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The Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit (LALU) supports patient experience in the UCLH Haematology Unit. The Unit treats patients with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, thalassaemia, sickle cell disease and all haematology disorders. LALU provides patient care and staff development and is part of UCLH Charity, reg 229771. wardlines Newsletter Autumn 2014 The UCLH Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit Southbank on a Sunday - a perfect day The beautiful weather and wonderful venue set the scene for the best ever London Bridgathon. Our record 400 walkers gathered on Bankside on a sunny autumn day between the iconic Tate Modern and the Thames, ready for a challenging but enjoyable walk. Every year the event grows as new patients and families join the huge number of regular walkers. Wayne Cairns last walked when his son was two and in a buggy and this year arrived with a strapping 17 year old at his side. This is testament to, however irregularly, past patients keep in touch. The Bridgathon works for individual walkers and groups of any size. This year Diane Whyman and her group of 50 (in memory of her brother Jeff Davis) proved the point. The Southbank and Bankside never disappoint, there is always so much to see along the walk and every year there is something new. One of the highlights this year were the stunning poppies around the Tower of London. After chatting amongst walkers, the LALU patrons, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Sheree Murphy walked the six miles between Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge. The support of LALU patrons, together with the LALU volunteers, who cheerily greet and register walkers, add to the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the day. We hope to raise over £30,000 for the Unit from the Bridgathon, thank you to all those who supported the Bridgathon. New ultra-sound machine By Selena Sandeluss, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Liz Simcock, Manager Central Venous Access Team and CNS The new ultrasound machine will be used by specialist nurses inserting intravenous lines for adult and teenage patients. The Central Venous Access Team within Cancer Services at UCLH is a group of 5 clinical nurse specialists continued on page 3 providing an expert line insertion service to patients under Oncology and Haematology consultants. Clinical Nurse Specialist Selena Sandeluss says “we are really grateful to be able to buy this equipment which will really help the team keep on improving the service to patients over the coming years. We insert about 800 PICCs 1 and 140 femoral lines 2 per year. These devices are used for delivering chemotherapy treatments, helping with red cell exchange treatments, and collecting stem cells for transplant patients. The team is also in the process of starting an implantable port 3 insertion service and anticipate inserting 50 ports over the next year. This will reduce delays for patients needing implantable ports and also help us offer ports to more patients.” Wardlines Spring 2014 1

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The Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit (LALU) supports patient experience in the UCLH Haematology Unit. The Unit treats patients with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma,thalassaemia, sickle cell disease and all haematology disorders. LALU provides patient care and staff development and is part of UCLH Charity, reg 229771.

wardlinesNewsletter Autumn 2014

The UCLH Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit

Southbank on a Sunday - a perfect dayThe beautiful weather and wonderful venue set the scene for thebest ever London Bridgathon. Our record 400 walkers gathered onBankside on a sunny autumn day between the iconic Tate Modernand the Thames, ready for a challenging but enjoyable walk.

Every year the event grows as new patients and families join thehuge number of regular walkers. Wayne Cairns last walked when his son was two and in a buggy and this year arrived with a strapping 17 year old at his side. This is testament to, however irregularly, past patients keep in touch.

The Bridgathon works for individual walkers and groups of any size.This year Diane Whyman and her group of 50 (in memory of her

brother Jeff Davis) proved thepoint. The Southbank andBankside never disappoint,there is always so much tosee along the walk andevery year there is something new. One of the highlights this yearwere the stunning poppies around the Tower of London.

After chatting amongstwalkers, the LALU patrons, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Sheree Murphy walked the six miles between Tower Bridge andWestminster Bridge. The support of LALU patrons, together with theLALU volunteers, who cheerily greet and register walkers, add to thewelcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the day.

We hope to raise over £30,000 for the Unit from the Bridgathon,thank you to all those who supported the Bridgathon.

