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See centrepages Graham Hart - Interim Chair in the future. receive We most of our funding from public and corporate donations, fundraising events, grants, gifts in wills our 11 shops. and through I retired in 2007, and it was always in 2007, and it was always I retired in my mind to become a volunteer, so I made contact with the charity, which, at the time, was based at St My John’s Hospital in Chelmsford. typing ability is fast but inaccurate the delete button – I know where is though - but my enthusiasm to help was high and so I was taken on. I usually go to the office on a Thursday and input data, mainly the Gift Aid details, and am happy to do anything that my meagre skills can cope with. I do about six enjoy hours a week, and thoroughly being useful to such a worthwhile cause. in all charities gain a lot Volunteers themselves, we make new friends, enjoy a laugh – most essential, and go home with a sense that in some way we have helped those who need it. Whilst I still play golf, I am also a member of Rock Choir – if you like singing give it a try. It’s is such an uplifting feeling singing with others, is no audition involved and there so no one is turned away. I also like bridge, and cryptic crosswords, have learntto sail in the last six years with my husband Ken.” Finally, I wanted to remind us all to remind I wanted Finally, setting vision when Helen’s of the of life quality “Good charity up the is the with Cancer while coping gift a sick personmost important provides. This edition can receive” trials into the Drug further insight 2015, to fund through we continue in support qualityand their impact turnlife, so please 12 to to page of more. read families wellI wish you and your to 2015, and look forward through Helen Rollasonmeeting you at a charity event soon. [email protected] situation that she had been in. others in the same been able to help of the charity would make her so really happy that she had fight, but the legacy in a hospital could be offset by having having treatment having treatment some complementary therapy to make her feel She realised that She realised now know, she lost her somewhat better. As we somewhat better. www.rideforhelen.co.uk Founded in 1999, we are Founded in 1999, we are named after the television Helen Rollason, presenter, who fought her inspirational battle with cancer in the public eye. Helen gave her name and support to this charity before she died so that we could help other cancer patients champion with Helen for a game of golf in Southend and her telling me she was having blood tests, as she had not been feeling well since coming the Atlanta Olympic home from Games. Sadly, those tests revealed she had cancer and the fight began. When I visited her in hospital or at home she still remained upbeat and looking for every to make her life possible approach bearable, thus the charity was more formed. Another exciting announcement is that both our annualto share Vintage will and Christmas fayres be returning Temple to Cressing Barns,favourite venues, one of my details on these events onmore page 3. This is another bumper edition of edition bumper another This is launch on the Building Moment. as part last year, for Helen of Ride of of 15 years of our celebration for Helen this years Ride the charity May. I’d on Sunday 10 will be held exceed the registrations love to see your in 2015 with 630+ achieved online at can register support. Your

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Here, Bev Lewis, long-time supporter and friend of Helen Rollason, explains in her own words why she helps out at the charity’s Head Office on a weekly basis, and encourages others to come and get involved too. “I met Helen when she worked for Essex Radio, based in Southend. golfer in I became a professional 1978 and Helen came to interview me about this – obviously a slow week for news! She had trained as so naturally sport was a PE teacher, her main interest. that interview we became From good friends, and it was wonderful to progress to see her career for BBC become a presenter Newsround and then Children’s to become the first woman Grandstand on to present BBC. She was a bubbly character, full of enthusiasm for life, and Nicky – her daughter- was the apple of her eye. meeting up I remember Head Office It’s so invigorating to watch the to watch invigorating It’s so through of spring pushing first bulbs the sign the garden, the soil in It’s beenof new beginnings. for of a new beginning somewhat first you in my me, as I welcome as Interim to moment introduction Charity. Chairperson of the the charityMy involvement with on becomingstarted 15 years ago, the call I answered a volunteer. position offor volunteers for the last April board trustee, joining the to be asked byand was delighted of into the role the trustee to step Christmas. interim chair just before Dear supporters, Dear

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homeware, Christmas gifts, jewellery, and much, much as well asmore entertainment for the smaller members of the host of stalls selling complete with a festive season host of classic vehicles. Our annual Christmas will start theFayre rides, free parking and a parking rides, free is a great day out for the day is a great whole family with stalls, music, entertainment, food and drink, donkey hosting all things vintage, months ahead The Vintage event, Fayre Vintage Fayre on Sunday or call 01245 380 719 or call 01245 380 Cressing Temple Barns in Essex. Temple Cressing Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 for more details in the www.rideforhelen.co.uk Look out on our website www.helenrollason.org.uk and help us beat last year’sand help us beat of moneyamazing amount cycling, aren’t raised. And if you how about volunteering to be a marshall at the event? Contact in the fundraising Dobson Claire able to help onteam if you are 01245 380719, or email claire. [email protected] on the look out for is also Claire volunteers to help at HRCC’s other Our two flagships events this year. annual 6 September and Christmas Fayre on back at this year November are family including Father Christmas, and a rather specialreindeers from... snowman. Both events are 10am until 4pm, entranceFrom Adults £5, Under 16’s FREE and concessions £4. of 15, 30 and 60 miles startingof 15, 30 Hatfield at The Crix, and finishing through and passing Peverel, Essex’s most picturesequesome of countryside. With and Juniors (16 adults at £15 for day a great and under) £8 it’s riders serious families and the more like to registeras well. If you would to take part go to Registered charity number 1052861 HRCC Community Fundraiser Claire volunteer at any of our HRCC events. Dobson is looking forward to her abseil to hear from supporters who are able to challenge, and in the meantime is hoping

Saturday 2 May and On Sunday 3 May 2015 Harlow Tye holding Rotary Club are their annual Abseil for Charity event. could abseil You 110approximately feet down the side of the Affinity in Tower Water Langley. Church If you are ininterested any of these challenges contact fundraising@ helenrollason.org. or call - 01245 380719. uk A week later we have our annual Ride for Helen cycle ride. Following the fantastic success of last year, our bike ride is back on Sunday 10 May and we need your help to make it an even bigger success this are There year. routes three Other supporters are challenging themselves in different ways in the name of HRCC this year. Could you go to new heights to raise funds? During November 2014, 18 intrepid 2014, 18 During November set off in the for Himalayas trekkers Helen Rollason for trek first bespoke Their amazingCancer Charity. of Poon them to the top feet took raisedthe amazing feat Hill, and of morethe awesome amount than £68,000. (You can read more on pages 8 andabout their travels 9). HRCC ensure This all combines to to 2015, whenenjoyed a bright start activitiesa number of fundraising will aid the momentum. runnersOur 12 London Marathon well into their training already are and fundraising ahead of the event on April 26. If you intend to go and watch the marathon, please look out for runners who will be wearing the charity an them running vests and give encouraging cheer.

