Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association
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Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association Working against cancer on the Isle of Man since 1959 Isle of Man ANTI-CANCER ASSOCIATION Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association has been raising money to work against cancer since it began in 1959. The big 'C' on our logo stands for CURE for cancer, and we continue to work with a variety of organisations both on and off the Isle of Man to strive towards this: Work on the Isle of Man: IOM Anti-Cancer Association is involved in a variety of projects on the Island, either focused on raising awareness of cancer, or supporting those affected by cancer. These projects include: Staywell Clinic (Cervical Screening) – providing women with the opportunity to have a cervical screening test outside of normal working hours and in a female-staffed clinic. This service is fully funded and managed by IOM Anti- Cancer Association. Monthly Cancer Awareness Feature on Manx Radio – on the 1st Thursday of the month just after 10.30pm, covering a range of cancer awareness topics. Cancer Awareness within the community – bringing cancer awareness information to a local level. Psycho-Oncology Service – part funding cancer-related psychology & counselling services in conjunction with Manx Cancer Help and Department of Health & Social Care. Funding other projects that support people affected by cancer on the Island – e.g. funding information leaflets, survey of cancer patients, equipment for LookAhead chemotherapy hair loss support. Working against cancer on the Isle of Man since 1959 Isle of Man ANTI-CANCER ASSOCIATION Working against cancer further afield: IOM Anti-Cancer Association is committed to funding research into cancer, its causes and its treatment. We work with organisations from the UK who are making positive steps forward in the fight against cancer. We also fund organisations that provide cancer treatment to people from the Isle of Man. Funding examples include: refurbishment of the radiotherapy mould room at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre development of the Papillon Suite at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre (specialist radiotherapy for anal cancer) development of the chemotherapy department at the Christie Hospital Over half of Island residents who need cancer treatment will receive at least part of their treatment off-Island. Over the last five decades IOM Anti-Cancer Association has raised and distributed over £21million in its work against cancer. Some of the recipients are as follows: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Alder Hey Hospital The Christie Hospital Institute of Cancer Research Cancer Research UK The Royal Liverpool Hospital Breast Cancer Now Orchid (fighting male cancers) Ovarian Cancer Action University of Liverpool Working against cancer on the Isle of Man since 1959 Thank you for your support: Thanks to the fantastic fundraising effort from people in the Isle of Man, IOM Anti-Cancer Association can continue our work against cancer – funding research, raising awareness, and supporting people affected by cancer. Across the Isle of Man: IOM Anti-Cancer Association has a network of Branches across the Island, who work tirelessly to raise funds for our charity through a variety of events throughout the year: Castletown & Malew Peel & Western Douglas & Onchan Port Erin Lonan & Laxey Port St Mary Marown & District Ramsey Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association Online: You can find out more about IOM Anti-Cancer Association, and information on upcoming Branch events by visiting our website: www.iomaca.org.im Or by finding us on Facebook Please send any donations direct to: Howard Pilley, Treasurer IOMACA, 38 Baldrine Park, Baldrine, IOM, IM4 6DB Isle of Man Anti-Cancer Association October 2016 Unit 6B, Middle River Industrial Estate, Pulrose Road, Douglas, IM2 1AL Telephone: 07624 252725 Email: [email protected] Isle of Man Registered Charity Number 188 .