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Paul Strickland Scanner Centre were invited to take part in a video by Justgiving.com to raise awareness of raising funds online in memory of a loved one. The video features Alison Whitehead, whose husband sadly died in 2005. Miles and the Whitehead family raised a staggering £33,000 plus gift aid for the Scanner Appeal. Rina Rawal, Fundraising Manager also talks about PSSC and the importance of fundraising and early diagnosis to help save lives.
Christmas Concert 2011£1000 raised towards the Scanner Appeal
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 The photos are courtesy of Hoss Photography On Friday 30th September 170 people attended the Fight4Life charity ball at Hunton Park Hotel, organised by Ann Clark and Carmela Cook. The event has so far raised £6300 and will be divided between Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, based at Mount Vernon Hospital and Cancer Research UK. Ann Clark, aged 57 of Holme Way, diagnosed with cancer two years ago, started the evening with a very emotional speech explaining how without the help of both charities services she would not be here today to witness her daughters wedding and the birth of her granddaughter. Following bouts of chemotheraphy, radiotherapy, and neck surgery, the mother-of-three is now in remission and passionate about helping others diagnosed with cancer. |
Ann said “I’m so pleased with the money we’ve raised for both charities, I think it’s been a great night for everyone. Thank you to Paul Strickland Scanner Centre and Cancer Research UK for all they’ve done for me”. Carmela Cook, aged 37 from Kings Langley who was diagnosed with small cell cancer of the ovary, helped Ann organise the event after holding a charity ball herself in 2010. Carmela added ‘It’s been a great night and here’s to next year’s ball”. Guests at the Charity Ball enjoyed a fun filled evening including live entertainment provided by Funkyfie. Volunteers helped with the raffle, where great prizes had been donated by local businesses and by friends of Ann and Carmela. There was an auction and silent auction with super prizes on offer. The evening ended with an opportunity to dance the night away. |
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 Dr Strickland pictured here with Centre Chief Executive, Margaret Sullivan at last year’s 25th Anniversary celebration Dr Strickland made Honorary Life PresidentFor 26 years Dr Strickland has played a significant role in the Centre he founded, first as Medical Manager and subsequently as a Trustee and Honorary Medical Director. His personal modesty belies his many achievements which have brought so much benefit to so many people. 1n 1988, 12 years after his official retirement, he was awarded the OBE. He has now decided to step down as Honorary Medical Director and to resign from the Board of Trustees. In recognition of his truly outstanding achievements, the Board have conferred on Dr Strickland the title of Founder and Honorary Life President. |
Founding the Paul Strickland Scanner CentreIn the 1970s, two British Nobel Laureates, Sir Godfrey Hounsfield invented the CT scanner and Sir Peter Mansfield developed the MRI scanner, revolutionising medical diagnosis. Dr Strickland quickly realised the importance of these scanners in facilitating the early diagnosis of cancer and thereby increasing the chance of recovery. In 1982, in the midst of a recession, he became Vice Chairman of an appeal to obtain a CT scanner for Mount Vernon. A friend remarked: “He was an absolute dynamo. He really drove everybody”. The Appeal was launched in February 1983, aiming to reach £1,250,000 in 3 years. In just 2 years, by March 1985, £1,700,000 was raised, enough to fund a CT and an MRI scanner and the building to house them, which became the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. The Appeal was greatly helped by local Rotary Clubs, Women’s Guilds, churches and schools and the Uxbridge Gazette who gave it much publicity and organised a half-marathon, raising £100,000. World renownedThe result, 26 years later, is a world famous Centre which attracts the highest calibre Consultant Radiologists and staff and which completed its 200,000th scan in 2010. The Centre remains true to the founder’s vision to remain at the forefront of scanning technology to give patients with cancer and other serious diseases the best possible chance of recovery. It is also an important centre for research. |
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A CHARITY golf day raised almost £6,000 for a cancer charity in Northwood. The event, the fifth of its kind, was held in aid of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, based at Mount Vernon Hospital. Dozens of people descended on Denham Golf Club on Tuesday (7) where teams basked in the sunshine as they completed the 18-hole course. Players later took part in an auction before enjoying a gourmet dinner. Trustee for the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Paddy Kelly, thanked volunteers, sponsors and donors. |
The independent medical charity provides state-of-the-art scanning services for the early diagnosis of cancer and other serious diseases. The centre, which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary, has carried out 200,000 scans using specialist scanners paid for by voluntary donations and fundraising initiatives. The charity needs at least £1million each year to continue offering patients the best chance of recovery. For more information, call fundraising manager, Rina Rawal, on 01923 844290 or |
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Left Paul Willgoss right John Hampton
Paul Willgoss took part in the Liverpool Half Marathon in support of his friend John Hampton to raise funds for the Paul Strickland Scanner Appeal.
