Anna’s Inside... • The ‘One and pride with Only’ joins LPT • Our wigs are for new look young men too Mum can’t believe • Anna just can’t stop smiling speed and ease of LPT’s super service Our promise December 2019 www.littleprincesstrust.org.uk Edition: 001 Anna Spiller just cannot stop looking in the When a child loses their hair, we’ll be mirror after receiving her wig from The there with a real hair wig to help them Little Princess Trust. regain their identity. The 10-year-old from West Wales is now We promise we won’t stop our full of pride and confidence in her new look work until the research we fund following a fitting and styling at one of the ensures that no child should Getting our message out salons in the LPT network. die of cancer Anna began losing her hair in 2018 before Anna in her LPT wig she was diagnosed with Alopecia this year. She went on to lose all her hair so her mother Claire got in touch with the charity’s in the mirror. Her face is filled Board of Trustees wig referral team. with happiness and pride – As well as providing wigs to people up to it’s lovely to see.” Tim Wheeler the age of 24 who have lost hair due to Claire praised Anna’s fellow Simon Tarplee cancer, The Little Princess Trust also helps pupils at New Quay Primary Tim Lowe youngsters suffering hair loss from other School who have all been supportive and conditions such as Alopecia. understanding of her daughter’s situation. Kate Bliss Claire knew of the Little Princess Trust Teachers have also helped explain the Tania Hudson through Anna’s friends but admitted she condition as mum and daughter decided Rob Pizii had no idea how easy it would be to get a on an honest and upfront approach from free real hair wig. the start. “I thought I’d have to jump through hoops,” Anna spoke to each class at her school she said. “But the process was quick and with the support of her teacher and Need answers simple and we were referred to a salon answered children’s questions. For questions, comments or more within a couple of days.” And when she had the wig fitted she got a Anna was in the seat at Alive and Klippin’ great reaction with many pupils struggling information please contact us at: LPT runners and supporters in Cardiff in Pontardawe within 10 days of her mum’s to believe it wasn’t her own hair. first email to have her new wig fitted. Claire Claire said the whole experience with the 01432 352359 said she “looks and feels incredible!” Little Princess Trust was amazing and was Hitting the road to raise Little Princess Trust’s profile “She’s really happy with it and feels like so grateful that she donated her own hair [email protected] A team of 50 created a piece of history for Trust supporters home in an incredible time The Little Princess Trust charity race day at herself again when she puts it on,” Claire to the charity. the Little Princess Trust by running 13.1 miles of 1 hour and 25 minutes. Hereford Racecourse on March 24. added. “If my hair can help put a smile on a girl’s around the streets of the Welsh capital. Meanwhile, Wendy Tarplee-Morris, Little Legends from the track including Peter “She keeps dressing up in her favourite face like I saw on my daughter’s then it’s The Little Princess Trust, For those who ran the Cardiff half marathon Princess Trust co-founder and research Scudamore and Richard Johnson will mix pretty dresses and putting it on and looking well worth it,” she said. Broadway House, in purple LPT uniforms were the first group to manager, managed to combine running with guests as they watch the action from officially represent the charity in an event of with media duties as she was interviewed LPT tables at the on-course restaurant. 32-35 Broad Street, this kind. live on the BBC by the former GB athlete And when the races are over pop icon Hereford, HR4 9AR. And there will be no stopping the Little Jamie Baulch. Chesney Hawkes, Nathan Moore from Help us to improve the lives of Princess Trust from raising more money – Little Princess Trust chief executive Phil Brother Beyond and the Hey Yahs will bring as well as its own profile – next year as the Brace said the LPT-50 showed “great the musical entertainment on a day not to thousands of children with cancer www.littleprincesses.org.uk charity will be taking part in the Bath half fellowship” at an event that certainly “pulled be missed. marathon and the London to Paris cycle everyone together.” Anyone can help LPT improve the lives It costs £550 to produce a wig and help restore a child’s confidence and identity. ride. Rose Wilesmith, the LPT events co- of thousands of children with