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PUBLIC TOUR OF NORTH WEST CANCER RESEARCH FUND INSTITUTE, BANGOR
14 June 2006
North West Cancer Research Fund Institute in the University of Wales Bangor will open its doors for a public tour on 6 July 2006.
Following on from the success of last year�s tour, this is the second time that the event will take place.� Members of the public will have the fantastic chance to look around the laboratories and meet some of the scientists who work there.� It is hoped that many people will sign up for the tour of the Institute and see for themselves the pioneering, world class research which is taking place on a daily basis.
North West Cancer Research Fund Institute was opened on 23 July 2004 by Professor Eric Sunderland, Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd, as a dedicated centre of research excellence.� Unique within North Wales, it carries out world class research into the fundamental causes of tumour development.
North West Cancer Research Fund gave �432,000 to help to create the Institute.� Founded in 1948, the charity has consistently spent nearly 90p in every �1 raised directly on research.
North West Cancer Research Fund is a volunteer led charity which gives local support to local research. The voluntary committees are in: Aberdovey, Harlech, Holyhead, Llandudno, Llanfairfechan & Aber, Machynlleth, Mold, Prestatyn and Twywn and it was their efforts which helped to raise the funding for the Institute.�
The tour will take place on Thursday, 6 July 2006 from 7.00-8.30pm. If you�d like to come along to meet the scientists and hear about the pioneering research that is taking place then why not give us a call? There is no charge but places are limited and must be reserved in advance.� To reserve a place, call 01248-382527.
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For further information please contact
Anna Hardman or Judith Roberts on 0151 236 6605
If you have helped to collect money for The North West Cancer Research Fund, don't forget to tell us all about how you raised the money so we can publicise your efforts.