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fundraising, Angela Lodge talk with Sue Barker during filming for the One Show, at our Support Centre at The filming for the One Show, at our Support Centre HRH Prince Harry presenting the Helen Rollason Award HRH Prince Harry presenting the was presented toRollason Award was presented ceremony where the Helen where Year ceremony the The charity was delighted by The charity was delighted awards given out. awards forward to 2015. several well deserving were there positive note and lookspositive note and year the end of last Towards up how 2014 ended on aup how 2014 ended year. Here, Moment rounds- Moment year. Here, forward to another greatforward Cancer Charity is lookingCancer the team at Helen Rollasonthe team As winter turns to SpringAs winter Looking back… looking forward looking back… Looking

page 10 for details. at the Pride of Essex Awards - see recognition for their charity workrecognition HRCC's very own received Also, during this time three ofAlso, during this time three www.helenrollason.org.uk. missed it, you can still catch it on awareness of our work, and if youawareness a fantastic boost for public Our feature on the show wasOur feature featured on The BBC's One Show on featured the awards night the charity was the awards Nikki Rollason. Helen’s daughter, deserving cause. In the lead up to to interviewMiddlesex Centre presented the award to such a the award presented Barker visited our North Sue where delighted that HRH Prince Harry sports nut, she would have been Helen. A self-confessed face of adversity, named after outstanding achievement in the This is a very special award for This is a very special award Sawbridgeworth shops Sawbridgeworth and family and friends and was fantastic, paved the way for a fun- packed and successful afternoon. occasion The community had a real : @HelenRollasonCC Twitter owner Rachel Martin invited HRCC to have a have to HRCC invited Martin Rachel owner

Count-ing the Coins Count-ing the busy organisinghas been a variety of Count Diane Le HRCC. In mid-October she held an fundraising activities for welcomed her she where with a Difference AfternoonTea and a warmguests with a glass of Prosecco smile! the event Diane organised a range of activities throughout our local from and commented: "The support and generosity feel about it, and we were delighted to raise close to £800." delighted feel about it, and we were a quiz for in early February almost 100Then people gathered family, Friends, House in Sawbridgeworth. Church at the night The Rivers Hospital old colleagues, neighbours, staffand from the Helen Rollason charity shop, alongside members from the Camera Club and local tennis club enjoyed Bishop’s Stortford a cosy, noisy and fun evening. Diane’s husband was an amazing and Sarah friends whilst quizmaster, Chris helped with all the the ‘behind scenes’ madness, including plating alone raffle The ploughman’s! 96 up raised £256, and with entry fee on raised a whopping evening the top, the victory for £830. Plus a narrow Teamsters! Tennis Chrissy will Diane and her daughter embark on a Sahara Trek more busy planning are and HRCC, aid of in year this later then. events before JUST THE TICKET Interiors Terajola Barns the Chigborough at stall Farmer'sChristmas Market and . raised £110 selling raffle tickets Lauren, Rachel's daughter, PAMPERING FOR POUNDS PAMPERING Baddow, in Great Just Pampered seventh celebrated their Chelmsford a special in 2014 anniversary by running 16 October. and 15 on event charity HRCC for charity to the A donation was made with £8 being provided, every treatment any £10 mini pamper treats donated from tombola with a Along going to the charity. the two-day event available guests for Kerri Lee go to owner raised £213. Thanks for their continued Draper and the team support to the charity. SOUP-ER IDEA held a Soup and Pud Fundraising Group The HRCC Takeley 40 guests tucked into their Almost October. evening on Sunday 5 time was had by all. The soup-er amountsupper and an enjoyable pud to good use. of £277 was raised and this money will be BARN DANCING FUN Regular charity barn dance Patient-Saunders organiser Maureen once again organised a fun and games dancing of evening Village Hall Waters in Woodham band foot Metric in mid October. the music and among the provided luck their try to guests for games a bottle of coin for a at was a roll her way danced to an drink which alone raised £70. Maureen at amazed am said: “I £748.She of total fundraising evening of everyone who came along, and would like to the generosity my gratitude.” express Rollason : Helen Facebook - HRCC Charity Cancer follow us on... follow

Pudding on a show Herts, held a Pudding in Bishop’s Stortford, The Lemon Tree and Pies on Thursday 29 January and guest enjoyed a yummy £645 was raised on the night whichevening of food treats. donationsincluded some generous of raffle tickets. Raffleto the purchase donated by Coco Fineprizes were Belgian Chocolates, Duchess Oils, The Lifehouse Spa in Thorpe-le-soken and Kevin Lunt Golf Academy amongst was a late anonymousothers. There done to Luke and donation of £60. Well Sue Fishpool and the team for cooking success. up such a great Ladies are real treasures! Witham & District Lioness Club have their raised an amazing £281 through held on Trove and Treasure Trash 31 January. Saturday ROCKING OUT FOR CHARITY Helen again supported City Festival once Blues in the Chelmsford Rollason Cancer Charity at their annual weekend of celebrating Blues and Rock music. Raffle tickets were sold during the three- to and raised £1,245. Thanks go in late September day event event music loving the and team organising the Garner, Nick goers. LEMON-AID White Notley Village Hall was the location for a quiz night November, 7 on Saturday a good-natured following where and sportsmanship competition congratulationsinvolved, all from The evening waswent to winners The Speckled Lemons! organised by friends of Helen Rollason including Dianne Stradling £530 for HRCC. Dianneand Helen’s daughter Nikki and raised a fun social occasioncommented: “The evening was not just fundraiser and a great for the lovely White Notley villagers, but Elevenfriend.” much-loved a remember to opportunity an RogerQuizmaster of eye watchful the under out it battled teams run the previously had Essex. Roger BBC Editor of Buxton, Sports sports desk at the local independent radio station, Radio Essex, where he was the firstbroadcasting boss of Helen Rollason. After running a total of 137 running After miles on top of 700 miles training, our marathon champion Dan Summers is pictured and Trust Corporate presenting here a with Lodge, Angela Consultant, for Dan £1,000. Thanks for cheque efforts, your marathon your and for 12 strong our for support continued team of Virgin London Marathon runners this year. DAN’S THE MAN!

The Pub, East Street in Braintree and their and in Braintree East Street The Pub, have raised Jardines The room function more than £1,700 with two terrific fundraising and Sean Scarrett 31 events. On October, asked and Party Halloween a held friends along. coming for donation a make to guests Complete with a finger buffet,and all in fancy dress, crawly jelly shot for creepy a free evening. Sean would like to thank all everyone had a fantastic for Garry to special mention with success, a such party the making and landlady Pub, Dee Morgan, at The landlord the and Toni, The from and last minute make-up artist Kerry Staines Valerie – 7 November – Saturday following weekend On the Pub too! of HRCC organised a 1940's and supporter Barry Allen, a patient function adjacent Jardines at the and Dance evening Dinner by all hall. Much fun was had with music from the paying diners the support appreciated Barry greatly the Cactus Production. back. give something to wanted he felt and by HRCC, provided THANK YOU... THANK TO THE PUB CHEERS