cancer by The Little Princess Trust is also one of the biggest funders of research into childhood The LPT team in Cardiff was led by fireman ordinator, is now compiling teams to run at sponsoring a race or booking a table cancer in the UK. But as the charity does not employ any specialist fundraisers it needs Alex Hustwayte. Despite being dressed in the Bath half marathon on March 15 and ride • For further information on any of the your support. There are lots of different ways to help the charity continue its work and fairy wings and a skirt, he beat many club from London to Paris from July 16 to July 18. events, email [email protected] or give both hair and hope to thousands of children. You can call us on 01432 352359 and runners to be the first of The Little Princess Another big date for next year’s diary is call 01432 352359. pay by phone or send a cheque, made payable to The Little Princess Trust, to the charity at Broadway House, 32-35 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AR. Supporters can also donate any whole amount from £1 to £20 by sending a text message. To send £3, for example, text 550LPT £3 First newsletter hot off the press to 70085. Join our family of fundraisers and help influence the outcomes of childhood cancer. Charity number: 1176160 Welcome one and all to the new Little hair through cancer and other conditions. Princess Trust newsletter that will keep you Our fantastic fundraisers continue to up to speed with some of the wonderful amaze with their sponsored haircuts that Our aim is to use this quarterly magazine work going on at our charity. give us the means to not only make and to tell you what we have been doing and to Follow There really is so much for us to shout pay for wigs but also to fund research into explain why we do what we do. PTrustUK about as we continue to give wigs to children childhood cancers at some of the country’s us on: @L and young people who have lost their own top universities. Happy Reading... NEWS IN Chesney signs up Smashing stereotypes NEWS IN Chesney Hawkes, famed for his massive Tara began her work for LPT by having Callum Boyd knows just how much a wig BRIEF early ‘90’s hit ‘The One and Only’, has a sponsored hair cut by Andrew while she can help a young person with cancer. BRIEF joined the LPT family as an Ambassador. also invited some of our wig recipients to But like many young men who have lost When the singer heard about the charity London for an amazing dance workshop their hair due to chemotherapy he was not through a close friend, he was moved to at the Royal Opera House. initially told about the service offered by MBE honour Royal recognition act in any way possible to get involved and The Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust’s Chair of The Little Princess Trust has received offer his support. Callum was diagnosed with Hodgkin Trustees shared a joke with Prince royal recognition in the form of a Chesney has pledged to support the Lymphoma when he was 21 and now William when he received his MBE at personal donation. charity through a number of events and wants others to know his story in the hope Buckingham Palace. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, gave the appearances in 2020 and beyond. that LPT can help more boys and young Tim Wheeler was awarded the MBE for sum to our charity so we can continue He has been joined on the Ambassador men get a real hair wig. his services to charity and education in our vital work. scheme by Royal Ballet First Artist Tara- Less than 10% of Little Princess Trust wig the Queen’s birthday honours list. We found out about the donation when Brigitte Bhavnani and celebrity hairdresser recipients are male – and Callum believes Tim, who joined the LPT team during a letter, addressed to our chief executive Andrew Barton. many are missing out on a vital helping his headship at Hereford Cathedral Phil Brace, was sent to our offices in hand due to a lack of awareness. Junior School, went to London for the investiture ceremony where he met The Hereford. Callum still has a vivid memory of Callum Boyd We have been asked not to disclose his “consenting to chemo” hospital Duke of Cambridge. The Prince asked about the work of the amount but can confirm it will help appointment when he realised he would They told him about The Little Princess LPT while the pair also spoke about the us give real hair wigs to young people not be considered for a wig. Trust and, before long, he was visiting the efforts involved in fundraising before up to the age of 24 and fund research He said: “A nurse ran through every “amazing” Baguley’s of Cheshire for a wig The Duke of Cambridge made a quip into finding kinder, less toxic treatments possible side-effect that could happen as fitting appointment. about the day soon arriving when he for childhood cancers. a result of my six-month treatment course: Callum finished his treatment last year would need a wig himself. The donation from the Duchess of nausea, fatigue, infertility, nerve damage before being given the all-clear. Tim, who is now head at Stockport Cornwall comes almost two years after and hair loss. He now lives and works in London for a Grammar School, joined other award another member of the royal family Chesney Hawkes (right) has joined (above) Andrew Barton and Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani in “The last one didn’t surprise me but, health research charity and is encouraging becoming an Ambassador for The Little Princess Trust. recipients such as Dan Snow in the helped our charity. without any real comment from the nurse, other young men – and boys – to get in Palace Ballroom on a day that shone The Little Princess Trust gained the words ‘Not Applicable’ were then written touch with LPT if they need a wig. a light on so much of the good that headlines around the world when the beside ‘Wig Referral’. “It’s not superficial and there’s no need for happens in the country. Duchess of Cambridge joined thousands “It wasn’t until I had started to get used to apologies – body image, can be a huge of others by donating her hair to us. some form of ‘chemo routine’ that I began part of what makes you “you”, particularly to think again … actually, why not?” at a time when everything else seems Research makes Undeterred, Callum spoke to his social chaotic, scary and strange,” he added. LPT treasure worker from Clic Sargent and his Teenage “The Little Princess Trust wig certainly The Little Princess Trust received its own Cancer Trust Youth Support Co-ordinator helped me get back to being me – and I’m piece of treasure thanks to the efforts of about the situation. very grateful.” Regional award crucial discovery the Midlands business community. More than £10,000 was raised for LPT The Little Princess Trust came away with by the organisers of the Treasure Quest. a prize at the regional finals of The Great A fundamental change in the understanding who lost my daughter to Wilms’, it is very Over the past few years the event British Entrepreneur Awards. of a childhood cancer is on the horizon sobering to know that almost 15 years later has seen vintage vehicles, sports cars LPT chief executive Phil Brace and thanks to a project funded by The Little a child with the same diagnosis is likely to and motorbikes be driven by colourful Wendy Tarplee-Morris, the charity’s co- Princess Trust. have the same outcome. characters in all manner of fancy dress founder, rubbed shoulders with some Scientists have now discovered the “Therefore, the news of any advances across Herefordshire countryside in of the biggest names in business at the earliest genetic root of the kidney cancer, which improve understanding and could search for clues. event in Birmingham. known as Wilms’ tumour, after comparing potentially lead to preventing childhood This year was no exception, with The Little Princess Trust was a finalist in tissue samples. cancer is very welcome indeed.” teams setting off from Shelsley Walsh in the “entrepreneur for good award” and Understanding the root of the cancer Worcestershire before earning points by finished as a runner-up in the category promises to improve treatment and help answering riddles to make their way to which was won by Guy Schanschieff. He prevent Wilms’ tumours returning. the finish line at the Baskerville Hall Hotel is the founder of Bambino Mio, one of the The discovery by the team at the near Hay-on-Wye. world’s largest reusable nappy brands. Wellcome Sanger Institute also increases It may pave a the chance of one day being able to The event was once again run by screen for cancers like this before tumours way to think Colliers’ Director Martyn Edwards, who is develop. about preventing a stage IV cancer survivor. Now in its third Tim Coorens, the first author of the study, year, the Treasure Quest has become a said: “A good analogy for what we found childhood cancer. staple in the real estate social calendar is that Wilms’ tumour is not just an isolated Swedish spectacular and, over the years, participants have Dates for diary weed on an otherwise well-maintained raised £20,000 for LPT. field. The brilliant work of The Little Princess Dancing the night away are (l-r) Juliette