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Acknowledgements

Mesothelioma UK would like to acknowledge it's Steering Committee for it's contribution and kind assistance in the development of this website - to the individual Steering Committee members who have written various sections of the website and to all of the Steering Committee who have been involved in the editorial process.

Mesothelioma UK would also like to gratefully acknowledge the contribution and assistance of Carolynne Radcliffe (Benefits Consultant)and Christine Wilder (Macmillan Patient Information Officer, Leicester Royal Infirmary).

We are very grateful to our sponsors for their support for 2011. To view sponsors please click on the link below. We are also very grateful for all donations and funding (please see below).

Acknowledgements - In Memory, In Celebration, In Support

Updated 30.01.2012

Year April 2009 to March 2012
Donations in this year are all made to Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust - Registered Charity No 1126083

Celebrations:

We would like to congratulate Mr and Mrs Elizabeth Collins on their wedding and thank those guests very much who kindly donated £440.00 in memory of Elizabeths Brother-In-Law, Mr Andrew Cheesman who died last year of mesothelioma.

Our thanks go to Rita Polly and her husband Frank as they celebrated Franks 80th Birthday and raised a wonderful £150.00 in lieu of presents.

We would like to congratulate Mr and Mrs Henderson on their wedding which took place on the 1st July 2011, and would like to thank them both for kindly supporting the Mesothelioma Charitable Trust with doantions form their guests of £105.00.

Nicola Green got together with her family and friends to put on a 'Surpirse Party' for her lovely Dad, John Burt to celebrate his 68th Birthday on the 17th July 2011. The night raised a huge £6,390.00 and we would like to thank Nicola and her family and all those who attended for their kind generosity and support.

Mr S C Anderson has donated £200.00 as a donation in celebration of his survivng five years with mesothelioma. This is wonderful news and such a pleasure to hear Mr Anderson is doing so well and we are delighted to be able to thank him for this very generous donation and for his support.

1st July 2011 - Miss Laura Marren, celebrates her wedding day today and in tribute and memory to her lovely father Brian who sadly passed away on the 31st May 2011 peacfully in his sleep, kindly donated £150.00 in lieu of her wedding favours. We would like to send our congratulations and best wishes and wish the happy couple a wonderful life together.

Charlie Greenhill sends a message to Geraldine Hughes on her wedding day. "Congratulations and may you always be happy together!"

Mary Lilburn - Celebration gift of £50.00 on the 26/10/2010 - "We have lived to fight another year - yippee!"

Gillian Carleton and Tim Law married in September 2010 and celebrated their wedding in memory of Gillians beloved brother Darryl who passed away from peritoneal mesothelioma on the 22nd May 2006 at the tender age of 24. Gillian and Tim as a wonderful tribute to Darryl gave the mesothelioma helmet pins as their wedding favours to all of their guests. They made a kind donation of £250.00. We would like to congratulate Gillian and Tim and wish them a wonderful future together.

On-Line Donations Charity Choice

Anonymous Donation £605.25
Mrs Susan Brookes £25.00 incl Gift Aid
Miss J A Gregory £100.00
Miss Joanne Headley £25.00
P J Henshaw £125.00 incl Gift Aid
Mrs Karen Holmes £262.50 incl Gift Aid
Miss E L Michael £442.50 incl Gift Aid
Mrs C Robson £5.00
Mrs CS Robson £5.00
Mr Richard Salmon £37.50 inc Gift Aid
Michael Richard Weston £31.25 incl Gift Aid
Miss J Whitworth £41.50
Mr K J Woodward £12.50 incl Gift Aid

Legacy Donations:

Mr Kenneth Charles Drury £15,000.00
Mr David Edward Holman £100.00
Mr Denis Moriarty £20,000.00
Mr Len Smith £14,000.00
Mr David Taylor £5,000.00
Mr Alexander Khalia Khan Nyazai £5,000.00

Matched Giving:

