Breast cancer patient fronts Addenbrooke’s appeal
The annual Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal is launched today in support of breast cancer patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
MyICUvoice – the patient’s side of the story
Most patients that are critically ill require artificial ventilation, often for prolonged periods of time while awake. Ventilation is facilitated by an artificial airway, which stops vocal cords from working and therefore the ability to talk is removed.
Addenbrooke’s charity supports innovation for prostate cancer patients
CamProbe, an innovation project for prostate cancer patients supported through Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s (ACT’s) Innovation for Patient Benefit funding stream, has recently secured £800,000 further funding from the National Institute for Health Research.
Dame Mary Archer welcomed as Addenbrooke’s charity Vice-President
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust is pleased to announce that Dame Mary Archer DBE has agreed to take up the honorary role of Vice-President of the charity.
Increasing access to rehabilitation therapy after stroke
A regional group to support rehabilitation following a stroke – Aiming to Transform Life After Stroke (ATLAS) – has been given a £35,000 grant from Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust to help provide wider access to therapy across the region through investment in up-to-date technology.
Mick George Limited digs deep for new Addenbrooke’s Outpatients’ Garden
The newly redeveloped Outpatients’ Garden at Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been officially opened, following a year-long partnership with Mick George Limited and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
Growing biotech company goes behind the scenes at Addenbrooke’s
Dr Darrin Disley, serial entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of growing biotech company Horizon Discovery, visited Addenbrooke’s for an exclusive tour of oncology services.
Local solicitors and Will-writers waive fees to support Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals
Haven’t got around to writing a Will or need to update an old one? Making or updating your Will can seem like a big challenge. However, it can be a lot more affordable and straightforward than you may think.
Community support for Addenbrooke’s is celebrated
Over 40 fundraisers from across the region came together last week to join Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) in celebrating their success at raising over £80,668 for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals in the last three months of 2016.
CUH named as specialist radiotherapy centre
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has been named as a specialist provider for an advanced form of radiotherapy to help treat patients with life-threatening brain tumours.
Breast cancer fundraisers help improve treatment for patients at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust yesterday (Monday) held a tea party at the hospital’s Cambridge Breast Unit to celebrate an amazing total of over £60,000 raised for the charity’s Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal 2016.
Mick George Ltd help bury Addenbrooke’s 250th anniversary time capsule
A special 250th anniversary time capsule was buried on Wednesday at Addenbrooke’s Hospital with the help of Mick George Ltd who are redeveloping the hospital's Outpatients Garden.
‘Bracode’ campaign success brings personalised breast cancer treatment one step closer
A new pioneering research study, which could make personalised breast cancer diagnosis and treatment a reality, launched on Monday at Addenbrooke’s Hospital thanks to the successful ‘Bracode’ fundraising campaign by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT).
Join this year’s Addenbrooke’s Rudolph Run – raising money for patient care
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the dedicated charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, is organising the fourth annual sponsored Christmas fun run at Addenbrooke’s – the Rudolph Run – on Sunday 4 December 2016.
Saving lives in intensive care: Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s 20th annual lecture
‘Critical care: at the sharp end of saving lives’ is the subject of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s (ACT) forthcoming Annual Lecture and Reception on Thursday 17 November.
Glittering Gala Dinner raises over £320,000 for Addenbrooke’s Hospital
A glittering Gala Dinner held at Trinity College to celebrate Addenbrooke's Hospital's 250-year anniversary has smashed its £250,000 fundraising target.
Marshall of Cambridge event to support innovation at Addenbrooke’s
A very special Business in Action for Addenbrooke’s networking event, hosted by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), will take place at Marshall of Cambridge on Wednesday 7 September 2016 at 6pm-8.30pm, when innovation will be at the top of the agenda.
Local companies support Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal
Neaves & Neat recruitment consultancy and Mr Hugh’s rapeseed oil are supporting this year's Addenbrooke's Breast Cancer Appeal to help screen one more patient every day.
Big hearted solicitors help raise over £12,500 for Addenbrooke's
Local solicitors and Will writers who took part in Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust’s fourth annual Make a Will Week have helped raise over £12,500 for Addenbrooke’s during the hospital’s 250th anniversary year.
Cambridge Summer Beer Festival sets new records
The 43rd annual Cambridge Summer Beer Festival has come to a close, serving over 41,000 customers a total of 86,000 pints of beer, 13,000 pints of cider and perry, 9,300 pints of foreign beer, 1,600 bottles of wine and mead and approximately 1 tonne of cheese. Over 400 volunteers gave up their time to help, coming from as far as Canada.
Cambridge Beer Festival opens on Monday
The 43rd Cambridge Beer Festival is just around the corner. On Monday (May 23rd) at 5pm the doors will open to the public on Jesus Green and within those doors will be around 200 British real ales from over 100 breweries and 80 ciders and perries from near and far, along with the foreign bar, mead and wine.
Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival launches at Addenbrooke's!
Businesses from across the region are signing up to be part of this year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival in aid of Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust.
Addenbrooke's charity of the year partnership announced
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) is delighted to announce the launch of its new partnership with Mick George Limited.
ACT launches a lottery with a difference
ACT lucky and join the new Addenbrooke's Charity Lottery - a lottery with a difference!
ACT celebrates 250 years of corporate support
As Addenbrooke's Hospital marks its 250th anniversary, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) holds an event to celebrate 250 years of corporate support.