Join the LPT team at these events: “We discovered the weed has an Dr Sam Behjati, from the Wellcome Trust was celebrated at a special party Johnson, Andrew Johnson and James Arnold. March 15: Bath Half Marathon extensive root underneath the soil. Now we Sanger Institute, said the discovery not only close to the charity’s Hereford home. Swedish food and danced to live music know we need to look for the patch of soil signals a shift in the understanding of this The fundraising ball at Lyde Arundel took from Abba’s Angels. Keep growing March 24: Hereford Racecourse where the root has taken hold. If we remove particular cancer, but in childhood cancer on a Swedish theme to mark LPT’s move to The night also featured performances Charity Race Day that patch, the weed isn’t going to return.” more generally. offer its free service overseas. by the Hereford Academy of Dance and Extra demand is being placed on The LPT, which gave a grant of £63,844 to the Little Princess Trust for longer wigs. May 24: Great Manchester Run “Our findings represent a radical LPT is now working with Carl M Lundh to The Hey Yahs while an auction helped to research project, was started in memory of departure from how we think about Wilms’ ensure its wigs are being fitted and styled ensure more than £15,000 was raised for The charity’s logistics team is therefore July 16-18: London 2 Paris cycle ride Hannah Tarplee after she was diagnosed tumour because we never expected to find on children in Scandinavia who have lost the charity. calling on hair donors to delay their with a Wilms’ tumour in 2005. the root of cancer in normal-looking tissue,” their hair due to cancer treatment. Phil Brace, The LPT Chief Executive, sponsored cut for as long as they can. Cardiff Half Marathon October 4: Wendy Tarplee-Morris, Hannah’s mother he added. Ulf Rittemar and Sophie Lenormand, proudly informed all guests them that the LPT accepts wigs from seven inches but who is now the Research Manager at The “It may even pave the way for us to begin from LPT’s first European partner, were charity is now one of the biggest funders of ideally prefers hair donations to be in Little Princess Trust, added: “As a parent to think about preventing childhood cancer.” among more than 200 guests who enjoyed research into childhood cancers in the UK. excess of 12 inches. NEWS IN Chesney signs up Smashing stereotypes NEWS IN Chesney Hawkes, famed for his massive Tara began her work for LPT by having Callum Boyd knows just how much a wig BRIEF early ‘90’s hit ‘The One and Only’, has a sponsored hair cut by Andrew while she can help a young person with cancer. BRIEF joined the LPT family as an Ambassador. also invited some of our wig recipients to But like many young men who have lost When the singer heard about the charity London for an amazing dance workshop their hair due to chemotherapy he was not through a close friend, he was moved to at the Royal Opera House. initially told about the service offered by MBE honour Royal recognition act in any way possible to get involved and The Little Princess Trust. The Little Princess Trust’s Chair of The Little Princess Trust has received offer his support. Callum was diagnosed with Hodgkin Trustees shared a joke with Prince royal recognition in the form of a Chesney has pledged to support the Lymphoma when he was 21 and now William when he received his MBE at personal donation. charity through a number of events and wants others to know his story in the hope Buckingham Palace. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, gave the appearances in 2020 and beyond. that LPT can help more boys and young Tim Wheeler was awarded the MBE for sum to our charity so we can continue He has been joined on the Ambassador men get a real hair wig. his services to charity and education in our vital work. scheme by Royal Ballet First Artist Tara- Less than 10% of Little Princess Trust wig the Queen’s birthday honours list. We found out about the donation when Brigitte Bhavnani and celebrity hairdresser recipients are male – and Callum believes Tim, who joined the LPT team during a letter, addressed to our chief executive Andrew Barton. many are missing out on a vital helping his headship at Hereford Cathedral Phil Brace, was sent to our offices in hand due to a lack of awareness. Junior School, went to London for the investiture ceremony where he met The Hereford. Callum still has a vivid memory of Callum Boyd We have been asked not to disclose his “consenting to chemo” hospital Duke of Cambridge. The Prince asked about the work of the amount but can confirm it will help