Harborough for women across Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.

Kate says "Our Wellbeing events are aimed at giving a confidence boost to women living with and beyond ovarian cancer. Join us and other women who have had similar experiences to socialise and pick up some useful information. The day will feature a choice of local service taster sessions including diet and nutrition, complementary therapies and more options to be announced soon!
Guests at our previous events have reported;
‘Totally enjoyable and relaxing’
‘Very enjoyable, friendly, helpful, informative- Thank you!’
The day runs from 10am – 4.30pm with hot lunch and afternoon tea provided. If you would like to join us for the day please contact Kate Mail on 020 7923 5470 or info@targetovarian.org.uk"

Capry headscarves on YouTube

We've created our second video showing the various ways to wear the Capry headscarf from 4myhead.com.

Please note of the scarves used in the demonstration, only one Capry CJ1 left (June 2010).

http://www.youtube.com/user/Capryscarves#p/a/u/0/q6GWlqHajE0