New ultra-soundmachineBy Selena Sandeluss, Clinical Nurse Specialistand Liz Simcock, Manager Central Venous Access Team and CNS

The new ultrasound machine will be used by specialistnurses inserting intravenous lines for adult and teenage patients. The Central Venous Access Team within CancerServices at UCLH is a group of 5 clinical nurse specialists continued on page 3

providing an expert line insertion service to patients underOncology and Haematology consultants. Clinical NurseSpecialist Selena Sandeluss says “we are really grateful to

be able to buy this equipment which will really help theteam keep on improving the service to patients over thecoming years. We insert about 800 PICCs1 and 140 femorallines2 per year. These devices are used for deliveringchemotherapy treatments, helping with red cell exchangetreatments, and collecting stem cells for transplant patients. The team is also in the process of starting an implantable port3 insertion service and anticipate inserting 50 ports over the next year. This will reduce delays for patients needing implantable ports and also help us offer ports to more patients.”

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Haematology Lifeby Stephen Rowley, Divisional Senior Nurse Haematology

EditorialSara Goldman, Editor

Welcome to the Autumn WardLines. We have beenoverwhelmed with support for our events this year. Wehad a large team of runners in the British 10K London Run,and cyclists at the RichmondPark Bike Ride (which wasunusually dry) and the Prudential London-Surrey100 (which was very wet!)Our newest Patron, ShereeMurphy joined Julian Rhind-Tutt and our 400 walkers in theever growing London Bridgathon. We hope you all had agreat experience and thank you so much!

We have a brand new venue for our 2015 Bike Ride, Lee Valley VeloPark, which is part of London’s new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It’s an exciting day out - whetheryou’re cycling on the road circuit or the graded mountain biketrails. The VeloPark has full facilities and we even access tohave a look (or pay to cycle) in the Velodrome. We really lookforward to you joining us on June 14th.

Well done and thank you to Eddie Baker, Chris Bates, JasonBarley, Ross Bachelor, Emma Graham, Luke Graham, DianeWhyman, Pete Cairns, Natalie Mallee, Thomas Spanyol, Morgan Coward, Ellie Bond, Deborah Fountain, Elaine Buttersand Hayley Mepham who all completed individual challengesor held events for us this year.

We hope you will continue to support our Christmas Rafflewith great prizes and hope to see you at the Christmas partyand Raffle Draw on Friday 12th December, an invitation is enclosed. If you have undertaken a challenge this yearplease come along to the Individual Awards and make meaware of this when you RSVP. Don’t forget to buy our extra-special Christmas card, exclusively designed onceagain by Sophie Burdess, book cover designer and past patient.

This year LALU donated an Ultrasound for Apheresis, thanksto the Remembering Julia fund, contributed to an Ultrasoundfor the Venous Access Team (see article) and as usual funded the complementary therapy service for haematologypatients. Also LALU’s Education Fund continued to respond tothe need for increased support for postgraduate educationfor staff and its support the T13 Young Adults Unit. If youwould like to see a copy of the current Wish List please go toour website or contact Sara, contact details are on the backpage.

If you are inspired by any activities in WardLines we wouldlove to hear from you. Lastly, if receiving Wardlines has inconvenienced you in any way, please let us know. We lookforward to seeing you on the 12th December.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending this year’s Bridgathon. It would have been hard not to have been impressed. I take my hat off to Sara Goldman and her team for the usual meticulous organisation. It’s surprisingly difficult to get permission for a large meeting space on the Southbank and Bankside so securing a dedicated space in front of The Tate Modern was great.

The sunny weather and the photo backdrop of The MillenniumBridge stretching over to St Paul’s Cathedral were the icing on thecake regards the ambience. Seeing a number of UCLH staff attendon their well-earned weekend to undertake the 6 mile walk wasgreat and so typifies the bond between staff and patients in haematology at UCHL. Our Patrons Actors Sheree Murphy (now inNeighbours) and Julian Rhind-Tutt (Green Wing and last seen in Castles in the Sky with Eddie Izzard), joined in the fun. Julian clearlyused his voice training to manage to address the 400 plus walkerswithout a megaphone, not least to remind everyone he is 21 yearspost his bone marrow transplant at UCLH.