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memory of Bob Miller. Chelmsford Amateur Boxing Club in Chelmsford Head of fundraising, Angela Lodge is presented with a cheque for £2,500 from with a cheque for £2,500 from presented ob Miller Fond farewell to B of his local Bob Miller dedicated his life to care inspector, community, as policeman, an Ofsted numerous organising charity events and running but the clubs. Bob sadly passed away in August, HRCC legacy of his work still lives on and recently Bob’s family and has received more than £5,500 from support of our friends carrying on his long-standing charity. Amateur Boxing of the Chelmsford Bob was president show at Club which held a charity boxing dinner House on Boreham Thursday 27 November in his memory. During the evening an auction raised £2,500 for HRCC. The gym had been re-opened a officially couple of days before the charity evening by Bob’s Miller, Maureen Miller. mayor Trevor wife along with Chelmsford Consultant, Angela Lodge said: Corporate and Trust of people and Bob was a group a great “They are friend and inspiration to the charity.” great one Then in the following month, Candice Miller, for Helen a Tea of Bob’s two daughters organised on 5 and at the Craig Hubert Salon in Chelmsford Clients to the salon paid a minimum 6 December. donation of £2 and tucked into tea and homemade cake. Candice and her colleagues raised £105. than 50 And during the early part of 2015 more honor Bob’s memory by taking to people gathered part in a 17-mile charity walk organised by his brother, the areas took the hikers through The route Les Miller. that Bob would have known during his time in the Police Station through Brentwood – from police force and Kelvedon Hatch, Doddinghurst, Brentwood Cathedral. The walk and ending at Chelmsford Writtle raised almost £2,000 of which Leslie donated £1,200 to HRCC and he said: “It was a lovely day, although it was very emotional too. I think Bob would have loved the walk.” charity Brentwood Festival charity fund. Brentwood with Jason Jobson, Director of The with Jason Jobson, Director Claire Dobson (left) and LornaClaire Ellis

toured the centre and met some of the patients. the centre toured and Centres Manager Lorna Manager and Centres Ellis. Jason and Laurie Fundraiser Claire Dobson Fundraiser Claire received by Community received which was gratefully with a cheque for £7,500, Edmonds, to present HRCC Edmonds, to present event organiser, Laurie event organiser, House, along with fellow Support Centre Rochelle Support Centre visited our Springfield Director Jason Jobson Director more than £12,000 for the charities. February 2015 Festival Sanctuary, and during this time they raisedSanctuary, and during this time the end of Towards two charities – us and Hopefield Animaltwo charities – us and Hopefield charity fund supported Brentwood Festival During 2014, the fund visits our Centre estival F Brentwood Stoker and Tony Norris, and dance group GNC. Norris, and dance group Stoker and Tony Entertainment for the night was from singers Kymberleythe night was from Entertainment for support for the family. care for Bridie during her treatment and provided and provided for Bridie during her treatment care ©. photos MacPherson for the professional - Andrew Photo credit both died of cancer in 2010 both died of cancer and 2012. helped HRCC Emma Barley and Vicki Gavin Inskip, Beech. bottom right (l-r) Abigail Pelster, Pictures Beech - Vicki's husband Darren's parents - who also Beech - Vicki's parents husband Darren's The night was also a celebration of Bridie and Dave a celebration of Bridie and Dave The night was also businesses. her friends and family, and supported by local her friends and family, was organised by Sue's daughter Vikki Beech and ago from cancer. ago from Hertfordshire, Hotel in High Wych, Manor of Groves celebration of Sue Thrift, who died 10 years who died 10 of Sue Thrift, celebration at dance ball held course dinner and The three ‘the Sue Do’ held in remembrance and and Do’ held in remembrance ‘the Sue Rollason Cancer Charity last October at last October Cancer Charity Rollason More than £10,000 was raised for the Helen the Helen for was raised than £10,000 More A NIGHT TO REMEMBER TO NIGHT A

DRIVE FOR SUCCESS and his team at British Car Auctions Ed Coverley, Sales Manager, thenominated HRCC during their annual charity week towards During the week staff organised stalls, auctioned end of October. was evendonated goods, and rattled collection tins, there a Halloween themeda face painter to give visiting children Manager at The North Maria Fleet, Support Centre makeover. the charity during the week, andMiddlesex Hospital represented a cheque for an amazing £4,500. was delighted to receive MURRAY MAKES A MINT in Helen for held an all day Tea Sylvia Murray rain did not constant and the mid October stop guests flocking to the event. Sylviaday, with the a Bring and Buy sale on arranged had the leftover items taken to the HRCC South day the raised from Money shop. Woodford St.Barts and HRCC was splitequallybetween with each Research and Leukaemia Hospital Charity Lymphoma £439. As Sylvia’s annual event had the previous charity receiving day the on temperature the where August in held been year 2015 summer event her that she is hoping 90 degrees, reached kindly! more her guests sees the weather treat

from cancer. I think this made cancer. from everyone impact with a real out. bore – as our final figure The amazing ‘Pot Luck Supper Ladies’ not only set up the hall but also supplied their wonderful cakes – which sold out. My long suffering husband, actor and comedian Al Naed, the whole eveningcompered and turned bottle raffle into the – very funny! I dida cabaret a couple of songs - one I had written called ‘Why’ seemed apt for the evening. We pretty – don’t played ‘Heads and Tails’ ask - and the cherry on the top was when Al’s Aunty Fran had such a lovely evening she a charitydonated £225 from walk she had made over the London O2. Each weekday lunchtime catch Sadie Nine on air as she takes listeners calls, texts and e-mails about the top stories affecting Essex and beyond. Combined with music, news, sport and with the movers and plus interviews weather, shakers behind the headlines - Daily between DAB / 103.5FM / noon and 2pm BBC Essex 95.3FM * My wonderfulMy Ladies’ Supper Luck ‘Pot - the friends be would of £10 price a ticket I decided - and very inviting. fair – and VERY at and flyers, again did the posters Print Pronto a posting took to not just And the ladies good rate. on doors but knocking the village through the flyers support the they should telling them why them and evening. 80 tickets – and everyone turnedSo we sold over hall and danced – packed into the school up! We night away. and donated - the every £40 raised would pay forI explained that counselling, massages - reflexology, a treatment living with and recoveringetc. – for someone – So, we all had fun but what did we raise? Well, with gift aids – we raised over £1,200 for The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. I was absolutely amazed. I thought £300 may be possible, so I was totally blown away at the generosity. ALL know We That means over 26 treatments. someone who has been affected in some way or another by cancer . So, thanks to a tiny village someone can have an hourpeoples’ generosity, every week for 6 months - an hour totreatment help them along their way. to It also helped me to say just a little ‘Thank You’ the wonderful people and this wonderful charity for helping me through. Sadie Nine BBC Essex Presenter