Mr M Clough £170.00
D Ennis £1000.00
Marks & Spencer £1000.00

Donations In Memory of:
Under £100

Mr John Armstrong
Mr Keith Baker
Mrs Mable Barker
Mr Alan Bickle
Sheila Bigington
Mr Kurt David Blundell
Mr Nigel Burleton
Mr David Clarke
Mr Patrick Comer(Cooper & Potts Flooring Services)
Mr Ronald D'Abreu
Mr Philip Duckworth kindly made a donation in memory of his Brother Frank and his Sister-in-law Wendy who he both lost several years ago to mesothelioma.
Mr Thomas Farquhar
Mr Brian Sydney Ford
Mr David Ford from Canada, donation from cousins - Mrs Phyllis Wilson, Miss Gladys Webb and Mrs Pam Weston. England
Three Gentlemen from Essex, Mr Ron Elliot, Mr Ken Forester and Mr Jim Staff
Dr Eoghan Garvey
Mr Hatcher
Mr Brian Heaps
Mr Derek Heywood
Mr Frank Hobson
Mr Peter Holden
Mrs D Holloway - Donation in memory of a dear friend
Mr Tim Holloway
Mr Robert Houghton
Mrs Cheryl Jackson
Mrs Margaret Joan Jackson
Mr Michael Johnson - Donation from the Leigh Wesley Methodist Church
Mr Lloyd 'Larry' Lawrence 'One of life's Gentlemen' Robert S Knowles
Mr Ron Lee
Mr Stephen Richard Lee
Mr Neal Massey
Mr Stephen McGregor
Mr Eric Care Mildren
Mr Stanley Dennis Munns
Mr Charles Neal - £50.00 Donation from Toyota
Mrs Janice Newcombe
Mr John Derek Ormrod
Mr Peter Gerald Pearce
Mr Frank S Polly - Guernsey - Donations from K Marshall and Elina Tapp
Mr John Charles Potter
Mr Tony Povey
Mr Robin Quarrell
Mr John Rees
Mrs Brenda Rosamund - Pam & Greg Edwards from Canada donated $100.00 in memory of Brenda.
Mr Peter Reynolds
Mr Brian George Richardson
Mr John Sachs
Mr Jeffrey Saunders
Mr Ron Scriven - 'A great Guy who will be very much missed' Mary Purves and Ron Lewis.
Ms D Searle in memory of her father
Mr Robert Smith
Mr Timothy John Stell
Mr William Tucker
Prof Martin Turner
Mrs Constance May Tyson
Mrs Susan Vaughan
Mr Thomas F Williamson
Mr Derek Robert Winter
Mr Nigel Worthington

Donations In Memory of:
£100-£500

Mr David Aldridge
Mr Derek Albert Arnold
Mr Frank William Arnold - Funeral service donations through Just Giving.
Mr Brian Arthur Charles Ager
Mr Eric Andrew
Mr John Ayres
Mr Terrill Basil Barter
Mr Eric Bentham
Mr John Alan Bentley
Mr Robin Henry John Bignell
Mr Kurt David Blundell
Mr J Davidson
Mr Alan Stanford Bovis
Mr Patrick Brady
Mr William John Brazill
Mr Peter Bridges
Mr Darryl Carleton
Ms Tracey Carpenter
Mr Robert Carroll
Mr Andrew Cheesman
Mr Michael Sidney Clamp
Mr David Coates
Mr Patrick Comer
Mr Patrick John Connolly
Mr Gary Cragg
Mr Trevor Credland
Mr Geoffrey Cusworth
Mr Bill Eagland
Mr Donal Thomas Edwards
Mr James Erskine
Mr Maurice Stephen Favell
Mr Allan Flowers
Mr Colin Herbert Fearon
Mr Victor Charles Fosten
Mr Richard Fraiel
Mr Edward Glaister
Mr William George Gigg
Mr Keith Gould
Mr Raymond Gough
Mr David Charles Gransden
Mr Frederick Edward Grove
Mr David Guest
Mr George Henry Guest
Mr Ian Hall
Mr Andrew Hamilton
Mr Dennis Hankin
Mr Peter Harrison
Mr David Hartley
Mr Donald Arthur Hatcher
Mr John Arthur Heaton
Mr Gerald Hill
Mr Frank Hobson
Mr Kenneth Horner
Mr Michael Howarth
Mr George Hector Clayton Howells
Mr James (Jim) Douglas Howell
Mr James Howkins
Ms Susan Elizabeth Hunt
Mr David Irwin
Mr Robert Vernon Marsden Jackson
Mr Wayne Kersey
Mr John Philip Killeby
Mrs Gerry (Geraldine) King
Mr David Kitchin
Mr David Leckie
Mr Stephen Paul Leftley
Mrs Edna Light
Mr William A Logan
Mr Kenneth Albert Lines
Mr Gordon Macauley
Mr John Mason
Mr Frederick D McManus
Mr Peter Monument
Mr Leonard Mooney
Mr Charles Malcolm Neal
Mrs Brian Oldridge
Mr Thomas Owens
Mr Cecil Palmer
Mr Geoff Parker
Mr Richard Parr
Mr David Phillips
Mr Michael Poole
Mr Sidney Poole
Mr Robin Quarrell
Mr Alan Richardson
Mr Bob Robertson
Mr Arthur Rogers
Mr Anthony Ruddock
Mr Raymond Robert Rowse
Mr Albert Sargood
Mr Christopher Edward Saveker
Mr Raymond Schofield
Mr David George Sharp
Mr M W Sherriff
Mr Michael Thomas Simons
Mr Keppell Moore Simpson
Mr Thomas Sinclair
Mr Robert (Bob) T Smith
Mr Sidney Smith
Mr Kenneth Edgar Speak
Mr Eric Stables
Mr Geoffrey Walter Stevens (Known as Steve)
Mrs Glenda Stretton
Mr Maxamillian Surman
Mr John Swales
Mr Nigel Charles Taylor
Mrs Patricia Rose Taylor
Mr James Victor Thompson
Mr Walker
Mr Watts
Mr John Daniel Webb
Mrs Valerie White
Mr David John Whiting
Mr John Wightman
Mr John Williams
Mr Barry Williamson
Mr Raymond Wilson
Mr William Wilson
Mr Douglas Bertram Winnan
Mr Derek Winter
Mr Peter Wood - 'He is always in our thoughts', Christine Ascroft and David Wood
Mr Keith Wykes
Mr Denis Young

