Up Yours Cancer
Stevenage resident, musician, and music teacher, Steve Young, made global news back in 2024 as one of the first people in the world to receive a revolutionary new mRNA cancer jab for melanoma.
He said, “If it helps the cause, I’m happy to be a human pin cushion, and hopefully one day cancer will just be another boring subject in school history lessons”. Steve was even invited to meet King Charles III and the Queen Consort during their visit to the UCLH Cancer Centre.
We were thrilled to join Steve, alongside a whole troupe of talented musicians, for his fundraising gig ‘Up Yours Cancer’ in February. The line-up featured an incredible roster of local artists and singers, plus special guest 80’s legend Nik Kershaw!
Through on the night donations, ticket sales and raffle, Steve raised an amazing £5,071.15 for cancer services at UCLH.
Well done team Cancer Fund!
This Spring four brilliant runners took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon: Well done Gideon, Charlotte, Andrew, and Lallita, and Ollie, for your fundraising! We also had three incredible fundraisers take on the TCS London Marathon 2025 - together they raised over £60,000!
“I'm running the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2025 in memory of my amazing Grandma, who bravely underwent cancer treatment and surgery at UCLH. They did an amazing job. Sadly, more recently, she very suddenly passed away and we all miss her very much. This incredible hospital, with its dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff, provided her with outstanding care during such a challenging time. To honour her memory and support this amazing team, I’m raising funds to help UCLH continue their life-saving work.”
Gideon Moss, who ran in memory of Frances Moss.
“Hi!! My names Charlotte and I’m running the London Landmarks half marathon because I wanted to get back into running and fitness after my surgery and treatment for thyroid cancer in September. I’m raising money for the UCLH Cancer Fund to give back as they gave so much to me during my treatment and present day. This is a BIG thank you to the Cancer Fund:)”
Charlotte Gregory
Plus, good luck to our team for the upcoming Hackney Half Marathon - we can't wait to cheer you on!
“I'm running for my incredible colleagues on T13, for the opportunities this fund provides for patients, and as always, I'm doing it for Daisy [Elinor’s cousin]”
Elinor Bardrick, Senior Staff Nurse
Sky High Heroes!
Not all heroes wear capes, some wear parachutes! Congratulations to Jade and Florence, who took a huge leap for cancer services at UCLH – completing a skydive! The duo raised an amazing £1,300.
“Thank you so much to you guys for supporting me throughout everything and glad I managed to do something as good as this to try and help another person in the same position”
Jade Dunmore