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another friend got our local school to donate their hall for the evening. I know I’ll be attending for a while, and I really to Heatherwanted to show my appreciation at the Rivers Branch, so, and Rachel and Wendy I organised a Charity Night - and what a night it I was offered treatment and now receive weekly and now receive treatment I was offered It’s amazing the of reflexology. treatments that it it has made. And, it’s not just difference eases my uncomfortable feet, but also, that it is a completely. I feel I am givingtime for me to relax itself . and repair my body a chance to recover So, when my consultant suggested reflexology may help, I jumped at the chance. I was put in touch with the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity at the Rivers Hospital and I felt I had been given a helping hand to help me through. My fingers and feet – now that’s feet. My Yes, another matter. feet feel as if I have chilblains all cold - exceptthe time. Freezing not. And the soles feelthey’re as if I have stones in the bottom of my shoes. Once I spent the whole day hobbling around worse thanthinking they were then, when I took my boots ever, off at home, I found a crumpled up sock in my boot! We all know that chemo means We sickness and the loss of hair, but I don’t think manytiredness of us know about the other effects. I certainly didn’t until I it. My hair is nowwent through coming back – curlier than ever but nothing a straightner won’t sort out! When I discovered I had breast cancer – again – I I had breast When I discovered I and then, in January last year, had two operations was course of chemotherapy. I started an 18 week extra that I only took three of myself very proud days off show on BBC Essex whilst of my daily radio - but it was a struggle. treatment my going through Sadie’s story Sadie’s toSadie Nine talks Presenter BBC Essex cancer, with about her experience Moment Cancer Charity Helen Rollason the help giving she set about and how has provided to the charity. something back

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Inspirational story Call us on 01245 380 719 6 Festive Fun www.helenrollason.org.uk 7 , for four Research Centre, donated a Centre, Research and lights to the tree Christmas Centre to help everyone in theget spirit. Christmas Star pupils Primary School held Woodville collections following their Infant and Junior School Christmas Productions and raised a fantastic £347. The in good were audience generous spirits after watching their infant performchildren Baubles shows, and watching junior pupils of Williamambitious production Tempest. Shakespeare’s Orchestrating a great evening Caprice heldEssex Wind Orchestra their annual Christmas Nowell on 6 December raising fundsSaturday once again for both us and Farleigh Hospice in the beautiful Chelmsford Cathedral. Interim Chair Graham Hart attended the evening that raised £750, and commented: “What a wonderful celebration of music, so grateful of Caprice’sand we are continued support of our charity.” Santa gives HRCC a gift too! HRCC a gift Santa gives HRCC staff and supporters, in early braved the cold weather Father Christmas December to assist for local and his sleigh collect good cheer charities, and bring in Essex. On Friday 5 to residents Stan Davies December organiser of The Lion’s and fellow members to door in the Club collected door Community HRCC area. Braintree and Wooderson Fundraiser Heather Alan Wagstaff charity supporters and daughter Katie, along with her friend Ellie Hayter helped to collect £454. A week later on Thursday 11 December The Lions Club with out again were Martin Wood Baddow collecting in the Great organised by Bob Paige. Ellie area on hand Hayter and Heather were once again, this time helped by Sue Hayden, HRCC Finance Director and McIlroy Margaret HRCC Trustee supporters Nikki Kilpin with her family and friends, and Nicola and Jamie Gurnett a further £350 was and raised. Heather was thrilled with the amount raised commenting: “Great evenings, despite the cold weather, and it was lovely seeing all the faces light up at the sight children’s of the Santa and his sleigh.” nurse Songs of estate A big thanks goes to oncology agent Paul Mason Associates. agent Paul St. later in Chingford, A few days once Church Peter’s and St. Paul’s Service a Christmas Carol again held led by on behalf of HRCC The Pam Rhodes. Praise presenter a fantastic local community enjoyed almost £1,000. service and raised at the North Middlesex Hospital, team at our Judy Hills, and the entire for London HRCC Support Centre organising the evening. concluded with homemade mulled with homemade concluded by the mince pies served wine and Fundraising Hatfield Peverel charity’s sponsor Thanks to Group. Just tree-mendous! Pam Quelch and The Waterworld in Enfield Centre made a donation to the charity for every Christmas sold raising Tree £200, and John Sanders, a patient at Broomfield and children’s games. Organiser and children’s Steve Morley said: "The day was start to finish, but the so busy from paid off as we hardwork group's raised a fantastic £2,740." the Takeley saw The week before active in their Fundraising Group local community as part of the in the Christmas Fayre Takeley village Silver Jubilee Hall. They raised £678 with a variety of stalls and by for cooking up all day breakfasts visitors. forA huge thank you to both groups their on-going fantastic fundraising efforts HRCC. on behalf of Fun at the Fayre The Springfield Fundraising Group held their annual Christmas Bazaar Hall in at St. Augustine’s Church The local community Chelmsford. came to support the event, which a variety of stalls, tombola featured of