Donations In Memory of:
£500-£1000

Mr Ron Andrews
Mr Keith Baker
Mr Kenneth William Birchall
Mr Peter Bridges
Mr Len Broadway
Mr Vincent Brookbanks, Deborah would like to thank family, friends, neighbours, the Leicester Group of Advanced Motorists and workmates from the Leicester University.
Mr Graham Butler
Mr William Richard Carpenter
Mr David Clarke
Mrs Elsie Rose Cook
Mr Gordon John Cox
Mr Mick Cross
Mr David John Crisp
mr James Nigel Davidson
Miss Ann Davies
Mr Christopher Dronsfield
Mr Thomas Francis Elliston
Mrs Patsy Flynn
Mrs Carol Irene Forrest
Mr Patrick Kenneth Foster
Mr Arthur Anthony Gibson
Mr John Graham
Mr John Goulty
Mr Stephen Harrison
Mr Brian Hawkins
Mr Roger Charles Headley - Jackie would like to thank all his family, friends and work colleagues who donated at his funeral.
Mr Michael Leslie James
Mr Dave Jones
Mr Brian Sidney Langley, the family would like to thank and acknowledge all those who attended his funeral.
Mr Ambrose (Sandy) Lightfoot
Mr Joseph Ernest Longworth
Mr Roy Manby
Mr Brian William Millichip
Mr Robert Michael Newcombe
Mr Barry Parnell
Mr Vic Perrett
Mr Roger Geoffrey Plowman
Mr Brian Rutherford
Mr Ron Scriven
Mr Bryn Seller
Mr Ian Shaw
Mr Robert William Staines
Mr Brian Steer
Mr Michael Street
Mr Lee Edward Stephens
Mr Robert Hunter Stephenson
Mr David W Taylor
Mr John Denier Taylor
Mr Martin J L Turner
Mr George Watson
Mr Malcolm Wheatley - Chris, Col, Angela and all the family would like to thank everyone who made a donation and acknowledge all those who attended his funeral.
Mr Andrew Witney
Mr Simon William Wren

Donations In Memory of:
£1000-£2000

Mr Graham George Butler
Mr Michael Carr
Mrs Jilly Cracknell
Mrs Norah Mary England
Mr David Irwin
Mr Michael Carrington Johnson
Mr Lloyd 'Larry' Lawrence
Mr Roy Lockwood
Mr Vic Perrett
Mrs Norah Pittar
Mr Kevin Andrew Robinson
Mr Michael Sherriff
Mr Carl Smith
Mr David J M Taylor - Collected through David's Memorial Just Giving Page
Mr David Thomas
Mr Simon Wren - Money collected through the sale of the Iwade 2012 Calendar Girls Charity Calendar, designed and on sale for the Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust In Memory of Simon.

Donations In Memory of:
£2000 and above

Mr Kenneth Charles Drury beloved brother of Mr Frank H Drury who kindly donated £15,000.00 on behalf of Kenneth.
Mr Mark Horsman.
Mr Mick James Memorial Run raised £3,140.38
Mr Brian Marren including gifts from Brian's Memorial Just Giving Page £2,589.70
Mr Denis Moriarty beloved husband of Mrs Elizabeth Moriarty who kindly donated £20,000.00 in memory of Denis.
Mr Len Smith beloved husband of Mrs Jill Smith who kindly donated £14,000.00 in memory of Len.
Mr David Taylor beloved husband of Mrs Tereza Taylor who kindly donated £5,000.00 in memory of David's wishes.
Mr Alexander Khalia Khan Nyazai £5,000.00 kindly donated in respect of his wishes.

Corporate Sponsorship this year starts on the 1st April 2011 and finishes 31st March 2012.

Corporate Donations 2011/12

Irwin Mitchell, £135.00 donation relating to the Mesothelioma Study Day, 'The Next Decade'

Thompsons Solicitors, £500.00 donation relating to the 'MARF Annual International Symposium' Conference.

Rocket Medical PLC Kindly donated £300 in respect of a representative from Mesothelioma UK attendance at IMIG

Macmillan Cancer Support - £3,000 towards the 2011 Patient and Carer Day Conference

Irwin Mitchell - £135, donations were kindly made by those who attended the Mesothelioma Study Day, 'The Next Decade'

Gold Sponsorship 2011/12

Eli Lilly and Company Limited

Silver Plus Sponsorship 2011/12

Building and Civil Engineering Charitable Trust, West Sussex

Silver Sponsorship 2011/12

Anthony Coombs Solicitor
Field Fisher Waterhouse
Irwin Mitchell
John Pickering & Partners
Pierre Fabre
Thompsons Solicitors
Pannone LLP

Bronze Sponsorship 2011/12

Fentons Solicitors LLP
Rocket Medical
UK Medical

Helpline Sponsors

Fentons Solicitors LLP
Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Charity Association
Next PLC
UCATT Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians
HASAG Hampshire Asbestos Support & Awareness Group
The Rufford Foundation in response to Nicola Green

Mesothelioma Patient Survey Project Sponsors

Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund £4,000.00

All Charity and Private Donations

Ms Jane Harris £100.00 donation, thank you for your support.

Mr Roy Smith from Loughborough kindly donated £25.00 in support of the charity and the work we do, which we very much appreciate. Thank you.

Mrs Jill Benford kindly donated £50.00 which is very much appreciated, thank you.

Mr A R Parker kindly donated £250.00 plus Gift Aid. Thank you very much for your support.

Mrs Lesley Broadway kindly donated £50.00 to the Charitable Trust with 'Christmas Wishes' for the Mesothelioma UK team. We would like to thank Lesley for those wishes and for the support and inspiration she has selflessly given to the Charity. Lesley's dear husband Len, who sadly died of mesothelioma over two years ago will live on through his legacy of the Helmet and Forget Mesothelioma Not pins that Lesley kindly sourced and donated to the charity to help raise our profile and funds to support the vital work Mesothelioma UK do for patients, their carers and health care professionals.

Mrs Yvette Oldham purchased some christmas cards from the Charitable Trust and kindly donated £112.00. Thank you so very much for your wonderful support.

Mrs Annie Wood purchased some of our new design Christmas cards and kindly donated £500.00. Thank you so much Annie for the wonderful support you have given us over the year.

Mrs Pam Hamshaw raised £126.00 from circulating a Christmas Quiz Sheet which is a fantastic way to start the festive season whilst raising awareness and funds. Thank you so much for your wonderful continued support.

Ann Pittar has kindly donated £21.00 from yet another on of her wonderful coffee mornings. Ann, your coffee mornings must be a special delight and we thank you and your ladies for supporting us all through this year.

An anonymous donation was recieived of £87.00 which was part of a collection made at a Wedding service at Christ Church Milton-Next-Gravesend this summer which was the request of a Bride and her Groom. We would like to wish the happy couple a wonderful life together and send our congratulations and to thank them for being so kind and thoughtful on their special day.

Mr G Cole kindly donated £100.00. Thank you so much for your support.

Mr Bob Still £6.00, many thanks for your kind donation.

Mr & Mrs Hewitt made a donation of £100.00, and Mrs B A Hill made a donation of £40.00. thank you so much for your support.

We would like to say a big thank you to Ann Pittar and Mr R Goodman who have continued to support the charity with regular donations in memory of Ann's mother Mrs Norah Pittar, so far they have donated £1,428.00. Many thanks to you both for your continued support.

Mr John Michael Carruthers and Mrs M Carruthers £500 - Patient & Carer Day. Many thanks for this kind donation.

Mrs P Bowery £25.50. Thank you for your support.

Mr & Mrs Hogsden kindly donated £25.00. Thank you for your support.

Northwards Housing Staff kindly donated £49.99 for their 'Dress Down Day' Thank you so much for your support.

Bassingbourn Bingo Club kindly donated £50.00 thank you so much for your support.

Mr Matthew Gibson kindly donated £80.00, many thanks for your kind support.

Macmillan Cancer Support have kindly donated £3,000 towards the 2011 Patient and Carer Day which takes place in London on the 1st October. Macmillan Cancer Support have also provided a grant of £1,096 to fund the administration of the Community of Practice for the Mesothelioma Nurse Action Team - M-NAT. The Charitable Trust would like to thank them for their continued support.

APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers have kindly donated £123.70 from the proceeds of fundraising activities that was organised by the staff on the last day of service of their CEO. Thank you so much for your support.

The Papworth Mesothelioma Support Group kindly donated £168.25. Thank you so much for your support.

Shield Environmental Services Ltd have kindly donated £500.00 in support of the Charitable Trust for the vital service the Mesothelioma UK Resource Centre provide for patients and their carers. Thank you so much for your support.

Mrs N Briddick kindly donated £10.00 in support of the fundraising her friend Pamela Hamshaw continues to do for the Charitable Trust. Many thanks for your continued support.

Our thanks go to Lesley Broadway for her continued support in raising awareness through the mesothelioma Helmet and Forget-Me-Not pins that she kindly funded and continues to sell in support of the work that Mesothelioma UK do for Patients and Carers.

A big thank you goes to the Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team who kindly helped, Linda Thornton, wife of Roger Thornton who died from mesothelioma and Jill Lemon from Mesothelioma UK with organising the Leicester Action Mesothelioma Day Reflection. The message leaves that people placed on the trees at the Leicester and Derby event raised £1,412.87 and Joanne Carlin kindly presented the cheque to Jill Lemon Fundraising Manager and Liz Darlison Nurse Consultant at the Leicester Support Group on Wednesday 27th July 2011.

Mrs H J Fields Kindly donated £25.00 and R & A Dale kindly donated £20.00. Thank you for your support.

A thank you goes to Mrs Howell who kindly donated £50.00 to the Charitable Trust in recognition of the Bristol Harbourside Walk and Balloon Release in recognition of Action Mesothelioma Day that was organised by Lyons Davidson Solicitors.

We would like to thank Ann Pittar for the regular donations that she kindly sends in memory of her dear Mother Norah. The total to date is £1,310.00. Thank you very much Ann for your wonderful support.

Zoe Penny kindly donated £105.00 in support of Action Mesothelioma Day by raising awareness through selling the Mesothelioma pins and purchasing her car sticker. Many thanks for your kind support.