appointment when he realised he would They told him about The Little Princess LPT while the pair also spoke about the us give real hair wigs to young people not be considered for a wig. Trust and, before long, he was visiting the efforts involved in fundraising before up to the age of 24 and fund research He said: “A nurse ran through every “amazing” Baguley’s of Cheshire for a wig The Duke of Cambridge made a quip into finding kinder, less toxic treatments possible side-effect that could happen as fitting appointment. about the day soon arriving when he for childhood cancers. a result of my six-month treatment course: Callum finished his treatment last year would need a wig himself. The donation from the Duchess of nausea, fatigue, infertility, nerve damage before being given the all-clear. Tim, who is now head at Stockport Cornwall comes almost two years after and hair loss. He now lives and works in London for a Grammar School, joined other award another member of the royal family Chesney Hawkes (right) has joined (above) Andrew Barton and Tara-Brigitte Bhavnani in “The last one didn’t surprise me but, health research charity and is encouraging becoming an Ambassador for The Little Princess Trust. recipients such as Dan Snow in the helped our charity. without any real comment from the nurse, other young men – and boys – to get in Palace Ballroom on a day that shone The Little Princess Trust gained the words ‘Not Applicable’ were then written touch with LPT if they need a wig. a light on so much of the good that headlines around the world when the beside ‘Wig Referral’. “It’s not superficial and there’s no need for happens in the country. Duchess of Cambridge joined thousands “It wasn’t until I had started to get used to apologies – body image, can be a huge of others by donating her hair to us. some form of ‘chemo routine’ that I began part of what makes you “you”, particularly to think again … actually, why not?” at a time when everything else seems Research makes Undeterred, Callum spoke to his social chaotic, scary and strange,” he added. LPT treasure worker from Clic Sargent and his Teenage “The Little Princess Trust wig certainly The Little Princess Trust received its own Cancer Trust Youth Support Co-ordinator helped me get back to being me – and I’m piece of treasure thanks to the efforts of about the situation. very grateful.” Regional award crucial discovery the Midlands business community. More than £10,000 was raised for LPT The Little Princess Trust came away with by the organisers of the Treasure Quest. a prize at the regional finals of The Great A fundamental change in the understanding who lost my daughter to Wilms’, it is very Over the past few years the event British Entrepreneur Awards. of a childhood cancer is on the horizon sobering to know that almost 15 years later has seen vintage vehicles, sports cars LPT chief executive Phil Brace and thanks to a project funded by The Little a child with the same diagnosis is likely to and motorbikes be driven by colourful Wendy Tarplee-Morris, the charity’s co- Princess Trust. have the same outcome. characters in all manner of fancy dress founder, rubbed shoulders with some Scientists have now discovered the “Therefore, the news of any advances across Herefordshire countryside in of the biggest names in business at the earliest genetic root of the kidney cancer, which improve understanding and could search for clues. event in Birmingham. known as Wilms’ tumour, after comparing potentially lead to preventing childhood This year was no exception, with The Little Princess Trust was a finalist in tissue samples. cancer is very welcome indeed.” teams setting off from Shelsley Walsh in the “entrepreneur for good award” and Understanding the root of the cancer Worcestershire before earning points by finished as a runner-up in the category promises to improve treatment and help answering riddles to make their way to which was won by Guy Schanschieff. He prevent Wilms’ tumours returning. the finish line at the Baskerville Hall Hotel is the founder of Bambino Mio, one of the The discovery by the team at the near Hay-on-Wye. world’s largest reusable nappy brands. Wellcome Sanger Institute also increases It may pave a the chance of one day being able to The event was once again run by screen for cancers like this before tumours way to think Colliers’ Director Martyn Edwards, who is develop. about preventing a stage IV cancer survivor. Now in its third Tim Coorens, the first author of the study, year, the Treasure Quest has become a said: “A good analogy for what we found childhood cancer. staple