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17/11/09
Golf day raises £60,000
Now in its sixth year, the City Golf Challenge again raised thousands for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign. The day raised almost £60,000 for a new Critical Care Unit at Chelsea.
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26/10/09
Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign fundraisers run to victory
Around 120 fundraisers limbered up and put on their running shoes to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign on 25 October.
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15/10/09
‘Double excellent’ four years in a row for The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the highest possible ranking in the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Annual Health Check for the fourth year in a row.
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07/10/09
New online course in mesothelioma
The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation has launched a new online course on malignant mesothelioma.
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24/09/09
Royal Marsden wins European cancer award
The Royal Marsden has been awarded a rare and special accolade for its contribution to, and support of, cancer education and training in Europe.
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23/09/09
Joint Annual Research Report launch
This year’s joint Annual Research Report from The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden will be launched with presentations from two of the organisations’ most exceptional scientists: Dr Johann de Bono and Dr Janine Erler.
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16/09/09
Dietitian awarded for Chapter on Nutrition Support
Registered dietitians Gayle Black and Louise Henry have been awarded the Elizabeth Washington Award 2009.
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15/09/09
School guide 'highly commended' at top awards night
Aspecial guide for teachers to help support pupils
undergoing cancer treatment has been deemed as ‘excellent’.
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08/09/09
Fearne Cotton ‘Turns the Turf’ for The Royal Marsden
Radio One presenter Fearne Cotton donned a hard hat and got stuck in with a spade to celebrate building work starting on the hospital’s new Children’s and Young Person’s Centre.
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19/08/09
This ‘Mogust’ Ashley Cricket Club raises money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
Members of the Ashley Cricket Club near Manchester have declared a ‘tache off in order to raise money for charity.
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05/08/09
Cancer survivor and Star Wars actor launch £13 million imaging centre
The Royal Marsden Hospital has celebrated the launch of its new Cancer Imaging Centre at its Sutton site.
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10/07/09
Awards for students at prestigious cancer education ceremony
Over 30 students graduated from The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation at this year’s Annual Award Ceremony.
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06/07/09
The Royal Marsden is ranked excellent
The Royal Marsden Hospital’s high standards have been praised by a national patient authority. The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) has announced that the hospital has scored an ‘excellent’ rating at its sites in Sutton and Chelsea.
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01/07/09
New Directors of Research Integration announced
Professor David Cunningham and Professor Alan Ashworth have been announced as Co-Directors of Research Integration for The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research.
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30/06/09
Family skydive to raise money for The Royal Marsden Hospital
A group of around 20 friends and family are preparing to take part in the challenge of a lifetime – a 15,000ft skydive for charity.
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23/06/09
Blue Watch get on their bikes
Eleven fire fighters are planning to cycle 300 miles to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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19/06/09
MBE joy for Royal Marsden volunteer
Volunteer Norma Darter is celebrating after being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2009.
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18/06/09
Pedal power for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
A group of students are cycling the length of the country in memory of a friend and to raise money for charity.
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08/06/09
Top professor gives inaugural lecture
Colleagues past and present, and friends and family packed into The Royal Marsden to hear Professor Meirion Thomas’s inaugural lecture.
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08/06/09
New academic partnership for The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation has announced its new academic partnership with the Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences at Kingston University and St George’s, University of London.
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28/05/09
Rehabilitation in Cancer Care book launch
The launch of a new book, Rehabilitation in Cancer Care, has been celebrated by Royal Marsden staff.
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26/05/09
Prostate cancer drug abiraterone shows impressive new research results
New UK research confirms the groundbreaking cancer drug abiraterone provides significant benefit for up to two-thirds of men with advanced and aggressive prostate cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology on 18 May 2009.
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14/05/09
Cage-free policy an egg-xample to all
Fried, scrambled or poached, The Royal Marsden has scooped a Good Egg Award for using cage-free eggs in its catering operations.
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13/05/09
Patient survey gives top marks to The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden has been rated highly for its level of services and quality of care, according to the latest Care Quality Commission survey of inpatients.
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13/05/09
Young Royal Marsden patients share their sailing experiences
Teenage patients shared their sailing experiences during a special presentation at The Royal Marsden in Sutton.
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06/05/09
Hair raising antics at The Royal Marsden Children's Unit
A record-breaking moustache, crazy wigs and silly hats were just some of the highlights from a special Hair Raising Day for young Royal Marsden patients.