We would like to thank Unison Glasgow Housing Branch for their donation of £200.00 in support of the work, support and assistance that Mesothelioma UK provide to many individuals and their families.

We would like to thank the girls from HASAG, Diane, Lynne and Lisa for a donation they kindly sent of £1,000.00 in support of the work we do at Mesothelioma UK. Thank you HASAG for your continued support.

Mr Stephen Wand kindly donated £25.00 in lieu of a Birthday Present for Captain Paul Griffin of Crawley Downs, A very big thank you Stephen and Captain Paul for your kind support.

Ms Sue Conrad on behalf of the Homerton College kindly sent a donation cheque for the sum of £175.15 in support of Mesothelioma UK at a fundraising event that the staff and fellows of the college held on Thursday 19th May 2011. A big thank you for raising our profile and awareness about asbestos and it's dangers.

Cathy and Mike Baxandall are trekking and climbing Kilimanjaro, Mikes employer Yorkshire Building Society in West Yorkshire has kindly contributed £100.00 towards their sponsorship. We would like to express our thanks to the Yorkshire Building Society for kindly supporting Mike and Cathy.

Laura Marren's wedding will take place on the 1st July 2011. Sadly her Father has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and as a tribute to her father has kindly donated £150.00 in lieu of her wedding guests favours. Her father has been incredibly brave throughout his illness, never complaining and always being optimistic and positive. He along with Laura is very keen to donate money to such a worthy charity, to help people in the future by raising greater awareness about asbestos and mesothelioma so less people will have to suffer at the hands of such a devastating disease. The Chairtable Trust would like to wish Laura and her family a lovely wedding day and to thank you for this very kind donation.

Unite, The Chadderton Branch have kindly donated £50.00 in support of Mesothelioma UK's work. Many thanks for your kind support.

The Parents Association at Stamford High School for Girls, has kindly donated £200.00 in memory of Mrs Norah Pittar. Norah's daughter Ann was the Chair of the committee for may years and it was her wish that any donations in her mothers name go to the trust. We would like to thank the Parents Association for their kindness and generosity.

Unite of the Bamber Bridge and Leyland Branch kindly donated £50.00 in support of Mesothelioma UK's work. Many thanks for your continued support.

12 King's Bench Walk in Temple London, held a a seminar on 'Industrial Disease' and their clients kindly donated £961.00. Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust would like to thank all those who kindly donated and a special thank you to all the staff at 12 King's Bench Walk for your nomination.

Unite the Union N.W. 785 Branch kindly donated £50.00 in support of 'Moustaches for Meso in March', many thanks for your support.

Mrs E A Quilna kindly donated £500.00.

Carol Anthony very kindly donated £100.00 to Mesothelioma UK

Mr & Mrs L.G. Gollop celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary on 31st March 2011. They held an event for family and friends on the Saturday evening and requested no presents please, but kindly suggested instead that people could if they wished make a contribution to Mesothelioma Trust. Mrs Gollops brother and his wife sadly died of mesothelioma having worked at Turner's Asbestos Cement Company. We would like to thank Mr & Mrs Gollop and all their family and friends for their kind and generous donation of £440.00 and we wish them many more happy years together.

We would like to thank Merck Sharp & Dohme Ltd who kindly donated £2,000.00 to sponsor the new Mesothelioma UK Lung Pleural Pad. The pad was designed with tear off sheets to enable health care professionals to explain to patients where their disease is located.

Unite the Union Bristol Region kindly donated £250.00 in support of Moustache for Meso in March. We would like to thank Unite the Union Bristol for their generosity and supporting.

Waterbeach Community Association kindly donated the collection from the 'Carols on the Green' in memory of Mr Brian Langley as a tribute for the many years he has maintained and erected the Christmas Lights. We thank you for your kind support.

Unite the Union West Midlands Region kindly donated £200.00 in support of Moustaches for Meso in March. We would like to thank Unite the Union West Midlands for their continued generosity and support.

Moose International Weymouth Ladies Circle 248, kindly donated £300.00. Thank you for your continued support

Mr Greenwood kindly donated via Interflora £20.00. Many thanks for your donation.

Boyes Turner Solicitors from Reading, kindly donated £50.00 many thanks for your support.

The Breakers Snooker Club in Leicester kindly put a collection box on their reception and raised £12.14 a big thank you to all who donated.

The NHS Retirement Fellowship Dorchester and District kindly donated £30.00 in respect of a talk about mesothelioma given by Mrs Pam Hamshaw.

Miss Natalie Smyth entered the Santander Christmas card competition and won first prize. Her card was sent out by Santander to all their shareholders throughout the UK and Ireland, her design also came second in their global competition and it has been featured in Santanders monthly magazine. Natalie won £300.00 and she kindly made a donation of £100.00 in memory of a family friend Mr David Whiting. On behalf of the charity, thank you very much Natalie for the very kind and thoughtful donation, and well done for winning first prize with your wonderful card design.

The Parish of Roath Saint Martin of Tours in Cardiff kindly donated £30.00.

The Masonic Graystone Lodge kindly donated £200.00 to Mavis Nye who is currently raising funds for the charity. We would like to thank Graystone Lodge for their kind generosity and to Mavis who gives her precious time in raising awareness and funds for mesothelioma.