in the real estate social calendar is that Wilms’ tumour is not just an isolated Swedish spectacular and, over the years, participants have Dates for diary weed on an otherwise well-maintained raised £20,000 for LPT. field. The brilliant work of The Little Princess Dancing the night away are (l-r) Juliette Join the LPT team at these events: “We discovered the weed has an Dr Sam Behjati, from the Wellcome Trust was celebrated at a special party Johnson, Andrew Johnson and James Arnold. March 15: Bath Half Marathon extensive root underneath the soil. Now we Sanger Institute, said the discovery not only close to the charity’s Hereford home. Swedish food and danced to live music know we need to look for the patch of soil signals a shift in the understanding of this The fundraising ball at Lyde Arundel took from Abba’s Angels. Keep growing March 24: Hereford Racecourse where the root has taken hold. If we remove particular cancer, but in childhood cancer on a Swedish theme to mark LPT’s move to The night also featured performances Charity Race Day that patch, the weed isn’t going to return.” more generally. offer its free service overseas. by the Hereford Academy of Dance and Extra demand is being placed on The LPT, which gave a grant of £63,844 to the Little Princess Trust for longer wigs. May 24: Great Manchester Run “Our findings represent a radical LPT is now working with Carl M Lundh to The Hey Yahs while an auction helped to research project, was started in memory of departure from how we think about Wilms’ ensure its wigs are being fitted and styled ensure more than £15,000 was raised for The charity’s logistics team is therefore July 16-18: London 2 Paris cycle ride Hannah Tarplee after she was diagnosed tumour because we never expected to find on children in Scandinavia who have lost the charity. calling on hair donors to delay their with a Wilms’ tumour in 2005. the root of cancer in normal-looking tissue,” their hair due to cancer treatment. Phil Brace, The LPT Chief Executive, sponsored cut for as long as they can. Cardiff Half Marathon October 4: Wendy Tarplee-Morris, Hannah’s mother he added. Ulf Rittemar and Sophie Lenormand, proudly informed all guests them that the LPT accepts wigs from seven inches but who is now the Research Manager at The “It may even pave the way for us to begin from LPT’s first European partner, were charity is now one of the biggest funders of ideally prefers hair donations to be in Little Princess Trust, added: “As a parent to think about preventing childhood cancer.” among more than 200 guests who enjoyed research into childhood cancers in the UK. excess of 12 inches. Anna’s Inside... • The ‘One and pride with Only’ joins LPT • Our wigs are for new look young men too Mum can’t believe • Anna just can’t stop smiling speed and ease of LPT’s super service Our promise December 2019 www.littleprincesstrust.org.uk Edition: 001 Anna Spiller just cannot stop looking in the When a child loses their hair, we’ll be mirror after receiving her wig from The there with a real hair wig to help them Little Princess Trust. regain their identity. The 10-year-old from West Wales is now We promise we won’t stop our full of pride and confidence in her new look work until the research we fund following a fitting and styling at one of the ensures that no child should Getting our message out salons in the LPT network. die of cancer Anna began losing her hair in 2018 before Anna in her LPT wig she was diagnosed with Alopecia this year. She went on to lose all her hair so her mother Claire got in touch with the charity’s in the mirror. Her face is filled Board of Trustees wig referral team. with happiness and pride – As well as providing wigs to people up to it’s lovely to see.” Tim Wheeler the age of 24 who have lost hair due to Claire praised Anna’s fellow Simon Tarplee cancer, The Little Princess Trust also helps pupils at New Quay Primary Tim Lowe youngsters suffering hair loss from other School who have all been supportive and conditions such as Alopecia. understanding of her daughter’s situation. Kate Bliss Claire knew of the Little Princess Trust Teachers have also helped explain the Tania Hudson through Anna’s friends but admitted she condition as mum and daughter decided Rob Pizii had no idea how easy it would be to get a on an honest and upfront approach from free real hair wig. the start. “I thought I’d have to jump through hoops,” Anna spoke to each class at her school she said. “But the process was quick and with the support of her teacher and Need answers simple and we were referred to a salon answered children’s