Exeter Leukaemia Fund

Over the past year, we have been sharing updates with you on ELF supporter Jess Green, who set herself the daunting mission of completing 12 physical challenges over 12 months. We are delighted to confirm that Jess completed her final challenge last week, climbing Ben Nevis alongside her family.

"Challenge 12! Dad started the week with a night in hospital and ended it by reaching the summit of Ben Nevis on Saturday. That marks the end of the 12 months and having a family trip to Scotland was a perfect way to finish off the fundraising, as they have been the greatest cheerleaders throughout. Thank you to all of those that have donated and supported the last 12 months ❤️"

Jess has raised an amazing £2,225.00 for ELF through her challenges. Our thanks for her incredible efforts and congratulations Jess upon all that you have achieved! To read the full story, please visit our website news page: https://www.elfcharity.org.uk/news/jess-green-completes-her-one-year-fundraising-challenges

If you're heading to Exeter Quay this Saturday, 17th August, then please stop to enjoy a performance by the brilliant River City Chorus.

The ladies will be performing 2 x 45 minute sets at 2pm and 3pm underneath the Transit Shed (in front of The Prospect Inn), whilst collecting donations for our support services. So grab yourself a drink, sit back and enjoy some wonderful songs in the sunshine all in aid of ELF.

Please join our brilliant Crediton ELF Fundraising Group this Saturday as they host their annual Summer Fete in aid of ELF. Our thanks to Christine Stevens, Jan Martin, the group's committee and their helpers for all their hard work in preparing for this event.

Fun for all the family with a range of stalls, games and delicious treats. Plus the chance to win some great prizes in the raffle and silent auction!

Gates open 2-5pm at Homefield in Bow (EX17 6HU). Plenty of parking on site. We look forward to seeing you there!
(In the event of wet weather, the fete will be held in the hall opposite Homefield).

As ELF's Transport Service supports people from all over Devon, our drivers have been taking in the sights on their patient journeys this summer. Here's the cars in Seaton and at Powderham Castle in the sunshine!

Our Transport Service, sponsored by JMC Aviation, provides vital lifts for patients to and from their appointments at the Haematology Centre, removing the stress of the journey and the worry of where to park. If you require their assistance, please call 01392 493344 (option 1).

Earlier this year, Alan Skilton challenged himself to swim 20 miles over 12 weeks at his local swimming pool in Okehampton. Alan's goal was to raise £1,000 for ELF in memory of his stepson Benjamin Jacobs, who sadly passed away in 2023 following a blood cancer diagnosis.

We were delighted to celebrate Alan's success alongside members of the Parklands Leisure Centre team. Including Gift Aid, Alan raised an impressive £1,038 to ensure that ELF can help other families affected by blood cancer in our community.

Read the full story here:

Local swimmer raises over £1,000 for ELF in memory of stepson Local swimmer Alan Skilton has completed his 20-mile swimming challenge, raising over £1,000 for the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) in memory of his stepson.

On Saturday a team of six will be taking on the South West Tough Mudder UK challenge in Gloucester in a collaboration of sponsorship from local businesses besley and copp and Wignalls Ltd. Good Luck to to Alistair, Liam, Olly, Christian, George & Matt!

The team will be fundraising for Exeter Leukaemia Fund and Bowel Cancer UK whilst taking on 15km and 20 obstacles. Support their fundraising efforts at https://tinyurl.com/mtvmd24r.

Their t-shirts have arrived which look very smart although they may look very different afterwards.

Last weekend, the family of Conor Jones hosted a fundraising BBQ in his memory as part of ELF's Summer Tea Party campaign.

A huge thank you to Conor's nan Valerie Burns for hosting the BBQ, his mum Hayley, his aunt Kellie and to all the family for their incredible support. They hosted a wonderful event in the summer sunshine which has raised an amazing £4,126.00 for ELF.

"On 27th December we lost our beloved Conor to blood cancer. He had just turned 31 years old. Conor made this world a better place with his kindness, hard work and passion for animals and the environment. He was a gentle and loving person and we couldn't be prouder of him. ELF helped Conor in many ways throughout his treatment, so our fundraiser is our way of saying a massive ‘Thank you’ to them for the support they gave him and continue to give to others suffering with Leukaemia and blood cancers"

https://www.gofundme.com/f/elf-fundraising-bbq-in-memory-of-conor-jones

Rachel Kelly celebrated her 30th birthday in style on Saturday by completing a 15,000ft skydive for ELF!

"I'd wanted to do a skydive for years, and what better way to do it than by raising money for an amazing local charity at the same time. ELF is close to my heart as they have helped 2 very special men in my life. Firstly my Dad many years ago and, more recently, my husband's wonderful Grandad Brian Kelly in his final months."

Many happy returns Rachel and thank you for raising an amazing £660 to ensure that ELF is on hand to support other families affected by blood cancer.

Our Crediton ELF Fundraising Group are holding their annual Summer Fete in aid of ELF next Saturday.

