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.
It ran from 12:00 PM, 1 December 2020 to 12:00 PM, 8 December 2020
Registered Charity in England and Wales (1129219)
£6,000
£6,780
Donations
48
Championed by The Hospital Saturday Fund
United Kingdom
"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".
"GIST Cancer UK has been the single most impressive contact in every way"
"I am quite new, I had my tumour removed last June. Like others I have found the support of this group invaluable"
"Without GIST Cancer UK I would probably still be in my district hospital, with no further treatment after my op."
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.
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.