Mary Doris Foot's Cancer Story I got involved with GRACE through the founder, Simon Butler Manuel. He gave me some information on the charity and I knew it was something I wanted to be involved with. I know too well what cancer does to people – it destroys lives. Simon is a brilliant surgeon, and
Great news! We have been awarded £1,000 from Aviva Community Fund towards a TrenGuard Trendelenburg Restraint. A big thank you to everyone who voted for us. The Trendelenburg position is adopted during gynaecological surgery. In this position a patient lies face upwards on a tilted table with their pelvis higher than their head. There is
GRACE held a Christmas Wreath Making Workshop again this year. Once again, staged at the beautiful Gatestreet Barn, Bramley, thanks to the generosity of Jane Hutley. Floral Designer, Rosie Orr, taught our group of ladies how to build a beautiful wreath from a wire base, using a variety of seasonal foliage and colours. Everyone was
We are looking for musicians who might like to 'busk' at the Unicorn event in Haslemere on Sunday 5th May, to raise money for GRACE. If you are interested please email us at fundraising@grace-charity.org.uk.
Roger MacDivitt, a wonderful supporter of GRACE, is organising 'Concert-Springing Forth' at Charterhouse School, Godalming on Thursday 11th April. The concert is a celebration of community over individual adversity. To buy your ticket click here.
On 18th November, one of our wonderful GRACE Women and regular fundraisers, Doris Foot, organised an event at Bar 19 in Blackpool. Lots of fun was had on the day with face painting for both children and adults, indoor cycling, beard shaving, a raffle and auction, and plenty of singing and karaoke! An amazing £1,710
This stunning central London half marathon along closed road takes in some of the capital's world-famous landmarks including Buckingham Palace, Horse Guards Parade and the Royal Albert Hall, and four of London's Royal Parks - Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James's Park and Kensington Gardens. This year, the half marathon will take place on
One of our wonderful GRACE Women, Gerry, speaks to Now Surrey TV about the importance of attending your cervical smear. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
Each year, The Rotary Club of Guildford District organises the annual walk for anyone who would like to raise funds for their chosen charity. The walk starts and finishes at Shalford Park, Guildford. This year, the walk will take place on Sunday 19th May. Please meet at 9.15am for a 9.45am start. The routes are lovely, level
Many thanks to Pat Greenaway who with her friend Sue hosted a Lilac and Lace tea party for GRACE at her beautiful home in Westcott near Dorking in November. They were joined by lots of friends and neighbours and raised £364 in donations and £336 from the sale of GRACE creams and candles. Pat tells