questions. For questions, comments or more within a couple of days.” And when she had the wig fitted she got a Anna was in the seat at Alive and Klippin’ great reaction with many pupils struggling information please contact us at: LPT runners and supporters in Cardiff in Pontardawe within 10 days of her mum’s to believe it wasn’t her own hair. first email to have her new wig fitted. Claire Claire said the whole experience with the 01432 352359 said she “looks and feels incredible!” Little Princess Trust was amazing and was Hitting the road to raise Little Princess Trust’s profile “She’s really happy with it and feels like so grateful that she donated her own hair [email protected] A team of 50 created a piece of history for Trust supporters home in an incredible time The Little Princess Trust charity race day at herself again when she puts it on,” Claire to the charity. the Little Princess Trust by running 13.1 miles of 1 hour and 25 minutes. Hereford Racecourse on March 24. added. “If my hair can help put a smile on a girl’s around the streets of the Welsh capital. Meanwhile, Wendy Tarplee-Morris, Little Legends from the track including Peter “She keeps dressing up in her favourite face like I saw on my daughter’s then it’s The Little Princess Trust, For those who ran the Cardiff half marathon Princess Trust co-founder and research Scudamore and Richard Johnson will mix pretty dresses and putting it on and looking well worth it,” she said. Broadway House, in purple LPT uniforms were the first group to manager, managed to combine running with guests as they watch the action from officially represent the charity in an event of with media duties as she was interviewed LPT tables at the on-course restaurant. 32-35 Broad Street, this kind. live on the BBC by the former GB athlete And when the races are over pop icon Hereford, HR4 9AR. And there will be no stopping the Little Jamie Baulch. Chesney Hawkes, Nathan Moore from Help us to improve the lives of Princess Trust from raising more money – Little Princess Trust chief executive Phil Brother Beyond and the Hey Yahs will bring as well as its own profile – next year as the Brace said the LPT-50 showed “great the musical entertainment on a day not to thousands of children with cancer www.littleprincesses.org.uk charity will be taking part in the Bath half fellowship” at an event that certainly “pulled be missed. marathon and the London to Paris cycle everyone together.” Anyone can help LPT improve the lives It costs £550 to produce a wig and help restore a child’s confidence and identity. ride. Rose Wilesmith, the LPT events co- of thousands of children with cancer by The Little Princess Trust is also one of the biggest funders of research into childhood The LPT team in Cardiff was led by fireman ordinator, is now compiling teams to run at sponsoring a race or booking a table cancer in the UK. But as the charity does not employ any specialist fundraisers it needs Alex Hustwayte. Despite being dressed in the Bath half marathon on March 15 and ride • For further information on any of the your support. There are lots of different ways to help the charity continue its work and fairy wings and a skirt, he beat many club from London to Paris from July 16 to July 18. events, email [email protected] or give both hair and hope to thousands of children. You can call us on 01432 352359 and runners to be the first of The Little Princess Another big date for next year’s diary is call 01432 352359. pay by phone or send a cheque, made payable to The Little Princess Trust, to the charity at Broadway House, 32-35 Broad Street, Hereford, HR4 9AR. Supporters can also donate any whole amount from £1 to £20 by sending a text message. To send £3, for example, text 550LPT £3 First newsletter hot off the press to 70085. Join our family of fundraisers and help influence the outcomes of childhood cancer. Charity number: 1176160 Welcome one and all to the new Little hair through cancer and other conditions. Princess Trust newsletter that will keep you Our fantastic fundraisers continue to up to speed with some of the wonderful amaze with their sponsored haircuts that Our aim is to use this quarterly magazine work going on at our charity. give us the means to not only make and to tell you what we have been doing and to Follow There really is so much for us to shout pay for wigs but also to fund research into explain why we do what we do. PTrustUK about as we continue to give wigs to children childhood cancers at some of the country’s us on: @L and young people who have lost their own top universities. Happy Reading...