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Don’t miss Voices of Hope this Sat! 🎶
An unforgettable night supporting Sarcoma UK & ABC of Opera.

📍 All Souls Church, London
📅 15 Nov
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November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Join us for a spectacular evening at St Giles in the fields on 9 December for our annual Christmas Carol Concert.🎄

A night of words, music and stars, including Classical Reflection, Caroline Sheen, Robert Lindsay and more

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Christmas Carol Concert for Sarcoma UK. Photos of Classical Reflection, Caroline Sheen and Robert Lindsay. Photos of Brass Coalition, Dr Bambang and Enchorus Photos of Sandra Dickinson, Mark Osmond, Johnny Weldon and Mark Llewelyn Evans
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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This December, join #TeamSarcoma in Santa in the City! 🎅

Walk or run 4km through the city’s iconic streets on 2, 3 or 4 December?
Or join us as a volunteer to help bring the magic to life! ✨

👟 Walk: 7pm
🏃 Run: 7:15pm

Sign up today: sarcoma.org.uk/santa
Photo of runners in Santa costumes.
November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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A huge thank you to the Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation for their phenomenal support and for choosing to fundraise for Sarcoma UK at their recent charity ball. They presented us with an amazing £8,000 cheque, thank you to everyone who made this possible! 💙
Photo of supporters from the Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation at the ball, presenting Sarcoma UK with a giant cheque.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The new winter edition of Connect has arrived!

Packed with news, commentary and features about sarcoma, Connect is a full-colour magazine, filled with fantastic photos and stories of our supporters and friends

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Graphic shows copies of Connect magazine, both printed and on phone
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Scotland, could you join #TeamSarcoma in the 2026 Kiltwalk? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

With four iconic Kiltwalk events and a choice of distances, anyone can take part:

📍 Glasgow – 25–26 April
📍 Aberdeen – 7 June
📍 Dundee – 16 August
📍 Edinburgh – 13 September

Sign up today: thekiltwalk.co.uk/
Graphic shows a group of people at the Kiltwalk finish line, wearing Sarcoma UK tops.
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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We were honoured to host this year’s Sarcoma UK Shining Star Awards at the magnificent Tower Bridge on Wednesday. 🌟

The evening was filled with inspiration, recognition, and celebration of the extraordinary individuals making a difference in the sarcoma community. 💙

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Photo of Deborah Cicurel holding her award, next to a supporter Photo of Henry Quinlan and Tommy Innit Photo of representative from the Boom foundation, Gary Davidson and Mark llwellyn evans Photo of Josh Allen with Mark llwellyn evans and Zoe Homer
November 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Calling nurses and AHPs working with people with sarcoma, our BSG Lotto is now open! We have a limited number of places available for the British Sarcoma Group conference in Oxford, February 2026.

All names will be put into a digital hat and picked at random.

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Group photo of the 2025 BSG winners. Text reads "Working with people with sarcoma? BSG Lotto is back.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Huge congrats to Ryan, Rowan & the Addingham team for completing their Beamsley Beacon stretcher race and raising nearly £8k for Sarcoma UK! Diagnosed with rare sarcoma just 3 doors apart, they united their village for a 10km climb to raise awareness. Thank you to everyone who supported 💙
Photo of the team carrying a stretcher up a peak. Group photo of the team at the top of the peak.
November 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Spread the joy this festive season with our beautiful Sarcoma UK Christmas cards! 🎄✨

Choose from Festive Winter Stamps, Robins, or a Mixed Pack. Each set includes 10 cards, blank inside with plenty of space for your heartfelt message.

Available at sarcoma.org.uk/shop
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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“I love being part of the amazing team that is Sarcoma UK.” — Fiona Cowie, Sarcoma UK Trustee

This #TrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating those who guide and support our work. Dr Fiona Cowie brings over 20 years of sarcoma and young people’s cancer expertise to our Board. 💙
“I love being part of the amazing team that is Sarcoma UK.” -Fiona Cowie, Sarcoma UK Trustee. Below is a photo of Fiona Cowie, next to the Trustees' Week logo.
November 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Huge thank you to Martine’s Warriors, who completed the London Halloween Walk in memory of their friend Martine, who sadly died from sarcoma. They’ve raised £7,500+ and are planning even more fundraising on 14 Nov. 💙

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Photo of the team before the Halloween walk, wearing Sarcoma UK hoodies. The halloween walk is in the lower left hand corner.
November 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The Sarcoma UK online bereavement support group is open to anyone 18+ who has lost someone to sarcoma and whose loved one received care in the UK. It’s a safe, supportive space to connect with others who understand. Meetings are held on Zoom and last 90 minutes.

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Graphic shows two hands reaching for each other. Text reads 'Interested in joining Sarcoma UK's bereavement support group?'
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a light on the fantastic people who guide and support our work.

Alan, a Sarcoma Clinical Nurse Specialist based in Glasgow, has been caring for patients since 2007 and has devoted much of that time to supporting those affected by sarcoma.