The fete is being held in the gardens of Homefield, Station Road, Bow (EX17 6HU) on Saturday 17th August from 2pm to 5pm. Please join them for an afternoon of fun and games - There will be Stalls, Crafts, Toys, Books, Raffle, Cakes, Cream Teas and a Silent Auction. We hope to see you there!

Please note, in the event of wet weather, the fete will be held in Bow Congregational Church Hall - opposite the current site.

Congratulations to all of ELF’s 50km and 25km walkers at the weekend! We had 3 teams tackling the South West Ultra Challenge and collectively they have raised an incredible £6,750 to support families affected by blood cancer. Heroes all!

Andy from ELF was one of those who took part:
“On behalf of the teams, a huge thank you to everyone who sponsored us. We had an amazing day - the Exmoor scenery was stunning, the hills were big and there were smiles and sore feet in equal measure at the finish line!”

There are different Ultra Challenge routes across the UK. If you fancy tackling a 25, 50 or even 100km trek for ELF, then contact us for details! DM us, or email [email protected]
https://www.justgiving.com/team/franksbig21

Please join us in wishing much luck to our Development Manager, Andy, as he tackles a one-day, 50km (31 mile) Ultra Challenge walk tomorrow, incorporating the South West Coast Path and Exmoor!

Andy and his team - Frank's Ultra Trekkers - have raised nearly £5,000 for ELF, as they celebrate Andy's 21 year remission anniversary from leukaemia. A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to this total!

Good luck guys from everyone at ELF!
You can read Andy's story and sponsor him at:

Celebrating 21 years of Frank Help Andy Jordan raise money to support ELF

Last month, we shared with you the story of Jean and Alice Player, who were undertaking their dream challenge of walking the final 115km of the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail in Spain.

We recently caught up with Jean, who reported that the trek was everything the pair were hoping for:
"We have been totally overwhelmed by all the support given to us. Whilst on the walk we were very privileged to witness and receive much kindness from strangers. We have raised £1,737 which is tremendous, and we are proud to have supported ELF and to have helped other blood cancer patients in the future."

Our huge thanks to Jean and Alice for their amazing fundraising efforts. Here are a few highlights from their trek for you to enjoy.

Did you know that a BBQ is one of the events you can host for our ELF Summer Tea Party campaign?

If you're planning a BBQ in the sunshine this week for your family and friends, why not support ELF at the same time! You could ask for donations from your guests, or raise money with a competition or raffle. We've got a brilliant ELF apron to complete your BBQ look too!

To register for your free event pack, please DM us, email [email protected] or call 01392 712048.

ELF Summer Tea Party | Exeter Leukaemia Fund ELF Summer Tea Party 1 July 2024 Join Michael Caines MBE and support ELF with a Summer Tea Party! Your event can be whatever you want it to be in order to raise money for Devon blood cancer patients. You can hold a garden party, treat your colleagues to some homemade bakes, or even get together with...

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Park with ELF today in Exeter at Barnfield Crescent Exeter. Thank you to Di and Donna for starting the day off for us. Please stop and say hello!

Our volunteers will be running the Barnfield Crescent Exeter charity car park tomorrow, Saturday 27th July, from 8.30am-2.30pm.

If you're heading into the city for shopping, lunch or to watch the Olympics on the big screen in Princesshay Exeter, then please park with ELF!

Thank you to all the local businesses who have sponsored today's annual ELF Golf Day. It has been a slightly soggy one at Exeter Golf and Country Club but a great day nonetheless!

Our hole sponsors: Tozers LLP, Vospers, Sidaways Limited, Total Energy Solutions, Stalite Signs, Frobishers, Nevada Construction Ltd, The Mortgage Quarter and Heavitree Brewery.

Thank you too to our longstanding event sponsor Heltor Heating Oil & Fuel Specialists, for making today possible.

Our second thank you of the day is to the brilliant Tale Valley Choir.

The choir performed two concerts for ELF this month, one in Whimple and one in the grounds of Talaton churchyard, on a beautiful summer's evening. In total, Tale Valley Choir collected a brilliant £488.47 in donations for ELF, to help fund our vital patient services. Our sincere thanks to everyone involved in this wonderful figure.

If you are part of a choir or a community group and wish to support ELF, then we'd love to hear from you! Please email Andy at [email protected] or call 01392 712048.

At the start of the month, ELF attended Exeter City Football Club's Family Fun Day at St James Park.

We are delighted to confirm that our raffle for an ECFC football signed by the 23-24 squad raised £180, and many congratulations to Holly who held the winning ticket! Our thanks to Exeter City for their continued support, and to our wonderful volunteers Jan and Sarah for managing the stall.

As a precursor to our own annual Golf Day taking place on Thursday, ELF has been supporting the Captain's Ladies Golf Day today at Exeter Golf and Country Club.

Our volunteers Mary and Jessie have been busy serving refreshments out on the course - strawberries & cream and prosecco for the ladies to enjoy! Thank you to them both for their help, and to all the players who stopped to make a donation.

