mydentist, the leading network of dental practices in Europe whose headquarters are based in Kearsley, Greater Manchester, has announced that since it started supporting it’s chosen charity partner Cancer Research UK in 2016, employees, clinicians and patients have together raised £250,000 through various fundraising events across the country.
Employees from mydentist, which has branches across Greater Manchester and the North West as well as the rest of the UK, have taken on some of Cancer Research UK’s biggest campaigns during their two and half year partnership, including Stand Up To Cancer and World Cancer Day to practices walking for miles for Walk All Over Cancer, all of which helped to reach the quarter million milestone.
Nyree Whitley, Clinical Director at mydentist, said: “We’re thrilled to have reached the £250,000 mark. It’s been a pleasure working alongside Cancer Research UK to raise vital funds over the past few years. I’ve seen a real enthusiasm from our teams across the business to fundraise, and it’s been great seeing the regions come together.
“It’s a charity close to our hearts, not only because of the devastating number of people affected by cancer, but because of the links to our business. Mouth cancer rates are on the rise, so we’ve been working collaboratively with CRUK over the past few years to educate not only our patients but our teams and clinicians on the latest innovations in mouth cancer research.”
Employees have brought a smile to patient’s faces by sporting festive head gear and wearing world socks for World Cancer Day.
mydentist’s head office have raised over £13,000 through donating unwanted items and other colleagues have raised money by taking part in marathons and half marathons, as well as Race For Life and Pretty Muddy’s across the country.
Trudy Stammer, Head of Volunteer Fundraising at Cancer Research UK said, “We are extremely grateful for all the time and effort invested by mydentist staff and customers. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has fundraised towards this impressive total so far.
“All funds raised will go towards the charity’s research to beat over 200 types of cancer, helping to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. We are proud to be supported by all of mydentist practices and central support office to beat cancer”
Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for its ground-breaking research. So funds raised through supporters like mydentist and their patients is crucial to the work of doctors, nurses and scientists who work day and night to fight cancer on all fronts.
For more information on Cancer Research UK please visit www.cancerresearchuk.org
Image shows: Kelly Winnard (mydentist), Katie Hesketh, Tom Riall (mydentist), Bethany Felton (CRUK)