Thank you, Alan!
Quote from Alan "I simply enjoy being a very small part of a pretty special organisation.” Below is a photo of Alana, next to the Trustee's Week logo.
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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This December, join Team Sarcoma in Santa in the City🎅

Walk or run 4km through the city’s iconic streets on 2, 3 or 4 December?
Or join us as a volunteer to help bring the magic to life! ✨

👟 Walk: 7pm
🏃 Run: 7:15pm

Sign up today: sarcoma.org.uk/santa
November 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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“I am proud to be part of the team and see the dedication in our charity's work.” - Aisha Miah, Sarcoma UK Trustee.

This #TrusteesWeek, we’re celebrating those who guide and support our work. Thank you, Aisha, for your dedication to sarcoma patients and research. 💙
Graphic for Trustees’ Week featuring a photo of Aisha and a quote: “I am proud to be part of the team and see the dedication in our charity’s work.” Includes the Trustees’ Week logo.
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Getting a sarcoma diagnosis can take too long.

The new Sarcoma Data Partnership Programme will use NHS data to help make care faster, fairer and better for everyone.

💜🧡 sarcoma.org.uk/ASPIRE

#SarcomaUK #BCRT #SarcomaResearch
Sally, a woman treated for chondrosarcoma, gives a thumbs-up from her hospital bed. She smiles, wearing a hospital gown, with medical equipment visible in the background. Text on the image reads: “This research gives me hope that others won’t face the same delays I did. – Sally, treated for chondrosarcoma.” The image includes the Sarcoma UK and Bone Cancer Research Trust logos and the word “ASPIRE” in the top corner.
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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What can we do better for people with sarcoma?

Professor Sandra Strauss explains how the new Sarcoma Data Partnership Programme will use NHS data to make care faster, fairer and better.

🎥 Watch the film: sarcoma.org.uk/ASPIRE

#SarcomaUK #BCRT #SarcomaResearch
October 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Your will can make a lasting difference.
We’ve joined forces with Octopus Legacy so you can write or update your will for free, with Sarcoma UK covering costs up to £150.

Find out more: sarcoma.org.uk/legacy
Logos of Sarcoma UK and Octopus Legacy. Text reads 'Change starts with a will.By leaving a gift in your will to Sarcoma UK, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of those affected by bone and soft tissue cancer. Write or update your will for free today.' Below is a photo of Rob and Steve.
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Sarcoma UK & @bcrt-uk.bsky.social are funding a £500K Sarcoma Data Partnership to connect NHS data, show where care can improve & make sarcoma services faster, fairer and better for all.

🔗 sarcoma.org.uk/news/sarcoma...
Graphic announcing the ASPIRE partnership between Bone Cancer Research Trust and Sarcoma UK. A large teal circle contains the words “ASPIRE – A £500,000 partnership for faster, fairer, better sarcoma care.” A banner in the top corner reads “Exciting new research,” with both charities’ logos displayed at the bottom.
October 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Join #TeamSarcoma at the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon or Half Marathon and be part of a truly special event, celebrating a city of strength and community.

📅 Date: 10 May 2026
🎟️ Registration fee: FREE
🎯 Minimum sponsorship: £500 for Marathon, £350 for Half Marathon

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Sarcoma UK runner with Rob Burrow Leeds marathon logo
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join Team Sarcoma this December to spread festive joy and sarcoma awareness through the streets of London.

Join a sea of Santas on 2, 3 or 4 December as you walk or run 4km past iconic landmarks.

👟 Walk starts: 7pm
🏃 Run starts: 7:15pm

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Image of two women dress as Santa running across a bridge
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Secure your spot now at the Bristol London Sarcoma Nurses & AHPs Meeting, taking place on 7 November.

Sign up at sarcoma.org.uk/ProfMeetings 💙

For further information or if you are a Sarcoma Nurse /AHP working in Scotland or NI please email Sam at hcp@Sarcoma.org.uk
Text reads 'Sarcoma Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Regional Meetings. Bristol: 7 November' Below is an image of a nurse delivering a talk and another of two people taking notes.
October 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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AI summaries at the top of search results may be unreliable. For safer searching: use NHS or PIF TICK certified sites, scroll past AI summaries, and verify with your healthcare team. More guidance at: piftick.org.uk/guide/can-i-...
'AI summaries and your health: what you need to know' 'What are AI summaries? Short answers written by artificial intelligence (AI) that appear at the top of Google and other search engines before the usual list of websites. ' 'AI is improving but is not always reliable. It can give answers which may be misleading. It can share irrelevant content from other countries. It can lead to reduced signposting to further support. It can mix threads like Reddit with evidence-based content. 'What can I do to get trusted results? Go direct to NHS or PIF TICK certified sources. Scroll down to the full search results. Visit the source website to check its credibility. Check what you have found with your healthcare team.'
October 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your will can make a lasting difference.
We’ve joined forces with Octopus Legacy so you can write or update your will for free, with Sarcoma UK covering costs up to £150.

It’s an easy way to plan ahead and, make a difference fir people affected by sarcoma 💙

Find out more: sarcoma.org.uk/legacy
Promotional image for Sarcoma UK and Octopus Legacy “Change starts with a will.” It highlights that leaving a gift in your will supports sarcoma research and care. Includes photos of families and friends with the message to write or update your will for free.
October 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM