Sarcoma UK

✨The Sarcoma UK Glitter Ball 2025 is almost sold out—don't miss your chance to be part of this spectacular evening!✨ 📅 8 March 2025 📌 London Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square Get ready for a night of dazzling entertainment, elegant dining, and unforgettable moments, all in support of the sarcoma community. 🎟️ Very limited tickets remain! Secure yours now: sarcoma.org.uk/glitterball

Meet Emma Hodges, a 28-year-old who endured months of misdiagnosis and multiple surgeries before receiving the life-changing diagnosis of sarcoma. Emma was repeatedly told that a growing lump in her groin was an abscess, a blood clot, or a cyst – but it was actually a cancerous sarcoma tumour. Due to its rarity, even further tests couldn’t confirm the exact subtype, though it was diagnosed most closely as a soft tissue Ewing sarcoma. Despite the challenges, including 14 rounds of chemotherapy and major surgery, Emma is now cancer-free and raising awareness about the importance of early and accurate diagnoses. Emma's story highlights the vital need for more awareness of sarcoma among both the public and healthcare professionals. Read more at https://lnkd.in/eGZJGg-j

Join #TeamSarcoma at the Paris Marathon! 🇫🇷✨ Looking for your next challenge? Want to explore one of the world’s most beautiful cities while making a real difference? Take on the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris with Team Sarcoma! 🌟 Race Day: 13 April 2025 💙 Registration Fee: FREE 🏅 Sponsorship Pledge: £500 📅 Sign Up Deadline: 25 February 2025 (or until places fill!) Starting at the Arc de Triomphe, you’ll race through stunning Parisian streets, with Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower guiding you home. 🏛️✨ Run for Sarcoma UK and help fund vital research and support for those affected by sarcoma.💙 Sign up now at https://lnkd.in/dcMXWDjB

"When you wake up, think about those people you really love and really enjoy spending time with. And make that your aim. Don't go fighting for money and things and stuff. It's all about people and about love." – Darrell McDonald Sarcoma UK are deeply saddened by the death of Darrell McDonald, an extraordinary advocate and the Roger Wilson Inspiration of the Year award recipient at the 2024 Shining Star Awards. Diagnosed with synovial sarcoma on his 40th birthday, Darrell turned his experience into a mission—raising awareness, pushing for earlier diagnosis, and supporting others through his book Straight Red?, which continues to fund vital sarcoma research. Despite undergoing intensive treatment, Darrell remained a passionate voice in our 2024 Sarcoma Awareness Month campaign, sharing his story to highlight the urgent need for better sarcoma recognition. His advocacy extended to improving GP training, ensuring future patients receive earlier diagnoses. We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Amy, children Maya and Theo, and all who loved Darrell. 💙 To read more, please visit https://lnkd.in/eVjRAN7N

Help raise awareness about life with sarcoma across the UK by sharing your story in the third National Sarcoma Survey. Your experience matters, whether you're living with sarcoma, supporting a loved one, or caring for a child affected. ⏰ Complete by 31 March 2025 ✍️ Takes only 20 minutes 📞 Translation and support available In 2020, 1,117 voices were heard. Together, let’s amplify that number and make an even greater impact in 2025. Join the conversation today and help drive change. Take part now: https://lnkd.in/egen-E2F

This Saturday, 1 Feb, Ollie is taking on the marathon course (or as close to it as possible!) to raise awareness and support for sarcoma. Cheer him on or join him at any stage of the run—he’s splitting it into 10k segments. 🏃♂️ Here’s where you can catch him (approx times): 👉 8:45am Start at Blackheath 👉 9:40am Greenwich (Cutty Sark) 👉 10:35am Kings Arms, Tooley St 👉 11:20am Millwall Park/Isle of Dogs 👉 12:10pm Tower of London 👉 12:45pm Finish on The Mall Support Ollie Shortt as he goes the extra mile (literally!) for such an important cause! 💙 You can donate to Ollie's page at https://lnkd.in/eTJwzr7c

🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟 We're looking for an Information and Content Officer to help create trusted, high-quality resources for people affected by sarcoma. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to expand their knowledge and experience in a role that can make a real impact for people with sarcoma cancer and their loved ones. If you’re passionate about content that makes a difference, we want to hear from you! For more information and to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/edE6pwgv

Thank you to those who completed the Sarcoma Community Day survey - your thoughts and ideas are being taken on board as we continue to plan this event. We hope to confirm dates and venues very soon! To receive updates about this event and be informed when registrations open, please complete this form: https://lnkd.in/gzrt4Dya

Best of luck to the 22 wonderful people taking part in the London Winter Walk tomorrow for Sarcoma UK! 🏃♀️❄️🏃♂️ Whether you're tackling the Full Marathon, Half Marathon, or 10K, you’re making a huge difference for everyone affected by sarcoma. 🌟 Enjoy the stunning Thames views, historic bridges, and London’s iconic landmarks. Be sure to show off your winter bobble hat and neck buff!💙

Age 16-14? Interested in a career in the charity sector? Get involved today by sharing your opinions via our fundraising survey and you can help support people affected by rare cancer. Visit sarcoma.org.uk/youth