GIST Cancer UK
Supporting GIST Cancer patients through the Covid19 pandemic
We are seeking funding that will enable us to continue to fund research that is vital to improving the quality of life and long term outcomes for GIST (Gastro Intestinal Stromal Tumour) patients whilst maintaining the full range of support services to patients and their families.
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1129219)
Match funded Campaign target
£6,000
Amount raised
£6,575
Time left
2 days
Donations
43
Championed by The Hospital Saturday Fund
Location
United Kingdom
Campaign overview
Updates
Aims
Where's the money going?
Impact & reporting
"I struggled to come to terms with the fact that I had cancer but GCUK have been a lifesaver. The advice, support and feeling of not being on your own that this group offers is without question priceless".
— Patient
"GIST Cancer UK has been the single most impressive contact in every way"
— Patient
"I am quite new, I had my tumour removed last June. Like others I have found the support of this group invaluable"
— Patient
"Without GIST Cancer UK I would probably still be in my district hospital, with no further treatment after my op."
— Patient
Situation
We are trying to make up the shortfall in income due to the coronavirus pandemic. Our major income generating event “Ride London” which last year raised just short of £13,000 to support our activities has been cancelled as have individual fundraising events organised by GIST patients and their families such as sponsored walks, coffee mornings etc which last year generated around £55,000.
Solution
GIST Cancer UK doesn’t receive any government funding so is solely reliant on fundraising and donations to finance it’s activities. We are trying to make up the shortfall in income by applying for grants and undertaking online fundraising activities. It is imperative that the work of the charity continues before we sadly loose more patients to this rare cancer. As a small charity the Trustees (the majority of whom are GIST patients) know many of the patients making each loss more devastating.