Sheree showed how to do the walk with 4 children in tow…helped by ex -football international and husband Harry Kewell. As the dayunfolded it was hard to be anywhere along the Thames withoutbumping into groups of LALU walkers wearing this year’s claretcoloured t-shirt. Now of course the jobwill be to make besteffect of money raised. TheBridgathon is themost successfulLALU annual eventand therefore plays no small part in helping us improve the patient experience within the Unityear on year. Thank you all.

Chris Cole, Terry Butters, David Haynes

6th Annual BBQby Elaine & Peter Butters It has become a traditionamongst family and friendsto attend our annualfundraising BBQ. Havinghosted five previous yearswe were happy this year topass the gauntlet to our sonand daughter in law Terryand Kelly, who provided afun day for us all and raisedan amazing £1,286 in theprocess.  Watch this spacefor 2015 when the gauntletis passed on once again!    

Kerry White (sister T13), Sheree Murphy,Stephen Rowley & Julian Rhind-Tutt

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“Our team have one up to date good quality ultrasound machine which is in constant use in the Cancer Centre. Oursecond machine - also in constant use - is now over 10 yearsold. We really needed to update our equipment by replacingthe old one and getting another machine for our increasedworkload and service development.”

Ultrasound has been required by NICE4 since 2002 forplanned central venous catheter insertion and the team use it for every PICC, femoral line and portacath insertion. It iscrucial to minimise the risk of arterial and nerve damage, and with implantable ports, to avoid puncturing the lung.

“The team has secured hospital funding to replace the old ultrasound” says Selena, adding “we then applied for funding for another machine to the 3 cancer charities - LALU,Teenage Cancer Trust and The UCH Cancer fund and were verylucky because they kindly agreed to fund the second ultrasound which is called the Sonosite Edge. (See picture)”

“We are all extremely excited about using this new state ofthe art machine. It will make a huge difference to us when inserting the lines as it produces high quality images to aidinsertion and is also portable so we can easily transport itwith us when going to different clinical areas for insertions.Another benefit to getting another ultrasound is that wewon’t have to borrow machines from other areas when we aredoing more than 2 lines at the same time. We really are sograteful for this funding, it really will make a difference to patients experience and make our jobs easier- Thank you!”LALU was delighted to contribute to this machine.

ComplementarytherapyBy Jayne Doyle BSc, Senior ComplementaryTherapist

Jayne Doyle is the new SeniorComplementary Therapist atUCLH. Jayne has been practisingcomplementary therapies forover 20 years, mostly in the private sector based in Berkshire and London. In thepast 18 months she has workedfor Sue Ryder within theirCharles Clore Palliative Careunit at West Berkshire Community Hospital and Dimbleby Cancer Care at Guy’s& St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London, before joining UCLH.

Jayne graduated from the University of Westminster, London with aBSc in Health Sciences and Complementary Therapies in 2000 andrecently gained a Diploma in Adapting Complementary Therapies in Cancer and Supportive Care from The Christie, NHS Trust, Manchester, in 2013. She also volunteers annually with the charityHealing Hands Network in Sarajevo, Bosnia, treating civil survivorsof war and has taught both Health and Social Care and Complementary Therapies at further education colleges and in private practice.

“I am very pleased to be working with the medical team here atUCLH, supporting people with a cancer diagnosis or red blood celldisorder and their carers. As complementary therapists, our treatments are designed to relieve stress and anxiety and encourage relaxation, helping people to better cope with illness and any symptoms that they may be experiencing.”

