We Must Stop Cancer, Once And For All.

First of all I would like to thank you for choosing my blog about Cancer Research UK to read. My name is Beth, I feel very strongly about helping people who have/ are fighting cancer. Every donation helps, and I hope the charity’s research will soon advance. If you can, please leave a comment below, after reading this.

In 2008, 7.6 million people died of cancer- that’s 13% of all deaths worldwide, just in that year. Cancer Research UK fund research of over 4000 doctors, nurses and scientists, who are trying to find  the cure of cancer- or even ways to prevent it. It has been proven that 1 in 3 people with develop cancer during their lives.

Above in the picture is Alex Albiston, an exceptionally brave and inspirational young man, sadly lost his battle with cancer on Saturday 13th March 2010.  He was just 18 years old. Alex touched the lives of everyone, he came into contact with; which is evident by the hundreds of tributes that have been placed on Facebook since his death and also the amazing number of people at his funeral . He was a remarkable young man, who demonstrated such wisdom and courage during his illness and he never let the cancer affect his wicked sense of humour or mask his winning smile.  For those who knew Alex, they can pride themselves in knowing such an extraordinary young man and take comfort in his memory, his inspiration and the light he brought to the world. After eight months of chemotherapy and surgery to remove the tumor, he was given the all-clear and began his summer looking forward to university life and the prospect of restarting his football career.

The charity provides support for sufferers and their families to cope throughout the emotional journey which is cancer. Cancer Research UK have many different ways in which people can contribute; take part in a fundraising event(race for life), give donations, help raise awareness about cancer and how it can be treated/ prevented and many more. Their main aim is to save lives from cancer. They do this through funding world-class research, providing information for patients, health professionals and the public and influencing public policy to keep cancer at the top of the health agenda. More people are beating cancer than ever before thanks to their work and the public’s support. Cancer Research UK can dramatically decrease that number if the support from the public continues.

Once again, thank you for choosing to read my blog. To gain evidence, i would really appreciate if you could leave a comment below, mentioning your hometown or country, answering these questions:

Has my blog enlightened you on the work Cancer Research UK do?
Would you now consider donating to the charity?
Would you take part in a fundraising event for Cancer Research UK?
If you would like to make a donation to help Cancer Research UK on their journey to the cure of cancer, visit http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/.

Many thanks, Beth