presided over the service, which presided The Reverend Stephen Northfield Stephen The Reverend perfect evening." enjoyed the school choir. It was a enjoyed the school choir. Fiona Farrell who said: "I particularly who said: Fiona Farrell was supporter and former patient One of the carol service readers readers service One of the carol children who sang beautifully.” children and I am extremely proud of the proud and I am extremely “It was a most enjoyable evening, headmaster Peter James, who said: choirmaster and Julie Andrews The pupils were accompanied by The pupils were and helped to raise £375 for HRCC. entertained the Christmas crowd entertained the Christmas crowd local St. Andrew’s Junior School Junior local St. Andrew’s and 20 children from the choir of from and 20 children very worthwhile charity." Hadfelda Choir Choir, St. Andrew’s raised such a great amount for this raised such a great a trio of choirs. from and we are very pleased to have and we are enjoyed festive singingcongregation stopped to listen and sing-along, The 26 November. Wednesday skill and enthusiasm. Many shoppers skill and enthusiasm. Many shoppers held a Christmas Celebration on St.Andrew’s Church, Hatfield Peverel Hatfield Church, St.Andrew’s Christmas service celebrations. HRCC hosted its two annual Hitting the right festive note a silent night when It was far from seasonal songs with great gusto, great seasonal songs with The Choir performed a selection the Key Stage 2 Choir to Tesco store. store. to Tesco the Key Stage 2 Choir delight to accompany members of delight to accompany It was therefore a privilege and a privilege It was therefore achievements of our School Choirs. achievements of our All Saints said: "We are proud of the proud are All Saints said: "We Michelle Williams, Headteacher of process. HRCC raise more than £300 in the HRCC raise more entertaining shoppers and helping entertaining shoppers England Primary school in Maldon, school in Maldon, England Primary the choir from All Saints Church of of All Saints Church from the choir 3 December were greeted by greeted were 3 December superstore in Maldon on Wednesday in Maldon on Wednesday superstore Shoppers visiting the Tesco visiting the Tesco Shoppers Something to sing about Something How HRCC celebrated Christmas 2014 2014 Christmas celebrated HRCC How enjoyed her amazing experience: Tracy Beighton, Clive Vaus, Ben Vincent. Beighton, Clive Vaus, Tracy Gilbert, Sara Nimmo, Victoria Gill Millane Clark, Hannah Thomas, Christine Browne, Kevin Pollard, Emma Lincoln, Kevin Pollard, Hannah Thomas, Christine Browne, Front Row (L-R) Sam Lonergan, Katie Lay, Christine Richardson, Hannah Katie Lay, Christine Richardson, Row (L-R) Sam Lonergan, Front Back row: (L-R) Emma Osborne, Lynda Kinsella, Jane Harding, Owen Elliot, Kinsella, Jane Harding, (L-R) Emma Osborne,Back row: Lynda Christine's daughter Hannah Thomas found the trek muscles andto be magical: "Laughing, crying, tired AMAZING. It pushed me to my limits and - culture better person. beyond, and has made me a stronger, hearts." kind and have generous The people are Clive Vaus enjoyed the opportunityRecently retired whilst making a worthwhile adventure of a fresh for me highlights "Trip contribution in the process: the top of Poon amazing views, reaching the were Hill to watch the sunrise, Kathmandu and reaching the bar at the end of the trek!" volunteer forJane Harding has been a regular HRCC: "Not just a huge personal achievement I also got to make some wonderful memories in a wonderful place that will last a lifetime." Tracy Beighton wanted to raise money for a cancer charity following her father's cancer experience: "Even better than I thought it would be. Nepal was an amazing country and we met some amazing people." Lynda Kinsella "It was good to get out of my comfort zone and complete a challenge like this both physically and mentally, whilst raising funds for such a great charity." was inspired to undertake the to undertake Sam Lonergan was inspired of her mother and found great challenge in memory her experience: "Anpeace of mind during charity. You an incredible experience for incredible at times and achieve a peacewill be challenged will appreciate know existed. You of mind you didn't to and everyone you hold dear everything you have you." Christine Browne had never done anything like for me "The highlight of the trek before: the trek and mywas sharing the experience with friends daughter Hannah and finishing it!" exciting and emotional." Ben Vincent felt privileged to have had such an experience, one he will never forget: "If you want look no whilst helping others an amazing adventure scenery like no Life changing experience, further. by inspiring people." other and surrounded Owen Elliot wanted to do something extra special into himself to mark his 60th birthday and threw and organised walks with his trusty dogpreparations many highlights, but the one were at his side: "There that stood out was the early morning to Poon walk remembering were some of the group Hill where It was who had died of cancer. friends and relatives a very emotional time." the personal challenge:Gillian Millane relished waiting for"I could not wait to go, like a child start to finish it was just the bestChristmas, and from and I loved every minute of it." Sara Nimmo, who had Seasoned trekker, to HRCC the idea of a trek originally brought would encourage everyone to discover the trek and it lived up to trek experience: "This is my third the other two. It was well organised and the scenery was superb. So peaceful at the top of Poon Hill. was amazing,Seeing the faces of novice trekkers madeand the achievement of organising this trek and you'll never Just do one trek, me very proud. it." regret toSara's daughter Hannah Gilbert was inspired get involved in the challenge with mum Sara: "I was nervous about the physical demands of the challenge, but found I was fitter than I first than Ithought, and enjoyed the walking a lot more expected. The experience was a million times better than I thought, and the sense of achievement was unreal." Emma Osbourne would do it again in a heartbeat: "Every step I took gave me a view to carry on and top and together the steps brought the reach friendships and memories to last a lifetime - exhilarating, Here our intrepid walkers recall their amazingHere our intrepid walkers recall experiences... The trekkers – whose lives had been affected byThe trekkers – whose to a height of 3,400m above seacancer – climbed raised enough money tolevel, and collectively a Centre, Rochelle House, for fund HRCC’s Support An amazing gift in the last couplewhole six months. the year in which the charityof months of 2014, it’s 15th anniversary.commemorated hours a day walked for six to seven The adventurers Pokhara – the second from route along a circular largest city in Nepal, completing a 65 kilometre into the mountains. route Eighteen trekkers took on the heights of the Himalayas, and Himalayas, of the heights the on took trekkers Eighteen

Trekkers on top of the world Call us on 01245 380 719 8 raised more than £68,000 good fundraising Frightfully Christine Richardson enjoyed the craziness of Tea for Helen Kathmandu. "Other highlights for me were the serene and peaceful Sherpas who overwhelmed It may have been Halloween, but back me with their support and some lifelong friendships." in October Rochelle House held a Tea for Emma Lincoln took on the challenge after losing Helen that was frightfully… good! Centre her dad to cancer: "Nepal is the most incredible staff and patients pulled out all the stops country, a very peaceful and spiritual place. It calmed my mind about the last year, helped me with homemade cakes galore and a in some ways to accept what has happened, and really fantastic atmosphere. generally gave me much more peace Beryl Russell who works of mind. The money raised will go to helping other at the Centre, had been people's parents as it did busy knitting once more, mine. It was really nice to this time making Christmas be able to give something puddings that secretly back, have a great contained golden Ferrero adventure, and raise lots of Rocher delights inside. money for a truly wonderful Each one had taken Beryl around 30 minutes charity... a win win situation." to make and much to Beryl’s delight, they Kevin Pollard was keen to were a complete sell-out. support partner Emma Lincoln whose father had been cared for by HRCC, and felt that the trek Lesley and Brian was made very special by the noble cause it was Peacock found the supporting and those being remembered on it: Centre five years "We wouldn't have been doing the trek if it hadn't ago following a been for the traumatic events of the previous year, recommendation from and yet out of that we were able to experience Broomfield Hospital. something new, by focusing on the trip and being Lesley described the able to share that with other like-minded people Centre as a lifeline: was very uplifting. We have all raised money to help "This was where I others faced with similar situations, it just felt that came to terms with my it was something that benefitted more than just cancer, I could just sit ourselves which was very rewarding. The whole trek here and cry if I wanted felt like it was taken from a movie." to and there are no Brian and Lesley Peacock Tori Clark jumped at the opportunity to be part of words to describe such a life-changing adventure: "The experience just how the Centre has helped me. I was was just amazing, and our local trek guides and lifted here, in such tranquil and encouraging porters really helped to make the trip so fantastic. surroundings. The Centre gave me peace, They go out of their way for every single one of and confidence again." you, whether it's to provide you information of the www.helenrollason.org.uk local villages, motivate you and to entertain you in The centre also the evening after a hard days trekking! I wouldn't helped Brian as a even think twice about doing another one, and for carer for Lesley, and anyone that's thinking about whether to do one or was also so grateful not, JUST DO IT." that the Centre Katie Lay felt the trek had been a defining moment was available for in her life: "The trek itself was the most incredible them both. They experience I have achieved. Awesome scenery themselves had held which never failed to take your breath away a Tea for Helen event, alongside amazing people with their stories and complete with Pimms, comradeship between us to achieve our goal. We and raised £1,300 as really were on top of the world!" Tea Party guests: Marrianne a way of giving back For more information on challenges with HRCC Cavaco (right), with mum Jean and sons Harry and Oscar. to the charity. in 2015 contact Community Fundraiser Heather Wooderson on 01245 380 719, or email Jenny Collins opened her home [email protected] to an all day Tea for Helen on Tuesday 2 December, Jane Harding and Gillane Millane both and charged her guests £2 Supporting people give their time volunteering in the Danbury living with cancer admission for a cuppa and and Wickford HRCC shops. Call us on a mince pie. Jenny also served lunch and 01245 380 719 if you are able to join delicious mulled wine during the middle of the our volunteer team. day with a £4 charge and raised £250. 9 FUNDRAISING BITE FUNDRAISING