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28/04/09
Grease is the word for raising money for The Royal Marsden
A production of the musical Grease has raised £2,000 for Horder Ward in memory of a patient.
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27/04/09
Children set to have a hair raising time for charity
Wearing crazy wigs, making silly hats and learning about the musical Hairspray will all be part of a special Hair Raising Day for young Royal Marsden patients.
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20/04/09
Good luck to our London Marathon Runners
With just six days to go until the big day we want to wish all our runners 'good luck' for Sunday’s Flora London Marathon.
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01/04/09
Happy fifth birthday, Foundation Trusts
The Royal Marsden is one of ten pioneering foundation trusts celebrating their fifth birthday today, Wednesday 1 April.
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23/03/09
Royal Marsden Education and Conference Centre: attempted email fraud
The Royal Marsden has been made aware of fraudsters using its name in an attempt to con money out of members of public.
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17/03/09
X Factor's Dermot O'Leary launches our plan appeal
X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary is pledging his support to The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign’s our plan appeal to help reach its target of £15 million to build Europe’s leading cancer centre for children and teenagers.
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13/03/09
Hospital cook scoops national award
Royal Marsden cook Shirley Moore is celebrating after winning a News of the World Children’s Champions Extra Award for her role helping to care for children with cancer.
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12/03/09
Pelvic radiation disease patient support group meeting at The Royal Marsden
The Pelvic Radiation Disease Association (PRDA), a patient-led support group is holding its second event at the hospital in Chelsea.
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01/03/09
Prostate and Ovarian Cancer Awareness Months this March
March 2009 is both Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
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24/02/09
Fundraisers donate cash for telephone counselling service
The Royal Marsden Hospital’s new telephone counselling service has been given a boost with a £400 donation.
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17/02/09
Look Good... Feel Better about yourself
Royal Marsden patients are being given the chance to get make-up tips when Look Good… Feel Better comes back to the hospital.
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13/02/09
Sarcoma Support Group's new website
The London Sarcoma Support Group, which meets at The Royal Marsden, is set to get a new website.
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18/12/08
The Institute of Cancer Research named UK's top research centre
The Institute of Cancer Research, partner of The Royal Marsden, has been ranked as the leading academic research centre in the UK.
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12/12/08
Cartoon characters visit The Royal Marsden
Cartoon characters brought smiles to the faces of young patients at The Royal Marsden Hospital when they visited this week.
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11/12/08
Honours for Dr Stephen Johnston
The work of Dr Stephen Johnston, The Royal Marsden’s Director of Research and Development, has been honoured at the top international breast cancer meeting.
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04/12/08
Dignity in care and patient feedback
Dignity in care and the importance of patient feedback were the focus of a ministerial visit at The Royal Marsden Hospital.
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03/12/08
Christmas advent cheer comes to The Royal Marsden
Christmas came early to The Royal Marsden Hospital when members of the University of London Air Squadron (ULAS) donated advent calendars to the Children’s Unit.
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01/12/08
Celebrate a Life with The Royal Marsden
Thousands of stars will adorn Christmas trees at The Royal Marsden to celebrate the lives of loved ones who will be missed during the festive season.
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13/11/08
John Lewis dedicates charity Christmas tree to The Royal Marsden
Sparkling gold lights. Shiny gold ornaments and strands of glittering gold beads. John Lewis in Kingston is using a gold laden Christmas tree to show its support for The Royal Marsden Hospital this Christmas.
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13/11/08
GPs tour new Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre
GPs and dentists were given an exclusive tour of The Royal Marsden Hospital’s brand new Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC) following its opening.
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10/11/08
State-of-the-art diagnostic centre opens
The Royal Marsden has opened its new state-of-the-art £6 million diagnostic centre offering patients a diagnosis within hours.
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10/11/08
Croydon High School overcomes obstacle
Clad in bright Captain Chemo t-shirts, scores of Croydon High School Junior girls passed batons off to one another as they finished their respective courses in the Sponsored Obstacle Relay.
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03/11/08
Lulu Guinness designs £10 bag for charity
World renowned British designer Lulu Guinness has produced an exclusive shopper bag for The Friends of The Royal Marsden, Chelsea.
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30/09/08
Royal Marsden staff named as Pride of Britain winners
The staff of The Royal Marsden Hospital will be named the NHS Heroes of the Year at the Daily Mirror's Pride of Britain Awards 2008.
