ALK+ International

A fantastic photo of Ric and his family, at the end of his epic cycle from London to Brighton in aid of ALK+ research. We could not be prouder of you. 🩵💙🩷

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Massive thanks to the Helmshore Harriers for choosing to have ALK+ International's logo on their shirts this year to raise awareness for ALK+ Research.

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Thank you to everyone who is supporting us for free on . Your continued support means the world to us! If you've not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for ALK+ International every time you shop online. Over 8,000 retailers like eBay, Argos, Marks and Spencer, John Lewis & Partners, Etsy, Tesco and Just Eat will donate at no extra cost to you. Plus, when you sign up today we could win a £100 donation! Sign up here: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/alkinternational/hzlctw/c2s/FZ9Up2Ac/CE947/facebook/

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They will give us a generous donation for every purchase, so please support us and check out these incredible deals! Share this sale with your friends and help us raise funds!

https://buytogive.shop

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ALK+ International would like to say a massive thank you to this year's marathon runners, together we truly can further ALK+ cancer research. Donations are still coming in, the current combined total is £3662.20!
100% of all funds raised go to vital medical research into ALK+ cancer. Our charity prides itself on having zero outgoings or administrative fees.
There's still time to donate so please do so via the links below.

https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/daphne-marion-research-for-alklungcancer

https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/ALK-International/juliasmarathons




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Did you know that you can help us receive regular donations by doing your weekly food shops via easyfundraising? Not only that, this month only you also have the chance to WIN back the cost of your shop with Tesco, Morrisons, ASDA, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Iceland and Ocado! Don’t miss out on the chance to enter into the prize draw and help make a difference to ALK International, sign up to support us today: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/alkinternational/hzlctw/c2s/PFWtMa0y/CE837/facebook/

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Julia will be running this year's London marathon and then a week later, the Boston marathon! Despite having a broken arm she is determined to support her good friend through his ALK+ cancer journey.
ALK+ International is so proud to be represented in this year's marathons and to be surrounded by supportive people that, like us, believe that research is key to finding a cure for ALK+ cancer.

Support Julia and medical research here: https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/ALK-International/juliasmarathons

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Daphne will be running this year's London Marathon in aid of ALK+ International to raise funds for vital medical research.
When Daphne's son was diagnosed with ALK+ lung cancer in November, 2023, the family's world was turned upside down. Research brings hope.
If you would like to support Daphne and research please follow the link below.
https://2024tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/daphne-marion-research-for-alklungcancer

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Introducing Mike. 

In this article, Mike speaks candidly about his experience with NSCLC and finding out he has the ALK+ mutation. 

‘‘No matter how rubbish I felt I'd make sure I always did the school run. I also walked and walked and walked. My wife and I walked for miles every day. I think it was cathartic for both of us just walking and talking, hoping for a future but not daring to believe one would be possible given the diagnosis I'd received.’’

Read more of Mikes story here: https://www.alkinternational.org/alk-stories

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If you follow our page, no doubt by now you have noticed that is running a football charity card raffle. If you would like to get involved why not run your own football card raffle in your community like Lillie-May, who raised £30, to help raise funds for vital medical research into ALK+ cancer.




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Childhood cancer happens everywhere. Each year, more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Globally, it is estimated that 400,000+ new cases of cancer affect children each year; however, this number may be vastly underestimated due to large numbers of undiagnosed cases.

The role of anaplastic lymphoma kinase in pediatric cancers:
"ALK is known to be involved in the pathogenesis of neuroblastoma through activating mutations or gene amplification, its role in the pathogenesis of other pediatric cancers is still elusive. In addition to neuroblastoma, the high‐grade amplification of ALK has been described in a subset of rhabdomyosarcoma cases. Normal ALK protein expression is restricted to the nervous systems of adult mammals, but the aberrant expression of ALK has been observed in a variety of pediatric cancers, including glioma and Ewing sarcoma. The discovery of oncogenic activation of ALK in neuroblastoma suggests that this cancer could be potentially treated with an ALK inhibitor, as could other cancers, such as non‐small‐cell lung cancer and anaplastic large‐cell lymphoma."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5623752/

We have two stories of ALK+ cancer in children on our website, both very tough reads. The more medical research that we can fund into ALK+ cancer the more it will help everyone.

https://www.alkinternational.org/alk-stories

The 4th February 2024, marks World Cancer Day - World Cancer Day means so much to us as a charity, not only for the fundamental value it holds but also, as our charities official launch date 2 years ago.