Mr N K Staplehurst kindly donated £20.00.

Mrs Melissa Gilman donated £44.50 on behalf of her sister Emma's Bring and Buy stall held at Emma's Gard-Hen party.

Emma Married Mr Liam O'Leary in September 2010, They chose Mesothelioma UK because Liam's father died of mesothelioma a few years ago and the charity has been very close to their hearts since then. Many congratulations on your marriage Emma and Liam and thank you for your kind support.

Mrs Phillipa Watson doanted £10.00, thank you for your support.

Mrs P.G.C Smith kindly donated £50.00 to the Charitable Trust. Thank you for your support.

Mr Trevor & Mrs Yvette Oldham celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary and decided to treat their wonderful friends who gave them valuable support during the 'trying' months of diagnosis and treatment. They kindly asked for donations in lieu of presents and the generosity of their wonderful friends raised £320.00. Thank you all for your support.

Mr Ray and Mrs Jean Miles kindly donated £5,000.00 to go towards the vital work that Mesothelioma UK do to help patients, their carers and anyone who is or has been affected by mesothelioma.

Mr David and Mrs Lesley Batts kindly donated £150.00 that their family and friends gave instead of gifts for their 40th wedding anniversary.

Mr Malcolm Farrer-Brown kindly donated £1,000.00 towards the Patient and Carer Day 2010.

The Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team kindly donated £2,300.00 from funds raised at the Derby and Leicester 'Action Mesothelioma Day' events on the 2nd July 2010 through the dedication leaves that were hung on the Trees to acknowledge their loved ones.

Mrs Pam Hamshaw £25.00 From the Moose International Ladies Circle 248, donated for her talk on Mesothelioma.

Ms Jill Louden Catholic Womens League Upminster Section £110.00 proceeds from one of their regular lunches.

Unite the Union Bamber Branch £50.00

Macmillan Cancer Support funding for the set up and design of the new Mesothelioma UK and Charitable Trust website £6,715.13

Hampshire Asbestos Support & Awareness Group £500.00

Fellowship of Professional & Amatuer Artists, kindly donated from their general fund £250.00

The Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund £49,660 (to fund the Helpline for 1 year)

Lesley Broadway in Memory of her husband donated from 'The Len Broadway Mesothelioma Research Fund' £10,000 worth of the
Gentleman's 'Asbestos Action Mesothelioma Helmet Charity Pins' and the 'Ladies Forget-Mesothelioma-Not Charity Pins' to sell and raise funds for Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust and on purchase benefit Asbestos Support Groups

The Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Charity Association £1,000.00

Rutland Dispensary £200.00

Leicester Lions £200.00

Helping Hands BT Charity Staff £1000.00

Northern General Outpatients Dept £200.00

Stuart Cosby Memorial Trust £200.00

Vinci plc donated £200.00 in support of Mr Keith Howells' Kilimanjaro climb to take place in mid September

Mr Keith Wykes £500.00

Derbyshire Asbestos Support Team forwarded £500.00 from an unknown donator

Ye Olde Bargate Lodge Southampton £58.50

Pamela Hamshaw raised £33.93 in respect of a talk about mesothelioma and asbestos awareness at the Chickerill Monday Club and thank you to the kind ladies that donated their coffee money.

Eton Manor Lodge raised £100 donation. Thank you very much for your support.

All Fundraising Donations

Mr Darren Thomas raised £605.00 by running in the BUPA's 31st Great North Run last September in memory of Mr Colin Fearon who was his mum, Edith Thomas's partner. He took part in the run alongside his sister Michelle and Colin's son Grant Fearon. Together they have raised a whopping £815.00 which is just fantastic and we would like to thank Darren, Michelle and Grant for their wonderful support.

The Ripple Group Limited kindly donated £198.00 form the Christmas Raffle, A big thank you for all those who gave their support.

Mrs Pamela Hamshaw has kindly sent in the saved pennies collected from her friend Mrs M Bourn's purse and monies from the collecting tin at her local har salon 'The Hair Loft' in Weymouth which has amounted to £13.78. Thank you very much for your support.

Miss Ann Pittar has kindly sent £29.00 in support of the charity in memory of her dear mother Mrs Norah Pittar.

A big thank you to Brett Adams from Repton Gym who kindly donated £15.00 in support of the Burt families fundraising escapades. Thank you to Elsie and John Burt and their wonderful girls for raising our profile.

Jennifer Jones from Epsom in Surrey opened her house for a 'Wine and Cheese Evening' and it was such a hit with her family and friends that between them they raised a massive £1,961.46. The evening was a complete success and thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. A big thank you to Jennifer and to all who supported her wonderful evening.

Shevaun Joy and Sally-Ann Green got together and with their wonderful talent and hard work put on the Blue Ribbon Ball and raised a phenomenal £2,846.25 in a wonderful tribute to the memory of their Dad and Granddad Mr Billy, William Greene. The event was a wonderful success and was enjoyed by everyone who attended. We would like to thank Shevaun and Sally-Ann for all their hard work and to those who supported this wonderful event.