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22/09/08
Epsom Racecourse sports The Royal Marsden's fundraisers' event
There was a truly glamorous feeling in the air when the hard work and dedication of fundraisers was celebrated at The Royal Marsden’s Fundraiser Awards 2008.
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08/09/08
Super support for The Royal Marsden
Staff at the Morden branch of Sainsbury’s have gone to super-human efforts to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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01/09/08
Fundraising lunch and auction with Geoff Thomas
Former footballer Geoff Thomas will host a fundraising lunch and auction with Royal Marsden radiographer Richard Howard-Jones as he prepares to endure the 874-mile ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats to help raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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26/08/08
Bending it like Beckham for The Royal Marsden
A football fan from Thornton Heath has organised a charity football match on Sunday 7 September to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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07/08/08
Sophie swims the Channel
On Sunday 27 July 2008, Sophie, an archaeology student at Southampton University, swam the Channel in an impressive 17 hours and 35 minutes, raising £6,385 for the The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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23/07/08
The Royal Marsden wins place on Department of Health pilot scheme
The Department of Health has chosen The Royal Marsden NHS
Foundation Trust tohelp test a new scheme to ensure good
quality information across the health and social care
sector.
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22/07/08
New study shows drug combats previously untreatable prostate cancers
Adrug whichcould treat up to 80 per cent of
patients with aggressive and previously drug resistant prostate
cancer has been discovered following groundbreaking research
carried out at The Royal Marsden and the Institute of Cancer
Research.
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22/07/08
Help support The Royal Marsden at the Great South Run
Put your running shoes on and help thousands of people with cancer by raising money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
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17/07/08
Awards for students at prestigious cancer education ceremony
The annual Awards Ceremony for The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation's graduating students has been another colourful and lively affair
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16/07/08
Pioneering research showcased in joint annual research report
Research into new treatmentsfor drug-resistance
cancer was one of the hot topics discussed at the launch
ofRoyal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Annual Research
Report 2007
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15/07/08
"Excellent" standards at The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden Hospital has received the highest
scorefor its environment and quality of foodfrom a
national patient authority.
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07/07/08
Director of Estates retires from The Royal Marsden
After 14 years at The Royal Marsden, Roger Thomas, Director of Estates, has retired.
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02/07/08
The Royal Marsden welcomes new Divisional Director of Cancer Service
Anne Carey has been appointed the role, whichwas
newly-created following a management restructure.
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01/07/08
Royal Marsden runners helping the Hospital "get back to business"
A special Royal Marsdenteamis to takeon
the 2008 British 10K London Run to raise money for The Royal
Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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01/07/08
Farnborough Hill students put talents to great use
The very talented students of Farnborough Hill raise hundreds of pounds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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20/06/08
Bach for The Royal Marsden
One of Surrey’s leading choirs is to put on a special concert to raise money for The Royal Marsden, in honour of one of their members who has cancer.
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14/06/08
Royal Marsden Chairman Awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours
Tessa Green, Chairman of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded a CBE in The Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2008.
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09/06/08
Partnership opens new cancer unit in Kingston
The Royal Marsden, together with Kingston NHS Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support has opened the Sir William Rous Unit, a dedicated cancer diagnosis and treatment facility based at Kingston NHS Trust.
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02/06/08
Royal Marsden hosts UK's first support meeting for patients with Pelvic Radiation Disease
Over 115 patients from around the country packed into The Royal Marsden conference centre to discuss the development of a support group for people with Pelvic Radiation Disease.
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29/05/08
Rock concert for The Royal Marsden
Indy-Rock band Maximo Park was the headline act at a charity concert which raised the roof of The Forum in Kentish Town in order to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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29/05/08
Royal Marsden sponsors NT Awards
The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Nursing Times Awards 2008 'Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year' category.
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16/05/08
Research by Royal Marsden Nurse published in international journal
Natalie Doyle, Nurse Consultant in Cancer Rehabilitation at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has had her paper on cancer survivorship published in the international journal, 'Journal of Advanced Nursing'.
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14/05/08
Patient survey gives top marks to The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden has been rated the top hospital in London and within the top five hospitals in the country for its level of services and quality of care, according to the latest Healthcare Commission survey of inpatients.