In the weeks following this launch, ALK+ International went from strength to strength. With your help, we more than doubled our target of 5k in less than 10 days.

Today, we stand together, with the UICC, founders of the World Cancer Day initiative. Our values are closely aligned, we believe that funding vital medical research will close the gap. We awarded our first research grant to the ICR last year and are committed to finding more research projects to fund in the near future.

You can now view our first year's accounts and Trustees Annual Report online here;

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/5196078/accounts-and-annual-returns

You can help ALK+ International WIN from a £1,000 prize fund in the Refer to Win giveaway! We will get a FREE entry each time a new supporter signs up before the 31st January! It only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already - let's kickstart our 2024 fundraising!

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/alkinternational/hzlctw/c2s/yu6F9hrN/CR064/facebook/

Many thanks to all that attended and donated to the coffee morning on Saturday (25.11.23), Together we raised £665 that will go directly to research into ALK+cancers. A special thank you to Margaret and Dave for hosting this event. 💙🩵🩷



 
 


 
 

If you are in the Kent area tomorrow (25.11.23) come and say hello to ALK+ International trustees Jamie and Cat at Hextable Heritage Centre from 10.30-12.30 where Margaret will be holding a coffee morning.

Donate at:
https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/ALK-International/novembercoffeemorning

hats:https://www.kindlink.com/fundraising/ALK-International/robinshatshop

Hextable Heritage Centre, 8 Crawfords, Hextable, BR87PL.

We’re excited to announce our first grant to The Institute of Cancer Research, London. 💙🩵🩷
The award of just under £50k will help build a tissue bank of ALK+ and other oncogene-driven lung cancers. 🔬🧬💷 The tissue bank will support Dr Paul Huang at The ICR working in collaboration with Professor Sanjay Popat from The Royal Marsden NHS to study the treatment resistance in ALK and EGFR lung cancers – a significant unmet need.

Dr Huang, Molecular and Systems Oncology Group Leader at The ICR said: “It’s often only possible for us to research cancers like this because of the incredible fundraising efforts of patient- and family-driven charities. We’re so grateful to have the support of ALK+ International to help us start this project into cancers caused by ALK+ mutations.”

Our co-founders and trustees, Joanna Jonathan, Jamie Gibbard and Cat Gibbard added, “Supporting life-changing research is the reason ALK+ International exists. The ICR is one of the world’s leading cancer research institutions and we’re thrilled to support the work of Professor Popat and Dr Huang. We are particularly grateful to everyone who donated and supported us over the past 18 months.”

https://www.alkinternational.org/news/new-research-icr

Share this white ribbon in honour of someone facing ALK+ lung cancer or to remember those we have lost this Lung Cancer Awareness Month
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On 30th of September, Petts Wood Dads' held a charity football match in aid of ALK+ International and The Spinal Injuries Association. A fantastic day was had by all with a bouncy castle and tuck shop pitchside.
Thanks to all the players who donated raffle prizes and engaged with local businesses to do the same. A brilliant £2705.63 was raised and we are extremely grateful for the support of New Park Petts Wood FC.

Introducing Pui

"I stay in the present and live mindfully, just thinking day-to-day and not too much into the future. It’s also about appreciating the simple things around me – like the leaves falling on the ground, the birds singing, nature, love and the presence of family and friends."

These are wise words from Pui who continues to have a positive mindset despite her unexpected diagnosis of incurable ALK-positive lung cancer at the age of 34. Read Pui's incredible story in her own words here: https://www.alkinternational.org/alk-stories

On 30th September 2023, two teams of dads from Petts Wood, Kent, will play their 2nd annual charity football match. This will be followed by an online prize draw raffle at 4.30pm.
Last year’s event raised over £4000, with more than 40 prizes donated by players, families, friends and generous local/national businesses. This year, 'Petts Wood Dads' have chosen ALK+ International as their cause.

They are also seeking more prize donations, which can be added until the 30th. Please contact if you can help.

Get your raffle tickets here:
https://raffall.com/344256/enter-raffle-to-win-pw-dads-charity-match-hosted-by-petts-wood-dads

Sending all our love and support this week to ALK+ patient who is competing in this year's Invictus Games - great article here by the BBC 💙🩵🩷

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-66746374

It's today.
kills more people than colon, prostate & breast cancer combined & is vastly underfunded.

Anyone can get lung cancer. By coming together, we can raise more awareness and more funds for research.