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community It’s all about about all It’s Fifteen years ago John lost his brother in law toFifteen years ago John lost his brother cancer and he vowed to honour his memory. Fundraising events and John’s annual golf day have meant John has Golf Club at Colne Valley now raised over £150,000 for HRCC. Three of our very own were honoured at the honoured of our very own were Three Pride of Essex Awards. Supporters John Ames and in highly recommended Eunan MacIntyre were the Community Champion category. Eunan is Football Club and of Springfield the secretary since 2012 has raised over £21,000 for the football club, in addition to raising funds for many other charities including HRCC and Papworth Hospital. Pride of Essex Awards Essex of Pride

That is the philosophy of Len Fry and SandiThat is the philosophy the Wheatsheaf pub and who run Tredwell, Peverel. in Hatfield restaurant running of the pub four andThey took over the and the pub’s standing amonga half years ago in the to strength strength from locals has gone subsequent years. The warm-hearted raising couple have been for a considerable amount offunds for charity ago they decided to add years time, and three (HRCC) to the listHelen Rollason Cancer Charity of organisations they help. based in HatfieldThe charity’s headquarters are that and the couple believe strongly Peverel, to help their localbusinesses have a responsibility charities. local charity,”“Local people should support their Helen Rollason assaid Len, who also remembers a top TV sports presenter. by cancer in“Everyone is unfortunately touched Helen Rollasonsome way, and charities such as in supportingCancer Charity have a vital role people and their families and friends.” years, last three Each August bank holiday for the The Wheatsheaf organises an annual family fun whole team atday to raise funds for HRCC. The the pub dedicate a large amount of time and event a fantasticeffort into making the three-day one for the local community. Complete with live music, home-cooked food, bouncy castle, side shows and a vast selection of day ales on tap, the villagers enjoy a great real out in the pub’s large garden. pulls out all“Everyone at the Wheatsheaf really successthe stops to make the fun day the great Sandi. team effort,” said a proud that it. “It’s a real "

Call us on 01245 380 719 Big hearts at the heart of the community 10 www.helenrollason.org.uk Our Support Centres 11 T. 020 8887 2408 T. to HRCC, which were then matched by Vivienne's own family run business, Leech Services. PicturedGroup is Viviennehere (left) Lornapresenting with cheques totalling £1,080.

They are friendly, relaxing places places relaxing friendly, are They has given us a generous grant to replace the grant to replace has given us a generous furniture having great in the lounge so we are fun choosing and buying items that will give the Those of you who have a whole new look. room visited Rochelle House will know that it has been hidden under ivy for years. Two of our energetic volunteers, John Cockell and David Goodey have the walls. much of it from battled with it and removed Supporter and patient at Rochelle House, Vivienne Leech, asked her clients and suppliers for donations Vivienne means business Boots at Woodford Green are offering patients at the are Green Boots at Woodford ‘Feel more like yourself’ sessions, completeSupport Centre sessions arewith No.7 goody bags. The next available To book21 April and 19 May between 11am and 1pm. Support Centre on 020 8887 2408. the call please Confidence Boost Artist and patient Zohreh MofizadehArtist and patient Zohreh exhibited a uniquerecently artcollection of thought-provoking her own Drawn from at the Centre. and the loss experience of cancer, the of her husband, also to cancer, her journey.artwork helped other patients share deeply shocking,“Losing my husband to cancer was Withhe always supported me to be creative. my own cancer it affected me emotionally, making me so low in mood. Withwith but to create, that I lost my confidence way back,” said Zohreh. plenty of support I am finding my emotional and expressiveShe added: ”My art is far more my art.” again through now; I am discovering my self-worth Where to find us: - Podium Building, Floor Ground Radiotherapy Department, University Hospital, North Middlesex London N18 1QX. Edmonton, Sterling Way, on the Centre meeting contact Group For the next Support the number above. on Lymphoedema 1pm Talk 14 April - 11am - Tuesday Painting a picture London times Opening 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday, e make no charge for these services. no charge for these We make (Photo - Essex and Herts Observer)

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the number above. For more information,For more please contact Lorna Elllis on 18 March, 15 April, 20 May, 17 June, 15 July. 18 March, Wednesdays - 7.30 - 8.30pm Wednesdays Milestone makeover for Rochelle House Support group meetings Chelmsford CM1 7TJ. Chelmsford Rochelle House, Lawn Lane Springfield Where to find us: T. 01245 463 633 T. Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm. Opening times support charities including HRCC. wrapped cushions to several cancer Members of the WI presented beautifullyMembers of the WI presented heart shaped cushions for charity. Sawbridgeworth WI have been sewing Heather Bird on the number above. Heather Bird For more information,For more please contact use in helping HRCC. talents to great 15 April, 2 June, 22 July. 15 April, 2 June, the love and putting their creativespreading Wednesdays - to midday 10.30am have been Institute Groups Women’s Support group meetings Idea that is sew good Hertfordshire CM21 0HH. Hertfordshire High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, Road, Sawbridgeworth, High Wych Thomas Rivers Wing, The Rivers Hospital Where to find us: Friday - 9.00am - 5.00pm T. 01279 602 667 5.00pm T. Friday - 9.00am - Thursday 3.00pm 9.00am - Tues & Wed 9.30am - 4.00pm - 9.30am & Wed Tues Opening times Opening

programme of refurbishment. M & G in Chelmsford of refurbishment. programme pristine as they once were so we have started apristine as they once were here for so long. Consequently, things aren’t as things aren’t for so long. Consequently, here “It seems hard to believe that we have been“It seems hard House – which has just reached its 13th birthday! House – which has just reached the Chelmsford Cancer Support Centre – Rochelle Cancer Support Centre the Chelmsford Lorna Ellis, Centre Manager, talks to Moment about Lorna Manager, Ellis, Centre Essex

Hertfordshire including massage and reflexology. reflexology. massage and including Patients can also have therapies that work together with their medical treatment and reduce stress stress reduce and treatment medical with their together work that therapies also have can Patients where cancer patients can go - with their families, friends and carers - for support and counselling. counselling. and - for support carers and friends their families, - with can go patients cancer where Our award-winning centres support people living with cancer. with living people support centres award-winning Our FUNDRAISING BITE

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FUNDRAISING BITE diagnosis robbed me ofdiagnosis robbed with my of a future dreaming mum. It was the Helen Rollason of New Year's Day with my mummy with Day Year's New of in her high heels, lipstick and earings, looking as fabulous as she always did and will for me. I could not have asked for more. theAs we knew from beginning, mum's illness was always going to mean she would leave us, which she did on 25 May 2013. My mums