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09/05/08
Generous £1 million donation from top businessman
A special reception has been held at The Royal Marsden Hospital to thank businessman Don McCarthy and his children for donating £1 million to help us improve our Medical Day Centre.
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07/05/08
Secretary of State for Health visits The Royal Marsden
Alan Johnson, the Secretary of State for Health, paid a visit to The Royal Marsden to see how building work following January’s fire is progressing.
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06/05/08
Prince William visits The Royal Marsden
Prince William visited The Royal Marsden for the second time since he became President of the hospital last May.
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25/04/08
The Royal Marsden bids a fond farewell to Countess Cadogan
A special lunch was held to mark the departure of Countess Cadogan, who is stepping down as President of The Friends of The Royal Marsden Chelsea branch.
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24/04/08
The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign partners up with Polo Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony Fund
The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign has become Polo Ralph Lauren’s
Pink Pony chosen charity for 2008.
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24/04/08
Cycling across the USA in mothers' memory
Andrew Wyeth and Matt Dowse will ride 3,000-miles across
Americathis July in memory of their mothers who both died of
cancer. They hopetheadventure will raise a
massive £100,000 for charity.
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24/04/08
The Royal Marsden welcomes two new Non-Executive Directors
Mr Gregory Andrews and Sir John Craven have been appointed as Non-Executive Directors of The Royal Marsden, following their appointment by the Foundation Trust’s Membership Council.
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22/04/08
Thank you for the marathon effort
Congratulations to all the runners who took part in the
gruelling 2008 FloraLondon Marathon on behalf of The Royal
Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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17/04/08
New CD-ROM launched - 'Breaking Barriers: management of cancer-related pain’
A new tool to help health professionals manage pain in cancer patients has been developed by The Institute of Cancer Research with help from The Royal Marsden.
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16/04/08
Grandad takes on the French Alps for charity
John Jones is taking part in a gruelling race, along the passes made famous by Lance Armstrong and the Tour de France, to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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15/04/08
Channel swim challenge for university student
20-year-old Southampton University student Sophie Wright is planning to swim the English Channel to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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10/04/08
Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research Staff Selected as NIHR Senior Investigators
Nine Royal Marsden and Institute of Cancer Research researchers have been selected to be Senior Investigators for the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
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04/04/08
Dozens run the London Marathon on behalf of The Royal Marsden
Around 30 people from across the UK are putting their bodies on the line for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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03/04/08
Polar quest for The Royal Marsden
Kent man John Adkins is taking part in a two-week trek to the North Pole in support of The Royal Marsden
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02/04/08
Top TV designer teams up with The Royal Marsden
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has created a special bathrobe in support of The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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02/04/08
Radiographer gets on his bike for The Royal Marsden
Therapeutic Radiographer Richard Howard-Jones is planning to cycling the length and breadth of the UK, despite his bicycle being damaged in the January 2 fire at The Royal Marsden in Chelsea.
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28/03/08
The Royal Marsden congratulates award-winning nurses
Eleven nurses have received special recognition for their hard work at the Nursing Standard Nurse of the Year 2008 Awards.
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20/03/08
Easter Eggs Galore at The Royal Marsden
There was an Easter egg extravaganza at The Royal Marsden Hospital when members of the University of London Air Squad (ULAS) donated hundreds of chocolate goodies to the Children’s Unit.
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11/03/08
New Mobile Theatre and Recovery Ward - Another Piece in The Royal Marsden Jigsaw
Two mobile units have been installed in Sutton forming the next piece in the recovery of The Royal Marsden after it suffered a serious fire in January
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07/03/08
Royal Marsden holds Thanksgiving Service
More than 400 people took part in a Thanksgiving Service for The Royal Marsden Hospital and the Emergency Services this week at the same church where their patients were given shelter on the day of the fire - St Paul's Onslow Square.
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28/02/08
The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign issues a challenge
People from far and wide are being invited to take part in the trip of a lifetime with The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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26/02/08
Mother achieves three-times fundraising target for brain cancer research
With the help of her friends, family and community, Carol Pollock raised an amazing £45,000 for research into brain stem cancer.
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25/02/08
Seven year-old raises more than £1,000 for The Royal Marsden
Rees Rider showed generosity beyond his years in raising more than £1,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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21/02/08
Gearing up for cross channel cycle in aid of The Royal Marsden
Kingston woman Frances Oliver and her brother Martin Brannelly are packing their saddle bags in preparation for a four-day cycle with a difference.
