Post by Deanne Jenkyns on Aug 25, 2007 12:47:55 GMT 1
Join in Jimmy's big charity bash
By ANGELA TAGGART
A COUPLE are planning a fundraising ball to thank a unique cancer charity for its support.
Jimmy Jenkyns, 55, was diagnosed with lung cancer in April and The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has been a great source of information and advice.
He and his wife Deanne, 40, from Bainbridge Avenue, South Shields, are now returning the favour by raising vital cash.
They are hosting a black-tie bash at Springs in South Shields, on October 20, and have already sold more than 80 tickets, priced £10.
Mrs Jenkyns, who runs a contract cleaning business with her husband, said: "The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has been absolutely amazing.
"I don't know where we would have been without it. It is the only charity that is actually dedicated to lung cancer.
"I was shocked to find that it doesn't get any funding from the Government or any Lottery cash."
Mrs Jenkyns has been invited to attend a conference in Liverpool with the charity next month, to find out what drugs are in the pipeline.
She and her husband have been fighting for the drug Tarceva, which has not yet been approved for use in England, but is available in Scotland.
Mr Jenkyns has been paying for the drug privately and it has improved his quality of life, although his oncologist at South Tyneside District Hospital has said he can no longer treat him as a private patient.
He has been referred to an oncologist in Newcastle, but the couple are still battling against South Tyneside Primary Care Trust's decision not to fund the drug.
Mrs Jenkyns said: "I am hosting the ball in honour of Jimmy fighting the fight. The dress code is ballgowns, cocktail dresses and tuxedos/suits.
It should be a good night.
"We'd like to get some local businesses to donate stuff to raffle off."
If you would like to donate a raffle prize or buy a ticket, priced £10, e-mail deanne_jenkyns@yahoo.co.uk
By ANGELA TAGGART
A COUPLE are planning a fundraising ball to thank a unique cancer charity for its support.
Jimmy Jenkyns, 55, was diagnosed with lung cancer in April and The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has been a great source of information and advice.
He and his wife Deanne, 40, from Bainbridge Avenue, South Shields, are now returning the favour by raising vital cash.
They are hosting a black-tie bash at Springs in South Shields, on October 20, and have already sold more than 80 tickets, priced £10.
Mrs Jenkyns, who runs a contract cleaning business with her husband, said: "The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has been absolutely amazing.
"I don't know where we would have been without it. It is the only charity that is actually dedicated to lung cancer.
"I was shocked to find that it doesn't get any funding from the Government or any Lottery cash."
Mrs Jenkyns has been invited to attend a conference in Liverpool with the charity next month, to find out what drugs are in the pipeline.
She and her husband have been fighting for the drug Tarceva, which has not yet been approved for use in England, but is available in Scotland.
Mr Jenkyns has been paying for the drug privately and it has improved his quality of life, although his oncologist at South Tyneside District Hospital has said he can no longer treat him as a private patient.
He has been referred to an oncologist in Newcastle, but the couple are still battling against South Tyneside Primary Care Trust's decision not to fund the drug.
Mrs Jenkyns said: "I am hosting the ball in honour of Jimmy fighting the fight. The dress code is ballgowns, cocktail dresses and tuxedos/suits.
It should be a good night.
"We'd like to get some local businesses to donate stuff to raffle off."
If you would like to donate a raffle prize or buy a ticket, priced £10, e-mail deanne_jenkyns@yahoo.co.uk
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