Head to Canonteign Falls tomorrow (Tuesday 23rd) for their second special ELF day!

There's a fun elf trail for the kids to enjoy around the estate, whilst 20% from each cream tea sale will be donated to us 😊

Canonteign Kitchen is making a difference with Devonshire cream tea!!

At the start of the month, we participated in a special charity event to support the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). It was such a beautiful event for such a fantastic local charity we decided to add another opportunity for our visitors to make a difference with a delicious Devonshire Cream Tea.

Join us on Tuesday, 23rd July, and we'll donate 20% of all cream tea sales to this cause.

All scones are freshly hand-baked:
Quintessential Devonshire Cream Tea: Scone, jam, clotted cream and a tea or coffee
Canonteign Honey Cream Tea: Scone, estate honey, clotted cream and a tea or coffee
Savoury Cream Tea: Cheese scone, seasonal chutney, cream cheese.

All our cream teas come with a choice of loose-leaf tea or coffee, or elevate the moment with a glass of Prosecco for an added touch of glamour. £6.95

Help us raise money for this great cause, which has the special endorsement of celebrity chef Michael Caines, who has chosen ELF as one of his nominated charities this year.

Exciting Children's Elf Trail will also return until the summer holidays. All proceeds from this event will go to ELF.

So come along and enjoy a delicious Devonshire cream tea, and let's make a difference together! Free to entre Café and Shop.

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We had a wonderful evening yesterday at the Stan Hacking Concert band's annual memorial concert for their founder, Stan. The audience were treated to a programme of Stan's favourite tunes, including movie soundtracks, Big Band classics and songs from the musicals.

Our sincere thanks to the band for their continued support and to the audience's generosity, raising over £1,000 for ELF. A special thank you too to our volunteers Paul and Stephen for helping to manage the interval refreshments.

Next month, ELF Development Manager Andy is tackling a one-day, 50km Ultra Challenge trek, as he celebrates the 21-year remission anniversary of his own leukaemia diagnosis.

"The 19th February 2024 marked 21 years since I received my life-saving bone marrow transplant. I never forget that I am one of the lucky ones. The chemotherapy, radiotherapy and transplant did the trick and I am fortunate to have remained in remission from blood cancer ever since.
In my role, I see the positive difference ELF makes to patients and families on a daily basis and that is why it is a perfect full circle moment to tackle my own fundraising challenge to mark my second 21st birthday."

Good luck Andy from all the team! Click on the link to read Andy's story and please sponsor him if you can.

Celebrating 21 years of Frank Help Andy Jordan raise money to support ELF

We are excited to announce that Canonteign Falls are holding a second fundraising day for ELF this Tuesday, 23rd July.

Enjoy a wonderful day out for all the family, exploring the grounds and waterfalls at this beautiful location. There's an exciting elf trail around the estate grounds (for kids and big kids alike!), then tuck into a delicious cream tea, with 20% from all sales being donated to ELF.

Our thanks to the team for their continued support. We hope to see you there!

A big thank you to Mary and Jessie Hall who hosted an ELF Summer Tea Party to celebrate their birthdays.
Their event at Furzeleigh Mill raised an incredible £845 to support our vital patient services! Our thanks to them both and to everyone who contributed to this wonderful total.

There are still a few tickets available for a wonderful evening of music being held in aid of ELF, at Exeter's Southernay United Reform Church, this Sunday 21st July.

The Stan Hacking Concert band are holding their annual memorial concert for Stan, who was a patient for many years at the Haematology Centre. The evening will feature a host of Stan's favourite tunes, including hits from the movies and musicals.

Tickets are £10 and will be available on the door. To book in advance, please visit www.stanhackingconcertband.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there!

ELF made the day a little sweeter for the Haematology Centre team yesterday!

We opened a drop-in tuck shop for the team to enjoy and it was great to catch up with the many Yarty staff who stopped by to see us.

Summer golf weather is finally here. Last chance to join us for a charity game of golf on Thursday 25th July at Exeter Golf and Country Club.

Get your friends or colleagues together for only £52.50 per player to include a two-course meal to be enjoyed at your leisure after your round.

To find out more or enter your team visit www.elfcharity.org.uk/events/golf-day or email [email protected]

Golf Day | Exeter Leukaemia Fund Golf Day 25 July 2024 The ELF Annual Golf Day 2024 sponsored by Heltor Heating Oil & Fuel Specialists!This year’s event at the Exeter Golf & Country Club will take place on Thursday 25 July 2024. Our grateful thanks go to Heltor Heating Oil & Fuel Specialists for their continued support by sponsor...

The forecast is looking good for a lovely free concert for you to attend this evening!

Tale Valley Choir will be performing in the grounds of Talaton Church, just outside Exeter (EX5 2RL). The concert begins at 7pm. Free entry, with a retiring collection being held for ELF. Bring your own chairs and blankets, and enjoy!

(In the event of rain, the concert will take place in the church).