Central Venous Access Team from left, Karen McInerney, Jun Salvador, Liz Simcock, Selena Sandeluss, Bhavika Patel

New ultra-sound machine continued…

1 A PICC is a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter. It is a long-term intravenous device inserted into the arm.2 A femoral line is a short-term intravenous device insertedinto the groin. This is used for collecting stem cells or forblood exchange treatments.3 An implantable port is a long-term intravenous device inserted into the chest. In between treatments there are noexternal parts so this means patients can bath and showerand even swim without fear of infection.4 http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/ultrasound_49_guidance.pdf

Portrait Artist

We are celebrating Simon Tolhurst’sfirst year as Portrait Artist in Residence for Daycare. This projecthas proven to be very popular for allvisitors to the 2nd floor of the CancerCentre. Thanks to sponsors LondonGraphics Centre and Copycats PrintCentre for their ongoing support.

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Shine London NetworkBy Christopher Riley

I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia in 2008 aged40 and have been a patient at UCH under the care of ProfessorNathwani and the lovely Barbara von Barsewisch. Early on in my diagnosis I was lucky enough to discover Shine Cancer Support, apeer support network for younger adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

I initially felt very isolated following my diagnosis but being part ofShine has somewhat ‘normalised’ the experience of living with cancer by giving me the opportunity to meet other people in similarcircumstances. It has also given me a sense of confidence and reassurance that my life is not over. Shine’s London Network socialevents are usually evenings of laughter, not nearly as gloomy assome might expect! We go out to dinner, drinks and even bowlingjust as anyone of this age would usually do.

In January of this year I attended the ‘Great Escape’ weekend inBournemouth. Over three days, Shine provided an environment inwhich to share feelings and concerns in a safe place without thefeeling of being a burden. It was immensely liberating and a lot offun. I now jointly co-ordinate the London network of Shine with thewonderful Ceinwen Giles. We invite anyone in our age range to come along one evening for a drink and a laugh. Please contact: [email protected]

My experience asa PhD student atUCLHBy Evangelia Kokalaki

On the 12 of April 2013 Istarted an important part of my scientific journey: my PhD at the UCL Cancer Institute, under the supervision of Dr Martin Pule. My research project is entitled“Developing anti-CD33 Chimeric Antigen Receptor for acutemyeloid leukaemia adoptive T cell therapy”. PhD positionsin the Cancer Institute are very competitive and I am verygrateful to Lauren’s Fund and the Leukaemia & LymphomaUnit for providing me with this opportunity.

The aim of my project is to engineer T lymphocytes, whichare part of our immune system, to specifically recognize andattack cancerous cells. I believe that this will allow us to develop a cancer treatment which is much more effective andless toxic than current treatments like chemotherapy. Thisapproach is already showing a lot of promise in one kind ofleukaemia called ALL, and I am trying to develop a similarapproach for another type of leukaemia called AML.

This is a new frontier in medicine and to make this work Ineed to learn many skills which range from engineering proteins through to gene therapy and understanding howimmune cells function individually and together. I havegained a tremendous amount of practical and theoreticalknowledge. I have also realized that scientific discovery ischallenging and requires the ability to overcome many problems and to think creatively. This is a very exciting laboratory and an exciting time to be in the field, with excitement and occasional disappointment when experiments don’t work. I hope my work will play a smallpart in a therapeutic strategy which can help in the fightagainst cancer.

Eva (right ) with Lauren Murrell

My miracleBy Justine Smith

I was treated at the UCLH in 2001 and received a bone marrow transplant in 2003, I amnow 11 years on. Due to my treatment I became infertile, however I never gave up mydream of becoming a mum. After many years of going round in circles trying to getfunded on the NHS my husband and I went to a private fertility clinic, although after ayear of trying various medications nothing worked.

We then saw another consultant who put me on a drug that worked and a miracle happened. I became pregnant and on the 18th May 2014 my baby son was deliveredsafely by caesarean and although he arrived 4 weeks early he was perfect. Both Lukeand I are very well he is now 9lb and such a joy to be around. He has made my life complete and I'm so happy to be a mum. I want to inspire anyone who has been through cancer and survived and want to try for a baby not to give up hope miracles do happen - I am living proof.

Annual friends & family summer picnic

Justine with her son Luke

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Prudential Ride London-Surrey 2014Our five cyclists completed the 100 miles circular route from central London to the Surrey Hills, although due to continuous heavy rain they returned considerably wetter than when they set out!