Paul finished the race in 2:48:50 which is his 4th fastest half marathon. Unfortunately Paul hurt his Achilles on route but is fine and resting up,
click here to read his blog after the race.
Visit our Facebook page to view Paul’s comments about the race.
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At the Pinner Arms, Pinner on Friday 4th March the function room was packed with lively teams ready to face a challenging Quiz Night organised in aid of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre based at Mount Vernon Hospital. Seventeen teams battled it out to see who was going to be on top and who was going to be the weakest link! The lively quizzing teams had lots of fun answering questions in ten categories and also took part in a raffle with super prizes on offer. The winning team Dyslexic Brians walked away heads held high and sporting a bottle of fizzy plonk each. Runners up were the Fab Five who chomped their way through some lovely chocolates as their prize. The Quiz Night raised a mind blogging £935 towards the Scanner Appeal and is certainly going to appear as a regular fundraising event. |
For more details on how you can support Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, call Fundraising Manager Rina Rawal on 01923 844290. See the article in the Uxbridge Gazette. http://northwood.uxbridgegazette.co.uk/ |
When Ann Clark was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, she said her world came crashing down.
By Amie Mulderrig - Watford Observer
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When Ann Clark was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, she said her world came crashing down.
But following bouts of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and neck surgery, the mother-of-three is now in remission, and determined to help others battling the disease.
Following in the footsteps of friend Carmela Cook, who was diagnosed and beat small cell cancer of the ovary, Mrs Clark is organising a black tie charity ball in Hunton Bridge.
Mrs Clark, of Holme Way, explained: “I found a lump on my neck and knew that there was something wrong. I went to see doctors and was diagnosed with cancer at the back of my tongue. A scanner picked up that I had the lump and essentially saved my life. It was a terrible time, my family took it really badly and I just felt shock. You don’t think cancer will ever happen to you, but of course, it can.”
The 57-year-old spent seven weeks undergoing treatment at Mount Vernon Hospital in Northwood, a time she described as incredibly invasive and frightening, causing her to lose two stone in weight.
But she said that it was thanks to the support of her family, and the hard work and dedication of doctors and nurses that she is now in remission. Her daughter, Melanie Day, 34, added: “Even though I work for a cancer charity, you never really think that it will happen to someone you love. I am so proud with how she dealt with the treatment and the trips to hospital, not to mention the still ongoing effects that cancer has left her with. We have always been a close family, but cancer has brought us closer together, I appreciate every minute that I spend with my mum.”
Following her recovery, Mrs Clark said that she is now putting her efforts into organising the Fight 4 Life Charity Ball, and has even bought her dress for the event. She hopes to collect as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK and the Paul Strickland Scanner Appeal at Mount Vernon Hospital.
The ball, which will be held in Hunton Park Hotel, Hunton Bridge is scheduled for Friday, September 30, and Mrs Clark said it promises to be an exciting night, with raffles, auctions and live music.
Carmela Cook, 37, from Kings Langley, added: “Following the success of my Fight 4 Life ball last year, I’m so pleased Ann has taken up the mantle to organise one this year. She has come so far and raised so much awareness for the charity, I couldn’t be any prouder. This is Ann's Fight 4 Life.”
Fight 4 Life Charity Ball in aid of Cancer Research UK and the Paul Strickland Scanner Appeal, Mount Vernon Hospital, will be held Friday, September 30 at Hunton Park Hotel, Hunton Bridge.
Starting from 7pm to 1am, tickets to the black tie event cost £50, and include a three-course dinner, live entertainment, auction and raffle.