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Could you spare a couple hours to help sell tickets Trustee and daughter of Denise x Trustee Chantal Constable end of the weekend we lounging on the had sun hats my sister boat in our huge open top for the trip, and laughingbought us all especially as we jumped off at night for water the boat follow up appointment at theside dinners. Each showed Mum's cancer wasHelen Rollason Centre effectively. We more being managed reducing, holiday for a week in Portugal,booked a further we never weeks before an opportunity only – Mum, on a plane, flying! Then,thought possible news we decided to hold awith further good out a venue hired Eve party. We family New Years hosted 40 of our family andin central Chelmsford, the early hoursclosest friends. I got to dance into and dad theDrug trial that gave me, my sister than six months more gift of quality time with her, opportunitywe would have had. It gave us the never haveto build new memories that would been possible, had mum only had access to conventional chemotherapy as a management for her illness. treatment The gift of quality of life while living with cancer is priceless; a gift that we as a charity are I'm pleasedcommitted to giving moving forward. as both a supporter and a trustee to say that the clinical drug trial funding the charity is providing over the coming year will continue to support So thank you. local people living with cancer. Catherine Teresa Foxley Catherine Teresa John Haffenden Halvey Sharon Hunt Joyce Irene Elaine Jackson Vic Lincoln Robert (Bob) Miller Anne Mottersead holiday the first week of being on the drug trial. Chantal with her sister and mum on their Norfolk Broad’s Joan Doreen Conway Joan Doreen Beatrice Clarke Martin Craddock Davis Sally Maureen Earle Draper Kevin Charles Gason Maud T Green Ian Filby

Glenn Cheek Nigel Bareham Dennis Barrett Patricia Mary Beadle Jenny Berkley Rita Bishop Linda Burford Camp Mrs V. Donations in memory Mum responded instantly to the drug. TheMum responded following day we left for a Norfolk holiday. Broads was reducing and breathlessness Mums tiredness had expected to have a limiting by the day. We holiday due to Mums condition. Instead by the The summer of 2012 was shaping up to be aThe summer of 2012 My younger sister had gotsummer of a lifetime. of that year and the 2012married in the February away then in June, moments Olympics were non-smoking 63 yearmy young, fit, glamorous, a with lung cancer, old mum was diagnosed wasthere which told from diagnosis, we were Mum's health deteriorated quickly overno cure. the coming weeks. While she chemotherapy,was offered cancerhaving survived breast in her late 40’s she knew the impact chemo has on quality of life, which was now so Then came important to her. were a glimmer of hope. We told mum could be eligible for to go to were a drug trial. We the Helen Rollason research Hospital. at Broomfield centre aOn entering the centre, weight lifted. It was so unlike the like private more traditional hospital environment; A fantastic welcome at receptionhealthcare. theand a consultation that talked about for the trialpossibilities not limits. Mum was eligible new drug that a ground-breaking for Tarceva, cells. more disrupts the cancers ability to grow All it would involve was taking one tablet once a hours hooked up to a not eight day with water, chemotherapy unit with all the side effects that follows. This was quality of life in a tiny tablet and we grabbed it with both hands; and it was offered of charge. to us completely free

Clinical drug trials remain a vital element drug trials remain Clinical Rollason Cancer the Helen of the services are trials we fund provides. The Charity in involvement reason for my the main a member of the board ofthe charity, as this issue I wanted to share mytrustees. So in story with you…. Research: A vital element A vital Research:

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and the top prize is To discuss how you can how you can To discuss contact Alison help please our Retail Area Matthews 719 or on 01245 380 Manager one of our shops. pop in to 15) (Full list on page Glenn Bath from Colchester Colchester Glenn Bath from in the won the top prize Raffle run HRCC Christmas season the festive throughout shops. Glenn is in all our charity with Retail Shops here pictured Alison Matthews, Manager, Glenn who happily presented with his £100 winnings. Glenn, who bought the raffle ticket in our Witham shop, was delighted at having won exclaiming: “I’ve never won anything before!” And the kind-hearted winner immediately donated £25 back to HRCC, and vowed to give another £25 to a further wascharity. The rest going to help his daughter buy a printer for her studies, and if wasthere anything left after all that, maybe a bottle of wine for himself! Glenn’s our winner! Glenn’s our

Pat Langstaff there are enough are there volunteers to cover the weekly rota, interview potential new volunteers, sorting donations, the window,dressing pricing goods, steaming and lots besides. more Pat finds volunteering very at the shop.”

Pat added “I have made some new friends who workgreat alongside me, but additional opportunities have arisen me meeting otherthrough people that have enabled me my horizons in to broaden ways." lots of different has worked alongside Terri, Terri, has worked alongside opened,also since the shop with thetogether they help of theday-to-day running ensuringshop. This involves “I had been made rewarding: my job, and from redundant saw that a new charity shop was opening in Witham and needed volunteers. I thought it was something worthwhile to do whilst looking for another I loved it so job. However, much and found it so inspiring that I never left! Fortunately, I was in a position to do that,” commented Pat. give you a sense of purpose,give you make lots and you confidence, a It also gives you of friends. community.” sense of Colleague through volunteering My life has totally changed " Pat Langstaff and Terri Peake Pat Langstaff and Terri

Will volunteering cost me anything? can volunteer without their payments being affected, won’t cost you anything and those on Incapacity Benefit Volunteering still 'actively seeking and available they are and those claiming the Job Seeker's Allowance should not be affected as long as receive, you should informfor work'. Whichever benefit you are doing voluntary work. your benefits agency if you create window displays with training given on the job, and you will be tasked only with what you feel comfortable doing. create Volunteers enjoy their time at a shop as it gives them the chance to meet people, and become part of a team. To learn new people, and become part of a team. To enjoy their time at a shop as it gives them the chance to meet Volunteers to sort donations, price goods, work on the till and may be asked have. You skills, or put to good use the skills they already What does volunteering involve? Can anyone volunteer to work in a charity shop? like to use it to benefit a charity. a week, and would if you have even just a couple of hours to spare Yes,

might need their help, also it local charities as one day you idea for people to help out charity: “I think it’s a great achievement working for the Terri gets a great sense of gets a great Terri community.” to give something back to the thought it would be nice in the shop window, do and seeing the advert I fancied something to being at home for a year have to work, but after I was lucky enough not to did know of Helen Rollason. know about the charity, but in the shop window: “ I didn’t seeing a volunteering poster Terri became a volunteer after Terri short of volunteers at other times. is always on hand if the shop is is always on hand if the shop is to three morningsto three a week, and half years ago. She works two shop since it opened six and a volunteered in the Withamvolunteered Terri Peake has our shops… involved working in and why they get their experiences volunteers about we talk to two such laughs on offer. Herelaughs on offer. of tea, coffee and where there is plenty in one of our shops few hours a week would be willing to work awould be willing welcome new volunteers whowelcome new volunteers about the charity. HRCCabout the charity. community with informationcommunity with volunteers, also provide thevolunteers, also offer. These shops, staffed by shops, staffed offer. These to fund the vital services we vital services to fund the provide important incomeprovide runs eleven shops whichruns eleven Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Cancer Helen Rollason Can you spare a few hours a week? a hours few a spare you Can

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Please help us to make this year’s campaign – backed by our Vice Patron, TV personality Clare Tea for Helen event, 01245 380 719, or pop your

Balding - even bigger! Tea for Helen Thanks to your support, outstanding Tea for Helen – our sponsored event - has raisedtea break than £90,000 since wemore launched the campaign in 2010. Invite your friends, family, and neighbours along or howabout organising a Tea for Helen tea at your office.break your event as can make You imaginative as you like – wear and hold a ‘Tea fancy dress, party with a live band, Tunes’ make special Tea for Helen cupcakes or hold a raffle! will help you to promote We your please email fundraising@ helenrollason.org.uk if you would like to take part or call 01245 380719.