Between them they raised £7,500 for LALU. Thanks and well done to Gavin Cooper, Jon Derbyshire, Gary Radville, Andrew Wood & Mark Young.

We have places for the 2015 event; please let us know if you are interested.

Sky DiveWell done toNatalie Malleewho jumpedout of a smallplane andraised £3,800for LALU!She also participated in the UCLHBike Ride with her mum, Brigid,in memory of her dad,Martin.

Mark Young with daughters Ellie (left)

and Summer

UCLH CharityBike Ride 2014LALU cyclists had fun at our annual Richmond Charity Parkand raised over £6,000 for the Unit. Here are a couple ofquotes from supporters:

‘I did the charity bike ride for LALU because my girlfriendAmanda Brooks is a long term patient of UCH and has beenunder the care of LALU for over 25 Years! This was my thankyou.’ Matthew Searle

‘I registered for the Richmond Park Charity Bike Ride duringautumn 2013 when it was confirmed that my husband hadlymphoma. I thought that by spring 2014 he would be on theroad to recovery and perhaps come and to the Bike Ride,have a family day out and raise funds for other families in asimilar situation. Unfortunately that was not to be, and Martin passed away in April although UCLH did everythingpossible to assist him and us on every step of our journey.My daughter and I completed the bike ride on a beautifulsunny day in June in memory of Martin. Richmond is a beautiful park for the bike ride and we met staff families of UCLH for a great day out.’ Brigid & Natalie Mallee

Volunteer Daphne Earl guides cyclists round the Sustrans Trail atRichmond Park

MeForQueen GigMeForQueen, with lead singer Mary Erskine, played the first LALUgig at the 52 Club. Their new cycling concept album, Iron Horse - inspired by an evening cycle around Richmond Park - certainlyhelped recruit a few more cyclists to Richmond Parkfor the BikeRide! Future gig dates will be posted on the LALU website, detailsat the back ofWardLines.

Gary Radville

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Collection BoxesThanks to all the stores and supporters who hold our LALU collection boxes, they make a big difference to our fundraising.Special thanks to our largest supporters, Planet Organic, Torrington Place. If you would like to take a box, either regular or foreign currency, please get in touch.

Lloyds Bank donationLloyds Bank Community Fund donated £3,000 to the LALU Education Fund.

Thanks also to the Lynne Horsman, Esther Kapelus & Yvonne HiggsEducation Funds and to Tony Sacker in memory of his wife, Francis.This year LALU is pleased to support 16 nurses undertaking modules towards gaining an MSc.

Virgin LondonMarathon 2015By Chris Burt

‘At the age of 35 I didn’t expect to be told that what Ithought was a frozen shoulder was actually a tumour on the shoulder and after a number of tests I met with Dr KiritArdeshna and was diagnosed with Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Atthat point the world seemed to suddenly stop, especiallyafter it was diagnosed as an aggressive 4B on the cancer“Richter Scale”!

Such a lot went through my mind at the time as not only did I have a wonderful son who was four at the time, but I alsohad a fantastic partner who had lovely daughters aged 10and 12. The thought of potentially not seeing them, as wellas my superb parents, sister and her children was suddenlystaring me in the face and it was a very difficult time. I wasadmitted into hospital and spent the next four months goingthrough the treatment, which at some points was soul destroying!

The experience I had from start to finish within the unit wassecond to none at a difficult time. The staff were absolutelysuperb, always going about their work with a smile and acheery face, as well as being honest when it was needed!They pulled me through the numerous lows that came withthe treatment and if it wasn’t for them I would not be heretoday. I cannot speak highly enough of the whole unit asthey did a fantastic job.

I was given the all clear in April 2010 and, thankfully, havestayed clear ever since. I made the decision earlier this yearto run the London Marathon in order to raise money for theunit that had done so much for me. It is quite apt that the 5th anniversary of being clear is virtually on the day of themarathon, so it bears even more significance for me.

