Kent Cancer Trust

  A Summer Evening of Jazz

On Friday 4th July, at King's School Canterbury, KCT hosted a Jazz Evening at which the inspiring Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra performed to an audience in excess of 100, supported by the renouned voice of Shane Hampsheir. The audience enjoyed a great night of music along with a glass of wine and light refreshments ... such was the success that we hope to book the Orchestra again next year. If you would like to fine out more, please contact Stuart Minty.

Particular thanks to the students fron the University of Kent, who gave up their evening to support the event. They are pictured below and were:

Mikayala King, Carol McClelland, Stefania Zona, Ed Carter, Will Kotiadis, Ming Wang, Chiara Gardin and Stephanie Magub

  Charity Golf Day 3rd April

 Our first golf day was held at Canterbury Golf Club on the 3rd April amidst glorious sunshine. 66 Golfers took part and the numbers rose to 72 for the evening meal, which was rounded off with a charity auction. The golfers enjoyed both team and individual competitions, 2 Nearest the Pins, a Straightest Drive and a Longest Drive. There was also the opportunity to win a brand new Mini for a Hole in One

The overall event raised in excess of £4,100.00 and pictured here are some of the winners, receiving their prizes from Mary Buchanan

To avoid disappointment - contact Stuart Minty now on 07792-111537 to book yout team(s) for the 2009 event

Thanet 10 Mile Coastal Run

On Sunday 2nd December 2007, one of the coldest and wettest days of the year and in howling gales, Julien Piper from Margate, completed the Thanet Coastal 10 Mile Run ...... in an astonishing 1 hour and 42 minutes ... and all to raise money for Kent Cancer Trust.

In so doing Julien raised in excess of £1000, the highest single amount raised so far by any individual event. Stuart Minty said ... " Julien is an absolute superstar, I was there to watch him compete and the weather was just awful. His achievement was awesome and takes our overall fundraising total to just over £63,000 ... we will for ever be grateful to Julien for this"

Tri Run

Congratulations go to Claire Goodey from Broadstairs and Carol Crabb from Palm Bay in East Kent. These remarkable ladies completed the Deal Tri 5 Mile Run on Sunday 4^th November on behalf of KCT .... and in the staggering time of 42 minutes.They were to be joined by Fiona Wendhott who was also planning to run, but as she has recently given birth, felt it may be best to wait for another occasion. However Fiona has been very active securing sponsorship for Claire and carol and between them all they raised an incredible £450.00. This event means that Kent Cancer Trust have now raised in excess of £60,000.

Thank you to Claire, Carol and Fiona and to all the people of kent who do so much to help us!

Swimming for Success

Four months ago, Julie Sharman, pictured here, decided to improve her overall fitness by swimming regularly .. just a few lengths a day ... then she heard about the Kent Cancer Trust from our fundraiser Stuart Minty and pledged sponsorship to us, by offering to swim an incredible 80 lengths. That is the equivalent of one mile!. In the process she raised a staggering £215.00. Julie trained for months building up her endurance and completed the 80 lengths in August of this year. An awesome achievement that has inspired us all .... Thank you Julie.

Two Chimneys Caravan Park

Two Chimneys staff and guests have worked tirelessly to support us. In an incredibly generous offer the owners agreed to double the money raised in their fundraising activities between June and July. Pictured (left) with Stuart Minty receiving a cheque for £1440.00 are owners Michael and Andrew Godden and sister Linda Sullivan along with some of the trailer owners who organised a sponsored walk. Their outstanding efforts are very much appreciated by everyone at the charity.