Last year Last year our tins a raised whopping for this A massive thanks Seabrooke, to volunteers, Sue and Ron Cameron Dick Taylor, who spend Judith Grimsley and year collecting the entire so proud counting, and are to have made such a huge contribution to the charity. If your customers, friends, or colleagues could contribute to making 2015 top that amount then contact Anna or Maggie on and details on an request email to admin@helenrollason. org.uk £21,229.22.

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from left to right Helen, Louise, Rachel, Charlotte, from Laura, Vicki, Kath, Lorraine, Emma, Marion Caroline Grogan and her friends donned onesies at thefor breakfast Court pubBattlesford in Witham to help raise of our charityawareness They were during December. also raising money for us, by encouraging supporters theirto don onesies, share on social media,pictures and donate £5 to the fundraising even and charity, £80 in the pub as they ate During this monthbreakfast. our social media was full of kind-hearted supporters in their onesies. Thanks to longstanding supporter Nikki Kilpin for starting this trend. One...derful idea Getting crafty Getting put find ways to Supporters good talents to their creative use for charity. and patientA supporter Maiaat Rochelle House, a FREELoughlin, is running group weekly craft therapy . some.. just Here's involved. get can you ways many so are There at HRCC Head Office inat HRCC Head Office These Hatfield Peverel. open tofriendly sessions are fabulousall and produces keepsakes. mornings,Held on most Friday on Dobson contact Claire 01245 380 719, or email claire. [email protected]. uk if you would like to join the group. Meanwhile, Helen Skinner of Newand the sub group City Girls WI held their first sewathon in February. The ladies made heart shaped pillows for our cancer Support Centres.

How you can help us Call us on 01245 380 719 14 . Keeping in touch.. . It's incredible how far electronic communication has come and the best thing about it for the Keeping in touch... Charity is it’s FREE….. So, please email your details to [email protected] or alternatively complete your full details below and post to the Hatfield Peverel address.

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Preferred method of contact Email  Post  Telephone  Date of birth (optional)____ /____ /______I would like more information on: Gift Aid  Helen's Club  Social events  Fundraising events  Volunteering in our - Shops  Support Centres  Office Events  Data protection - I agree that any personal data relating to me may be held on computer solely for the use of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity in carrying out its normal business on the understanding that the following Data Protection Principles are implemented: All personal data will be: 1. Obtained and processed fairly and lawfully; 2. Adequate; relevant and not excessive; 3. Accurate and up-to-date; 4. Kept no longer than necessary; 5. Available to the subject of the data upon written request and 6. Kept secure. DONATIONS  As a UK tax payer I would like to Gift Aid my donations of money and goods to the charity.

(by ticking this box, we collect 25p per £1 you give at no extra cost to you) because it all adds up  I wish to make a ONE-OFF DONATION. Amount £...... Please make cheques payable to HRHCC. For credit card payments please call the office on 01245 380 719. BANK STANDING ORDER  I wish to make A REGULAR MONTHLY DONATION. Amount £...... (Date of first payment ____ /____ /____ ) Bank name ...... Address ...... Postcode...... Account number  Sort code //

Signature ...... Date ...... Beneficiary Details: Barclays Bank, Romford Branch. Sort code: 20-72-91. Account No. 00696293. Credit: Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Ltd (HRHCC)  Text HRCC465 to 70070 to donate £5 Cancer Support Centres Retail Shops How to contact us: Tel: 01245 463 633 Administration – 01245 380 719 Office Email: [email protected] Collections – 07984 049 973

Yvonne Stewart House, The Street www.helenrollason.org.uk 57 High Street, Braintree CM7 1JX. Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford Essex Essex CM3 2EH Rochelle House, Lawn Lane, Tel: 01376 346 721 [email protected] Springfield, Chelmsford 5 and 21 High Street, Burnham-on- Tel: 01245 380 719 Essex CM1 7TJ. Tel: 01245 463 633 Crouch CM0 8AG. Tel: 01621 786 699 Fundraising London 23 Old Church Road, Chingford E4 6SJ. Tel: 01245 380 719 Radiotherapy Department, Tel: 020 8524 0111 [email protected] Ground Floor - Podium Building, 17 Clock House Lane, Collier Row, North Middlesex University Hospital, Romford RM5 3PH. Tel: 01708 737 272 Trust and Corporate Giving Sterling Way, Edmonton, Angela Lodge London N18 1QX. Tel: 020 8887 2408 14 Maldon Road, Danbury, CM3 4QQ. Tel: 01245 380 719 Tel: 01245 223 246 [email protected] Hertfordshire Thomas Rivers Wing, 137 High Street, Ongar CM5 9JA. Clinical Trials/Research Nurses The Rivers Hospital, High Wych Road, Tel: 01277 365 800 Ground Floor, West Wing 2, Sawbridgeworth, 24 Bell Street, Sawbridgeworth CM21 Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Hertfordshire CM21 0HH Essex CM1 7ET Tel: 01279 602 667 9AN. Tel: 01279 306 062 [email protected] Springfield 136 George Lane, South Woodford Tel: 01245 516 599 Fundraising Group E18 1AY. Tel: 020 8989 9897 dreamt up a delicious way North Middlesex University Hospital, of raising funds on Friday 10 October by holding a 8 High Street, Wickford SS12 9AZ. Sterling Way, Edmonton, Chocoholic party at Rochelle Tel: 01268 730 423 House. The event raised the London N18 1QX . [email protected] scrummy amount of almost £100 72 Newland Street, Witham CM8 1AH. FUNDRAISING BITE Tel: 01376 503 485 Tel: 020 8887 2687FUNDRAISING BITE Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is the trading name of Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity Registered charity number: 1052861 15 2 0 1 5

Cycle 15, 30 or 60 miles through the beautiful Essex countryside Supporting people living with cancer All rides start and finish at The Crix, Hatfield Peverel, Essex CM3 2EU and pass through the picturesque Essex countryside and villages. Sunday 10 May 2015

Adults - £15 Juniors - £8 (16 and under) Sign up today at www.rideforhelen.co.uk or call us on 01245 380 719 Why not enter as a team with your family and friends? Supported by Essex Audi Group

CYCLE CARE & REPA IR In aid of

Estate Agents www.helenrollason.org.uk Registered charity number 1052861 Volunteers urgently needed to help at our flagship events on the HRCC calendar. Sunday 10 May Sunday 6 September 21 and 22 November Ride for HelenSupported by Vintage Fayre Christmas Fayre If you can help even for just a short period of time please contact Claire Dobson on 01245 380 719 or email [email protected] www.helenrollason.org.uk Registered charity number 1052861 Registered charity number 1052861