I would love to be able to raise as much money as I can foran incredible unit, please take a moment if you can to visitmy just giving page at ‘http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/ChrisBurt’ and I will be grateful of any donation to allow the good work to continue.’

Ellie Shaw, Vikki Burt, Luc Burt, Chris Burt and Conn

ie Shaw

British 10K LondonRun 2014We were delighted to have 36 runners for LALU in the British 10KLondon Run! Thanks to them all including staff from Career MovesGroup (LALU is their charity of the year) and friends Lucy Coomarand Lottie Callen, whose parents (Lottie’s dad Mark and Lucy’s mum Sarah) both received treatment in the Unit and were there supporting on the day. Thanks also to UCLH staff Ines Brizido, Ashley Campbell, Mimi Encinas, Katie Lahiffe, Rob McDonnell, and Sameen Malik.

There was also a huge crowd supporting patient Ben McCarthy. ‘Myfamily ran for their brother, to show him that no matter what is going on in their own lives, they love and support him. We wanted toshow our gratitude to UCLH for everything they are doing for Ben, by taking part in sponsored events for LALU. As a spectator, I felt theelectrifying and emotional atmosphere everywhere that day. Joshmy eight year old grandson has already spoken to his head teacher,and set up a Justgiving page for the London Bridgathon in September - we also have a group walking that day for LALU too,plus I already have a list of 12 runners for next year!’ Julie McCarthy

The LALU runners who raised a fantastic £10,000 for the Unit. If youare interested in running in 2015 please let us know.

Some of fantastic 36 in the British 10K London Run

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Dunwich DynamoBy Thomas Spanyol

Riders gathered in theearly evening at the Pubon The Park, LondonFields, Hackney. Allkinds of people join theride with a vast array ofbikes including timetrial and racing bikes toBoris bikes! It is a turnup and ride event, noneed to register andthere is limited supporton the ride. The number of people taking part varies from 700 to 2,000.

I set off at 7.45 with my friend Noam, not knowing what toexpect. There is limited guidance for the route so we followed the groups of riders out of London towards EppingForest. After a short pit-stop in Epping for dinner (Chinesetake-away eaten outside of the shop) we begarn to leave themetropolis behind.  

Dusk fell as we got further away from London and all wecould see was a long line of twinkling red lights along thewinding country lanes. The atmosphere was really good;everyone was really friendly, supporting each other to keeppedalling through the night.  

Lots of people in the villages along the route came out to encourage the riders including three women in the narrowstreets of one village at 1.00am cheering us on in their dressing gowns!  I had fitted a clown horn to my bike whichgot lots of cheers and laughter.

We arrived at the beach in Dunwich at around 6.00am, having watched the daylight break through the morningmist. It was a really tough ride, but the atmosphere wasgreat. I am glad I could contribute over £500 to a fantasticUnit and will certainly try and do it again next year!

Thomas left, and Noam on DunwichBeach

Olympic Park Cyclefor LALU and UCLHCome to the Lee Valley VeloPark, part of London’s new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 14 June 2015 for an exciting choice of cycling activities and fun day out to raise funds for LALU. Choosebetween cycling the 1.64 km road circuit as many times as you wish (so suitable for all ages and abilities) or take the 8 km gradedmountain bike trails.

Cyclists and spectators can visit the Velodrome and the café inside.There is plenty of seating - including an area to watch the cyclists -plus 150 car parking spaces for our use. Bikes can be hired on site. Ifanyone wishes to cycle in the Velodrome there is a charge of £30.

This is a sponsored ride with a minimum sponsor / participation feeof £15 each (family of four £40) as LALU and UCLH have hired theVeloPark. Please email for registration or call Sara. For more detailsvisit www.visitleevalley.org.uk.

Plus many more including: Champagne Tea for Two at the Langham, London, £100 voucher for Pescatori, Charlotte Street and Emma Bridgewater jug.

