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Christmas Concert 2008

The festive spirit is beginning again and we can�t wait to join in. This year North West Cancer Research Fund has teamed up with Conlons opticians to put on a Christmas treat for all to enjoy.

The renowned Liverpool Adelphi Hotel will be filled with the beautiful voices of the Sense of Sound choir on Thursday 27th November.

The BBC�s Last Choir Standing Finalists join us to celebrate our 60th year and start the Christmas season off in true festive style.

For tickets to join our celebration and show your support for the North West Cancer Research Fund please call 0151 709 2919.

Tickets are �10 each

Thursday 27th November 6.30pm

Liverpool Adelphi

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60TH ANNIVERSARY BUTTERFLY BALL - Saturday 28th June 2008

Guests attending the spectacular Butterfly Ball at the Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel at Ledsham near Chester helped to make the 60th birthday celebrations of a leading North West charity a truly glittering occasion.

More than 170 of the region�s leading lights from the worlds of medicine, the law and business attended the event � the culmination of a week of activities marking the Diamond Jubilee of the North West Cancer Research Fund.

The NWCRF has given more than �28 million to support groundbreaking research since its formation, helping to fund the work of leading experts from around the globe in their attempts to establish the primary causes of the disease, and provide better treatments for it.

In the UK, around one person in every three will have direct experience of cancer at some time in their lives.

The Butterfly Ball, generously sponsored by the Employment Law Advisory Service (ELAS), took its name from the charity�s butterfly emblem � symbolising the emergance of hope. Research funded by the charity is carried out at Liverpool, Lancaster and Bangor Universities, with awards made to scientists twice a year.

The event featured both a prize draw and a charity auction. Paintings, including two specially commisioned works by leading British artists, including Carolyn Higgins, Pam Usher, Ken Lewis, Keith Fearon and Greg McDonough, attracted strong bids from generous guests keen to lend their support, as did a signed print by the reknowned Liverpool-based photographer Stephanie de Leng. All the art-works were supplied by the Dot-Art gallery in Liverpool city centre.

Also up for grabs was a private box for ten people to see a top National Hunt race meeting at Ascot, with food and drink provided too, all provided courtesy of former England Rugby international Victor Ubogu and his hospitality company, VU Ltd.

Top prize in the draw was a stunning diamond pendant, valued at �1,400, provided by Boodles the jewelers.

Guests danced the night away to the swinging big-band sound of Dr Jazz and the Cheshire Cats, who played a storming set.

Anne Jackson, Chief Executive of the NWCRF said: �What a wonderful evening � in a splendid setting. It was an unforgettable occasion- and best of all, we raised more than �11,000 for the Fund. We have to thank each and every one of our supporters for their generosity � they�re all helping to provide greater hope for those touched by this disease.�

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LONDON MARATHON 2008

2008 brought a fabulous team of runners together for the Flora London Marathon.� Our thanks go to all of our runners who despite the wind and rain (and small pockets of sunshine) managed to complete the Marathon and still pose for a photo!� Thanks to�� David Pryce � Annie Carrington ��Andy Pettitt ��Angela Fletcher �
Karen Westbrook � Katie Warburton - Chris Hall�and Dr Tim Bullen.� Congratulations to you all!

If you would like to run the 2009 London Marathon on our behalf then please telephone 0151 709 2919.

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WANTED!!!

Would you like to jump out of an Aeroplane on our behalf?� Go on, it's an amazing experience and best of all you can support your favourite charity at the same time!

Just imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying at 10,000 feet with only the outline of distant fields below - sounds appealing?� Well if it does, then give�Sandra a call on 0151 709 2919 and we will send you all the information you require.

STOP PRESS - YOU CAN NOW BOOK YOUR PARACHUTE JUMP ONLINE

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING����������

Skyline are the experts in booking parachute jumps on our behalf.� They make the whole process very easy for you and because we have worked with them for many years we have a great relationship and they help us raise thousands of pounds every year.� By going through Skyline we can make sure that you are looked after properly and all the correct insurance requirements are in place.

If the London Marathon seems a little too far then how about the Great North Run at 13.1 miles or one of the many 10K road races (just over 6 miles!).

If you have a place in these or any other sporting event and you would like to raise money for the Fund, we'll provide you with t-shirts, running vests and sponsorship forms.

Call us today for more information - 0151 709 2919