North West Cancer Research Gala celebrating staff and volunteers raises over £40,000

Researchers, supporters and fundraisers were among those honoured at a special gala ceremony held by North West Cancer Research.

The prestigious event, which took place on Friday 27 September at Titanic Hotel Liverpool, recognised and celebrated the dedication of the charity’s supporters, as well as paying tribute to excellence in research across the North West and North Wales by North West Cancer Research.

Attendees from across the region helped to raise an amazing £40,000, through ticket sales, an auction and raffle tickets, with all proceeds going directly towards the charity’s life-saving research.

Hosted by Greatest Hits Radio’s Simon Ross, the annual event – now in its third outing – featured a total of 12 awards, including categories such as Rising Star in Research; Individual Fundraiser, Small Corporate Supporter; Patient Impact; and Volunteer of the Year.

Catherine Jones, North West Cancer Research Chair, presented the final award of the night – The Chair’s Award – to Carolyn Wright, who has championed the charity’s work and supported them by sharing her family’s story at events, since her child received a cancer diagnosis at just four years old.

Catherine said:

”Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating for anyone, but the recipient of this award faced an unimaginable challenge when it was their four-year-old child receiving that diagnosis.

“Instead of keeping this private, Carolyn Wright has shown incredible strength and generosity by sharing her family’s cancer journey in a bid to help others. In doing so, she has raised much-needed awareness about cancer, its impact and importantly, the vital role that research plays as, due to a ground-breaking treatment, I am delighted to report that that four-year-old child is now a happy and healthy teenager!”

As part of the event, which was sponsored by leadership and networking platform Corporate Connections, attendees had the chance to bid for items including luxury dining experiences, and tickets to see Oasis live.

Alastair Richards, CEO of North West Cancer Research said:

“This year’s Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony was another great success, and we are so grateful to all of our winners, nominees, attendees, and sponsors for their continued support.

“During my time as Chief Executive of this incredible charity, I have been humbled by the commitment of our fundraisers whose loyalty and enthusiasm are never in question, and it is a great honour to be able to celebrate so many of the inspiring individuals that make our work as a charity possible.

“Together with their support – and our highly talented researchers – we are getting closer to a cancer-free future.”

For more information about North West Cancer Research, visit their website.

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