The draw will take place on Friday 12 December 2014 at 6.00PM, at the 52 Club, 52 Gower Street, London WC1E 6EB.

Tickets £1 each in books of five.

All cash, counterfoils and unsold tickets to be returned By 6.00PM on Friday 12 December 2014

1st Prize donated on behalf of Navroz Valimohamed, by his wife.

The Christmas Raffle 20141st Prize: £1,000 Cash prize2nd prize: Virgin Trains two 1st class

return tickets 3rd Prize: Mulberry pouch4th Prize: Brasserie Zedel £250 voucher5th Prize: 5* Grange St Paul’s Hotel,

afternoon tea for two

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Wardlines Editorial Board: Mark Matharu, Steve Roper, Stephen Rowley, Sara Goldman

Sara Goldman, Fundraiser LALU, 5th floor UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre, Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6AG.E: [email protected] / T: 020 3447 9526 / M: 07908 258272

W: www.uclh.nhs.uk/LLU / Twitter @LALU_UCLH.The Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit was founded by Professor A H Goldstone CBE

If you would prefer not to receive this newsletter or if it was sent to you incorrectly, just let us know - and please accept our apologies.

Donations made simpleThe Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit fund 0099 improves the experience of patients in theUCLH haematology Unit. We purchase amenities and medical equipment for the Unit, support free complementary therapy for patients and families and postgraduate educationfor nurses, and where possible provide state of the art medical equipment and research.

To make a donation to the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit, please make cheques payable toUCLH Charity 0099 to the address below. Gift aiding your donations, as a UK taxpayer,means we can claim back 25% on your donation. Please request a gift aid form or enclose a note saying you gift aid your cheque adding your name and address.

To support us online please visit www.justgiving.com or www.virginmoneygiving.com andsearch for the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Unit, UCLH Charity. If you donate this way please let us know. If you are undertaking challenges on our behalf, setting up your own Justgivingor Virginmoneygiving pages are an easy way to let friends and family support you in yourevent. These sites also have easy guides and have good fundraising ideas.

To set up a fund in someone’s name, to request our current Wish List for items from £25 or to find out more about how you can support the Unit please contact Sara or visit our website, details below. Donations to our Sickle Cell Anaemia Fund are made payable toUCLH Charity 0099 a/c 23032.

Foreign CurrencyPlease clear out your drawers and bring usyour foreign currency including pre-euro currency (coins only, except Italian) and old UK coins to raise funds for the Unit.

SPECIAL DONATIONSWe acknowledge donations from friendsand family in memory of:

Maureen Blackhall, Ken Davis, VincentFountain, Stefan McHugh, ElizabethMcEwan, Martin Mallee, Paul Osborne,John Rhodes, Sarah Louise Smith &Doris Venosi.

Tweet tweetFollow us on Twitter @LALU_UCLH. We can keep you informed about our activities and publicise and support your individual events. Help us increase our profile and get the fundraising message out there!

A Festive FlauntOur Festive Flaunt Christmas card has a traditional theme with a light-hearted twist,designed once again by Sophie Burdess,book cover designer and past patient. Wealso have a limited stock of Top Bird & Festive Feathers (mixed pack) at £2 for apack of ten. Please complete and return theOrder Form or ask for Cards within the Cancer Centre (from 5th floor Garden Lift) or T13 & T16. Please call Sara if you havetrouble locating cards. We hope you willsupport our LALU Christmas card as usual!

Christmas Cards & Raffle Tickets Order Form 2014Please print your details clearly and return the order form as soon as possible

Christmas CardsPlease send me         packs of A Festive Flaunt @ £3.99 (for pack of 10)Please send me         packs of Top Bird & Festive Feathers (pack of 10, 5 of each design)

Plus p&p £1.50 up to 3 packs, £2.00 for 4 packs or more. Orders over £39.99 free

I enclose £ Grand TotalThe greeting in all cards is ‘Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year’

Raffle TicketsPlease send me          books of raffle tickets (five per book)

Cheques payable to UCLH Charity 0099

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