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19/02/08
Election time at The Royal Marsden
Election fever is gripping The Royal Marsden which is looking to elect or re-elect four Councillors to its Membership Council.
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15/02/08
Crew Cuts All Round
Rye RNLI lifeboat men raised £2,000 by shearing their locks to support their crewmate who is being treated for non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.
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08/02/08
Generous donors give Royal Marden staff a night to remember
Over 50 staff from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust were treated yesterday to a night with superstar songstress Dionne Warwick, thanks to some very generous supporters of the Head & Neck Cancer Research Trust.
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01/02/08
Government Minister addresses local GPs at Royal Marsden event
Professor Lord Ara Darzi was one of the keynote speakers at
an evening seminar held for local GPs at The Royal Marsden in
Chelsea last week.
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31/01/08
Jump and jive for The Royal Marsden
This Leap Year Newbury’s own Ginger Jive is hosting a Pink and Black Ball on February 29, to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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28/01/08
Sick children receive gift of books
Young cancer patients now have a stack of brand new books to lose themselves in thanks to a generous donation from a long-time supporter of The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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25/01/08
Riders raise thousands for The Royal Marsden
Wimbledon Village Stables have raised £17,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign with their annual sponsored ride.
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21/01/08
Merit awards for Royal Marsden specialists
Three Royal Marsden specialists are to receive a prestigious Merit Award from The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Cancer Foundation.
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21/01/08
High standards of hygiene at The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has received a clean bill of health following a spot hygiene inspection.
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16/01/08
The Royal Marsden makes great progress in recovery
The Royal Marsden in Chelsea continues to go from strength to strength as it recovers from a serious fire earlier this month.
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07/01/08
Royal Marsden Fire Helplines now closed
The Royal Marsden has closed its helplines which were set up following the fire at its Chelsea site.
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07/01/08
The Royal Marsden Opens Its Doors to Patients Once Again
The Royal Marsden in Chelsea today opened its doors to its patients for the first time since part of the hospital suffered a serious fire last week.
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04/01/08
Prince William visits The Royal Marsden
Prince William visited the Chelsea hospital and also went to The Royal Brompton where he spoke with staff and patients who have been there since the fire on Wednesday.
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03/01/08
The Royal Marsden to reopen Outpatients and Medical Day Unit on Monday
The Royal Marsden is planning to open its outpatients department and its Medical Day Unit on Monday at the Chelsea site.
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03/01/08
Clean up underway at The Royal Marsden
The clean up is underway at The Royal Marsden hospital in Chelsea, following a major fire yesterday.
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02/01/08
UPDATE - Fire at The Royal Marsden
There has been a major fire at The Royal Marsden hospital in Chelsea.
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02/01/08
Fire at The Royal Marsden
There has been a major fire at The Royal Marsden hospital in Chelsea.
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17/12/07
X-Factor treatment for young cancer patients
Xtra-Factor presenter and BBC1 DJ Fearne Cotton delighted dozens of young cancer patients when she paid a Christmas visit to The Royal Marsden Children’s Unit in Sutton.
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12/12/07
Hundreds join us to Celebrate a Life in Sutton
On a cold, crisp evening hundreds of people gathered outside The Royal Marsden to celebrate the life of their loved ones.
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11/12/07
A Big Christmas Thank You To Royal Marsden Volunteers
Around 70 volunteers, aged between 19 and 83 years old, were
treated to a special evening of celebration, entertainment and fun
to say thank you for all their effort and help with The Royal
Marsden Cancer campaign over the past year.
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10/12/07
Royal Marsden Professor receives international award for excellence In breast cancer research
Professor Mitch Dowsett, Head of Biochemistry at The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research has been given the honour of delivering the William L McGuire Memorial Lecture at the 2007 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium to 6,000 specialists from across the world.
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03/12/07
The Royal Marsden Welcomes New Cancer Strategy
The Government’s new Cancer Strategy is today welcomed by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
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03/12/07
Congratulations to the Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust would like to congratulate Liz Darlison who has been named the UK’s Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year at the prestigious Nursing Times Awards 2007.
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22/11/07
Consultation highlights breast cancer research priorities
Professor Mitch Dowsett, Head of Biochemistry at the UK’s Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, led a group of experts who have identified the key research issues that will impact on the future treatment of breast cancer.
