Fundraising

Theresa Kate Hempsall; 45 years old, Textile artist, wife and Mum to 3 children ran in The Virgin London Marathon On Sunday 25th April 2010 raising £2000 for Skcin...
In 2005 I ran my 1st marathon in Edinburgh in 3hrs 36 mins.
In June 2008 I managed to achieve a personal ambition by running my 5th marathon in 3 hrs 13 mins which gave me an automatic championship entry to the London Marathon.
Shortly after this, following the removal of a mole on my back, I was diagnosed with melanoma. This changed things for me, I was at my peak of fitness, ready to achieve even more personal bests, but actually didn't run seriously again for over a year.
After reading about Karen Clifford I realised how so very lucky I had been and began to feel very, very fortunate.
In December 2009 I decided to start running seriously again; take the opportunity of my Championship Place and raise funds and awareness for Skcin.
I didn't find the training easy and there were times whilst I was out battling against the elements that I wondered why and thought about giving it all up and not running the marathon. But remembering how lucky I am and knowing how different things could have been, always got me through my training and kept me going.

I ran The London Marathon this year, not to achieve a P.B but because I could. 22 months after my diagnosis i'm alive, fit, running and able ! I crossed the line with a finishing time of 3hrs 23 mins and felt elated. It wasn't my fastest, but it was my most exceptional.
To read about Theresa's marathon highlights click here

Skcin Annual Fundraiser Ball 2010


On Saturday 13th February 2010 Skcin held their 4th annual fundraiser ball at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham. 300 glamorous guests were welcomed to 'Viva Las Vegas' and enjoy a spectacular event comprising a red carpet champagne reception, a four course fine dining meal with wine, live entertainment from Campbell Bass singing songs from the Rat Pack era, a fabulous auction and feature entertainment from the award winning Gordon Hendricks performing live as Elvis with his 5 piece band and backing singers. A casino, stunning showgirls and oodles of glitz and glamour, made the evening yet another to remember. Importantly the charity raised over £27,000 which is a phenomenal achievement making the evening an overall huge success. Skcin would like to thank all who attended and donated with such generosity.

Mamma Mia, Skcin Charity Ball 2009
In January 2009 Skcin hosted their 3rd annual fundraiser ball under the theme 'Mamma Mia'. 250 glamourous guests attended the black tie, blue carpet event enjoying a bubbling champagne reception, a spectacular five course dinner with wine and outstanding entertainment from one of the UKs finest Abba tributes, Abba Reunion. Sam and Amy from Heart 106 Breakfast supported us once more this year hosting the fabulous auction that raised a spectacular £10,000!
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Moulin Rouge! Skcin Charity Annual Ball 2008
On Saturday 26th January 2008, Skcin; (The Karen Clifford Skin Cancer Charity) hosted their second annual fundraising ball ‘Moulin Rouge!’ 300 glamorous guests gathered for the red carpet, champagne reception, followed by a five course dinner and fabulous cabaret entertainment from the sensational Campbell Bass, his musicians and theJayne Ross School of Dance.
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"Las Vegas" Charity Launch Fundraising Ball
On Saturday 20th January 2007 SKCIN; The Karen Clifford Skcin Cancer Charity Launched in true Socialite Style! As proud sponsors of the Charity FHP Magazine alongside 220 incredibly glamorous guests united to Viva Las Vegas and raised a huge £13,000 for the charity.
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Magnet Man rocks Welton
Many an international artist would decline appearing in a village hall. Not multi genre star, Magnet Man. When he discovered that his neighbour Pauline Grundy was suffering from malignant melanoma and was keen to support the SKCIN charity, he agreed to appear at Welton Village Hall. With the assistance of colleagues at Magnetic Image Records who are based in the area, the Unicef Ambasador who appeared at the 2007 Cricket World Cup, entertained villagers with a fabulous performance. And there could be more, the unasuming Barbadian has offered to appear at a concert on behalf of SKCIN sometime during 2008. What a man ! Watch this space.
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James Godsell raised £150 for Skcin
by running the Nottingham Robin Hood Half Marathon on 16th September 07
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Donation from Local Bar & Restaurant Fire & Ice
Monday 12th November 2007
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