Contents June - September 2011 Research & funding


Cutting edge research 4 Innovative transport system can deliver gene therapy directly into breast cancer cells


5 More than £4 million in grants awarded around the UK


6 Cover story: World’s first breast cancer tissue bank could help translate research into treatments


7 Meet the team behind the Tissue Bank 8 Conferences highlight bone metastasis treatments 8 Researcher under the microscope: Phil Quinlan


Policy & public affairs


News update 9 Government acknowledges importance of Charity Research Support Fund and pledges to protect it


9 Changes in health legislation


10 Meeting at 10 Downing Street to discuss needs of secondary breast cancer patients


10 Interview with Shadow Health Secretary Fundraising & events


Raising money, raising hope


11 £100 Challenge inspires sports clubs and community groups to raise vital funds for Campaign


12 Picture round-up of the latest fundraising efforts 14 UK prepares to Paint the Town Pink 14 Regular giving by direct debit makes a difference 15 Pink Ribbon Tribute Fund honours loving mum 15 Frances’s Big Four-O celebrations raise a big £4k


Go!


Get fit, have fun 16 Reach new heights with Three Peaks Challenge 16 Team walks the walk on the Great Wall of China 17 Supporters urged to make a splash at Swim for All in July 17 Gold Challenge seeks wannabe Olympians 18 Take the plunge and sign up for The Big Pink Jump 18 Want to be in the running for a marathon?


Corporate Partnerships & products


19 Hallmark’s Mother’s Day ‘Cards for a Cause’ scheme raises a fantastic £1.25m for Campaign


20 Asda aims to make 15th year of Tickled Pink extra special 21 ‘Give as you Live’ scheme is easy way to donate while shopping


Every penny counts


Thank you 22 Breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t stop marathon runner Kirste hitting the streets to raise money for Campaign


23 Recent supporters acknowledged focus June-September 2011 3


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