Peter, Jane & Lyn Budd raised £175.00 from their stall held at the local school's Christmas Fayre. They sold knitted toys, tree decorations, crayons infelt cases and Christmas Stockings. The family say that doing things like this hlep them to get through the dark days without their mum who sadly died of mesothelioma and they know the money they raise goes to help others in the same situation they found them selves. Thank you so much Peter, Jane & Lyn, your support is very much appreciated.

Suzie Coull held an 'Open House' for family and friends in an effort to raise awareness locally which in this case is in Hampshire. Sadly Suzie's mother was diagnosed with mesothelioma which was a devastating shock for the family and an illness they knew nothing about and the internet became their greatest source of valuable information hence why Suzie wanted to raise awareness about the disease and about the Charitable Trust and the work we do.On November 1st and with the very kind help of her very talented friends they put together a few stalls for the event. Jane Cabrelli helped by kindly seving tea and coffee with biscuits and cake during the morning and then preceded serving wine throughout the evening... The wonderful store holders were Dawn Williamson with 'Dawn's Cupboard' selling cakes, jams and gifts; Deborah Compton with 'Pheonix Cards'; Marietta Rhodes, our much relied upon Nail Technician, demonstrating Bio Scultpture Gel; the amazing Tracey Mitchell, multi tasking with Ladies and Childrens fashion from 'Captain Tortue', 'Original Sister' and also 'Nirvana Spa' products; and then there was Suzie with her beautiful handbags, scarves and jewellery. All the ladies who attended the event enjoyed and had a wonderful day chatting and purchasing gifts for Christmas and through there wonderful efforts they raised £156.52. Suzie would like to say "a BIG 'thank you' to all of those who gave their time on the day to support such a very worthy cause and also to the charity, without you; the help, support and information simply wouldn't be there". Thank you Suzie and friends for your wonderful support;

John and Elsie Burt along with their daughters, Nicola, Tina and Sharon have raised £1,500. They have held various events in support of the Charitable Trust this year and up to date have raised nearly £9,000.00. The families latest venture was a Raffle to win a Smart Car. John picked out the winning number, 712 on a white ticket which was adjucated by their local district councillor Mr Chris Whitehead. The lucky winners of the Smart Car where former neighbours of Elsie and John from Waltham. The whole family have pulled together and worked so very hard in support of the charity despite all the turmoil of John being diagnosed with Mesothelioma earlier this year. We would like to thank John, Elsie, Nicola, Tina, Sharon and all their families and friends for working so tirelessly and selflessly.

Mrs J Irvin kindly sent a donation of £570.00 she sadly lost her husband to mesothelioma in July this year and in his memory five men took part and completed a Fun Run on Sunday 2nd October to raise funds for the Charitable Trust - 'The Cumbria Run' which took place in Bitts Park was very successful and is a wonderful family day out. Thank you Mrs Irvin and your 'Five Wonderful Men' for your support.

Louise Phillips took part in the Grand Union Canal Half Marathon on Sunday 13th November 2011 in memory of her lovely Dad Brian Steer. This was Louise's first half marathon which took her just 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete the 13.1 miles journey and she raised a wonderful £536.25 with the love and support of her family and friends. Thank you so much to Louise and all those who supported her.

Shield Environmental Ltd kindly donated £69.02 from their 'Pizza and Cinema Vouchers' Raffle. Thank you to all those who donated and we hope the winners had a wonderful evening.

Ray Heath at the Bell & Crown Inn in Snaith held a Darts Evening with Dennis Priestly on the 17th November 2011. Dennis is a former darts world champion and the evening kindly raised a Bulls Eye of £400.00 for the Charitable Trust. We would like to thank all those who took part and supported Ray and we hope you had a fantastic evening.

Tim Cupit donned his running shoes and took part in the Liverpool Marathon in Ocotober and has raised £280.00 with the support of his family and friends. Thank you so much Tim and everyone for your support.

Laura Phillips and Sue Prcychodny competed in the 'Nike Race to the Beat Half Marathon Challenge' this was Laura's first time and she did this in support of her lovely Dad Dave who she says is her inspiration. Laura finished in 2 hours and 47 minutes and Sue in 3 hours. Well done Laura and Sue and thank you so much for your support and raising £1,601.20.

Kate Botwright comepted in the London Duathlon at Richmond Park. the Duathlon consists of a 10km run, 22km bike ride and a 5km run.... how fantastic is that! Well done Kate, this is a wonderful achievement and thank you so much for raising £733.75 for the charity.

Susie & Robert Cox jumped on their speedy bikes and raced a 100km around Essex in a bid to raise money for the charity and didn't they do well... not only a fantastic achievement for them both but they raised £940.00. Well done both of you and thank you for your wonderful support.

Janine Davies, Ged, James and Chris took part in the Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of their Father and raised £1,321.25 in support of the Charitable Trust, Thank you so much for your support.

Andy Hart has donned his Banana in Pyjamas to take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon again in support of the Charity and has raised £122.50. Thank you so much Andy for your continued support.

Jane and Lyn Budd did their 'First Ever Boot Sale' and kindly donated £30.00 plus they gifted aided their donation making it £37.50, thank you so much for your continued support.

