Our aim is to raise as much money as possible for the ‘Friends of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma’.

You  probably haven’t heard of ‘Friends of the Leeds Centre for Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma’.

Since 2008 the ‘Friends’ have continued to support a wide range of equipment in the “state of the art”– Institute of Oncology [Bexley Wing] at St. James’ Hospital. . Leeds' outstanding contribution was recognised by the recent award of Centre of Excellence status by Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research. We now need to ensure that in creating a world class centre we are able to provide the best possible equipment and facilities, both for patients and in the laboratories, with the added “extras” that have been so important in the past. The medical and nursing team needs our support to help them help their patients. So much has been done and we are on the threshold of an exciting new era with a real prospect of curative treatment for many.

One project they are hoping to achieve is access to Wi-Fi and reduced
TV costs. All of which are incredibly important when faced with a
lengthy stay in hospital.

Our challenges in 2015 were:

March 2015 - Harewood House 10k

April 2015 - Bridlington Easter Dash 5 mile

May 2015–The Derwent Dash 10K

July 2015 –Race for Life 5K

August 2015– York 10K

September2015 – Great North Run 5K

September2015 – Great North Run

September 2015 - Climb Mount Snowdon

October 2015 - Scarborough 10K

October 2015– Bridlington Half Marathon

2016 plans are well underway, so far our fundraisers are hoping to complete the following challenges:

March 2016 - Bridlington Easter 5 mile Dash

April 2016 Manchester Marathon

July 2016 - Race for Life 5K

August 2016 - York 10K

September 2016 - Great North Run

October 2016 - Chester Marathon

November 2016 - Leeds Abbey Dash

We also have  a very special challenge organised by Workhouse Fitness Club, Farsley and a ‘Blood Red Ball’ held in Leeds to co-inside with Halloween.

If you want to join us on any of the challenges we would love to see you as a competitor or simply part of the cheering team. Or have any other ideas please get in touch.

You can follow us on Facebook at:
https://www.facebook.com/bloodsweatandcheersyorkshire

Thank you for your support, it means an awful lot to us and to our friend.