For further information call Ann Clark on 01923 720 441 or 07930261 524
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Vodaphone World of Difference UK is funded by the Vodaphone Foundation. It provides the opportunity to donate 2 months of work time to a charity in the UK and get paid. When Wendy Campana and Rina Rawal, Fundraising Manager at Paul Strickland Scanner Centre sat down to complete their application to the Vodaphone World of Difference UK programme, they didn’t dare hope that they would be one of the winners. A staggering 11,000 people applied. The programme offers people the chance to work for a UK-based charity of their choice for two months, and get paid for their time. Wendy Campana was one of the 500 winners selected by Vodaphone. She said “I can’t believe I’ve won and especially when so many people applied. Like many people I have been affected by cancer and wanted to use my skills to give something back. When this opportunity came along I jumped at the chance. I’m so excited and can’t wait to start work. I’ll even be updating my progress on the Vodaphone website and Facebook page, but I will probably get my son to teach me how to Twitter! Paul Strickland Scanner Centre at Mount Vernon is well known for its excellent cancer scanners - I’m delighted to be able to help its vital work”. |
When Wendy starts she will help to organise a spring walk and 10km race. Her skills will also enhance the charity’s efforts to build stronger community ties. Set up in 1985 by Dr Paul Strickland, then head of the Cancer Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital, the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre is an independent medical charity that provides a world class scanning service for the diagnosis of cancer and other serious diseases largely serving NHS patients. A pioneering centre providing state of the art CT, MRI and PET/CT scanning, it was one of the first in the country to offer Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning. Its two PET/CT scanners are used to detect cancers in the whole body and distinguish between benign and malignant tumours and assist with treatment management. “We need upwards of £1m a year to continue providing patients with the best scanning facilities. We are delighted that Vodafone’s scheme has provided Wendy with this opportunity to assist us with our fundraising and to strengthen our community links” said Rina Rawal, Fundraising Manager of the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. |
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 Photo right:Wendy Campana One of the 500 winners of the Vodaphone World of Difference UK programme |
To follow Wendy’s progress or find out more about Paul Strickland Scanner Centre visit: worldofdifference.vodafone.co.uk |
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A very wet Monday didn’t deter visitors to the Paul Strickland Scanner Centre Annual Christmas Fayre. Held on 8th November at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, this exciting event raised almost £1800 for their Scanner Appeal.
Visitors could choose Christmas gifts from more than 25 stall holders and entertainment was provided by Harrow Apollo Male Choir, who kindly donated their services. The café served welcome hot drinks and prize winning sausage rolls donated by Halls of Hazelmere. Many visitors commented on a lovely atmosphere and spent time not only shopping but relaxing in the café.
Fundraising Manager Rina Rawal said “Despite the heavy rain visitors came from as far as St Albans to support the event. The traders had excellent gifts on offer and the Choir added that extra special traditional touch. We are really pleased with the funds raised and certainly had a great day. We look forward to next year’s Fayre.”
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On Saturday 30th October, St Albans Ladies Circle hosted a Halloween Masquerade Ball at Sopwell House in support of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, a medical charity based at Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood. The Ball raised over £2500 towards the MRI Scanner Appeal.
Organisers got in to the spirit of things with pumpkins on each table, festive balloons and Halloween cupcakes as well as goodie bags for all. A professional photographer was on standby to take snaps of guests and there was also a jewellery stall selling beautiful hand made items. Both were donating a portion of their takings to the Scanner Appeal.
The hauntings began with a performance by dancers from Leal's Performing Arts who kindly donated their services. This was followed by speeches from Monika Raisys, Chairman of St Albans Ladies Circle and Rina Rawal, Fundraising Manager for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. Guests enjoyed a fabulous meal and took their chances at winning a tombala prize. Once the auction started there was no stopping the lively banter amongst bidding guests. The evening ended with a boogie on the dance floor.
Monika Raisys said “We thoroughly enjoyed planning and hosting the Halloween Ball and are very grateful to businesses within St Albans and the surrounding areas for donating tombola and auction prizes. We choose to support the MRI Scanner Appeal after we found out the husband of one of our members had used the Centre’s services and felt this was a truly worthy cause. We are also delighted to have gained new Ladies Circle members as a result of organising this event”
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On Thursday 29th July, Fundraising Manager for Paul Strickland Scanner Centre, Rina Rawal collected a cheque for £2088.50, proceeds from the annual Dolphin Dash 10K organised by Noel Martin licensee of the Dolphin Pub, Uxbridge.
The event now in its 12th year, took place on Sunday 16th May with nearly 100 runners taking part. Tom and Chrissie Roche helped Noel Martin organise the event encouraging regulars to join in and supporters to hand over their cash. Hayes and Harlington Running Club also took part adding their running talents to the dash.
Noel Martin said “We thoroughly enjoyed the day and are so grateful to everyone who took part. Rod Watts was one of our oldest competitors and still recalls running in the 1984 half - marathon organised by The Uxbridge & Hillingdon Gazette for the original appeal in aid of Paul Strickland Scanner Centre. A very big thank you goes out to all the runners and supporters. Here’s to next year’s dash.”
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In London, Sunday 11th July started off overcast with light showers, the perfect start to the tenth British 10K London Run. But, as 25,000 runners set off from Hyde Park Corner the clouds cleared and temperatures peaked at 280c.
The team of eleven runners from Paul Strickland Scanner Centre were raising vital funds for the MRI Scanner Appeal, and have raised over £1,000 in sponsorship with more pledged money to come.
The team joined thousands of runners through the streets of Central London and past famous landmarks. Supporters were out in force along the route including Paul Strickland Scanner Centre Fundraising Manager, Rina Rawal. She said “As always the race has a fantastic atmosphere and it’s so heartening to see so many runners. Our team were fabulous and we can’t thank them enough for their hard work– well done everyone - here’s to next year’s race”.
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