Simon Hewitt has competed in his first ever marathon at the Eden Project down in Cornwall which is a fantastic achievement. Well done Simon and thank you for raising £278.75 in support of the charity.

Gemma Hughes took part in her second Bupa Great North Run and has raised £152.50, Gemma thank you so much for your continued support.

Christine Nelson Took part in the 'Run to the Beat Half Marathon 25th September 2011 and has raised a wonderful £416.25, Christine thank you so much for your support.

Matt Thourne and his wife took part in the Taunton half marathon and baked cakes to help raise funds for the charitable trust. Matt and his wife raised £215.75 for the charity and we would like to say a big thank you for your wonderful support.

Kay Millichip and Christopher Parry got married on the 21st April 2011 and decided to ask their family and friends to donate to the Charity in lieu of wedding presents in memory of Kay's lovely Father, Brian William Millichip.
Kay and Christopher would like to say a big thank you to all those family and friends who donated and helped to raise over £1,000.00 in Brians memory. Brian died of mesothelioma aged 71 years old and was a much loved Father, Grandfather and Husband and is sadly missed everyday by his family and friends.

The Calendar Girls 2012 are a group of women who got together in honour of Simon Wren, who sadly at the age of 48 died on 10th March 2011 from mesothelioma.
In honour of his memory Kelvin, Simon's brother decided with his wife Linda that they wanted to do something in Simons memory and so together with their friends the Calendar Girls idea was born. They decided to set up a website and find sponsors to help them with this amazing calendar to raise awareness about the dangers of asbestos and funds for the Charitable Trust. To this date they have raised a phenomenal £3,920.00 including monies raised on the Charity Night on the 19th November 2011. We would like to thank Kelvin and Linda Wride for choosing our charity to raise funds for and the wonderful girls who took part in the photo shoot: Linda Wren, Anne Livermore, Sharon Watson, Liz Burgess, Sharon Joslin, Rebecca Stowell, Diane Jordan, Loraine Judd, Pauline Field, Liz Hayes and Marie Wren. A big thank you also goes to all the sponsors. Miss January - Steve White, Modus Airtech, Miss February - Steve Smith, UCS, Miss March - Andy Hall, Summit Retail Shopfitters, Miss April - Melvin Hart, Hubbard & Houghton Construction Ltd, Miss May - Brian Nash, Interclad Ltd, Miss June - David Ingall Flooring, Miss July - John Graham ,Hygiene Group, Miss August - Robert Stewart, Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd, Miss September - Stephen & Amanda Pett, Teco Interiors, Miss October - Daniel Mills & Dan Everard, D2 Electrical, Miss November - Neil Carley & Mandy Fenton, Eurobility Ltd, Miss December - Liz & Mark Burgess, The Woolpack Public House. Thanks also go to Charly Bowman & Natalie Barker of NCB Photography, Ian Cartledge & Bob Neil from Kent Flooring Supplies who bought 100 calendars for their customers. Liz & Mark Burgess for kindly letting the girls have the venue for the photo shoot and Charity Night. Props for the shoot were kindly supplied by Store Manager Keith Pavell & Community/Events Colleague Claire Frosbury of Asda in Sittingbourne in Kent. All these wonderful people contributed to make this calendar possible. Thank you..... Full story in Pictures and Blogs..If you would like your own your very own '2012 Calendar Girls Calendar' you can, by simply getting in touch with Linda through email at linda.wren@yahoo.co.uk

Karen, Helen and the family Stevenson got in touch with us because their Mother Lorene had recently been diagnosed with Mesothelioma and they wanted to do a challenge in July to support the national 'Action Mesothelioma Day' where they could help to raise awareness about asbestos and mesothelioma and in turn raise funds for the Charitable Trust. So they decided thier challenge would be an 8 mile walk and asked for a few T-shirts and leaflets to help them in their task. Gradually the number of walkers just grew and grew and between them they have raised £1,618.28. This is absolutley astounding and what a wonderful achievement. We would like to thank all of those who took part, supported, helped them on their way or just acknowledged the good work they were doing by raising awareness. Thank you so much for your wonderful support. Read their story in the Pictures and Blogs section..

Sue Esslemont treasurer of the Epsom Allsorts Running Club has kindly sent a donation of £280.00 that the runners raised from the Hogsmill 5 mile ladies only race. Unfortuntely one of their runners has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and the club wanted to show their support and chose the Charitable Trust as their chosen charity for this event. Thank you very much for your wonderful support.

The Rufford Foundation have kindly donated £1000.00 to Nicola Greens and her families personal fundraising target. Nicola and her family are on a quest to raise as much as they can this year for the charity and we wish her and her family all the best and thank them for all their hard work, commitment and inspirational ideas and the support they have given us.

The Fellowship of Professional & Amateur Artists in Rushden have kindly donated £100.00, thank you so much for your continued support.

The staff from Consett Jobcentre Plus kindly donated £57.00 in support of Karen and Helen Stevenson's sponsored walk. A big thank you to all the staff who supported this event.

Marie Gilmartin raised £66.00 and continues to raise awareness and funds for the Charitable Trust. Thank you so much for your continued support.

A wonderful night of 'Dance and Drama' was performed by the 2b Productions Dance Schools 'Charity D