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19/11/07
Celebrate a Life with us this Christmas at The Royal Marsden
Hundreds of stars will adorntwo tall Christmas trees at
The Royal Marsden's hospitals in Sutton and Chelsea in December to
celebrate loved ones through the festive season.
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16/11/07
A welcome new bank service for Sutton
Sutton residents are now benefiting from a new, and best of all free, cash machine installed at The Royal Marsden.
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08/11/07
New Chief Operating Officer for The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has appointed David Probert as its Chief Operating Officer, a newly created position for the hospital.
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06/11/07
The UK's leading cancer nurse to receive unique prize
The winner of the Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year category
at the 2007 Nursing Times Nurse of the Year Awards will
receive a unique prize, thanks to The Royal Marsden School of
Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation.
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06/11/07
£60,000 raised by city's big hitters in support of The Royal Marsden
Some of London’s biggest corporate names dusted off their putters and nine-irons for the 5th annual City Golf Challenge.
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30/10/07
International folk singer performs at The Royal Marsden
Folk musician David Bailey got toes tapping and fingers
snapping when he played an hour-long concert in the Chapel during
Brain Tumour Awareness Weekthis October
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26/10/07
Peruvian mountains no match for breast cancer survivor
Even altitude sickness and 5am starts could not dampen
the spirit of breast cancer survivor Suzanne Peacock as she trekked
through the Andes mountain range in Peru on behalf of The Royal
Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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18/10/07
Royal Marsden achieves double-excellent two years in a row
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded
the highest possible ranking in the Healthcare Commission’s Annual
Health Check and itis the only Trust to achieve
double-excellent for the second year in a row.
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18/10/07
Marathon effort for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
Surrey man Damian Honey has completed the Munich Marathon in just under four hours, in a bid to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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04/10/07
Royal Marsden delight at donation from Concert for Diana
The Royal Marsden is to receive £150,000 from the proceeds of this summer's Concert for Diana.
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03/10/07
Sutton High School's delicious Christmas treat
Sutton High School for Girls have published a cookbook full of family recipes with proceeds going to The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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19/09/07
Breast cancer survivor ready to move mountains
Suzanne Peacock plans trek to the Andes to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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17/09/07
Cherie Booth QC opens major cancer conference
The 9th annual World Congress of Psycho-Oncology got off to a flying start with special guest Cherie Booth QC appearing as keynote speaker at the opening session this morning (17 September).
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13/09/07
Bouts bring in the bucks
Members of the Phoenix Schools of Martial Arts raised
£41,000for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign in just one
day.
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12/09/07
Police take to the sky for charity
A team of Sussex police officers leapt out of a plane at speeds of up to 120 kms per hour as part of their drive to raise £25,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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12/09/07
A Year in the Life of The Royal Marsden
The Royal Marsden held its AGM this week at which it presented highlights of its year and the successes achieved.
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11/09/07
Craft turns to cash in Hampshire
Six quilters from Yateley held an exhibition which raised more than £1,000 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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10/09/07
Let them eat cake
Georgia and Henry Watson used an old-fashioned fund-raising technique to make £350 for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign by selling cakes at 50p a slice.
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31/08/07
Epic journey from India ends in triumph
Two students have arrived home after traversing 15,000 kilometres, through 14 different countries, three mountain ranges and two deserts - in a car designed 60 years ago
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28/08/07
International Psycho-Oncology Congress gets Royal Marsden support
International Psycho-Oncology Society’s 9th World
Congress
Sunday 16 September to Thursday 20 September
Imperial College - South Kensington Campus
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23/08/07
Catering Manager climbs to the top for The Royal Marsden
Gareth Ferguson, The Royal Marsden's Catering Manager, is set to
climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain.
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10/07/07
Royal Marsden and ICR Joint Report Launched
The Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust today launch their Annual Research Report.
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29/06/07
Royal Marsden Welcomes Sir Ara Darzi Appointment
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28/06/07
The Royal Marsden appoints a new Chief Nurse
Shelley Dolan has been appointed to the role of Chief Nurse at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, following the departure of Dickon Weir-Hughes at the end of last month to take up a new post as Executive Director of Nursing for Barking, Havering & Redbridge NHS Trust.
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26/06/07
Sir Ara Darzi Appointed Minister for Patient Care
Honorary Consultant Surgeon at The Royal Marsden NHS
Foundation Trust and the Paul Hamlyn Chair of Surgery (funded
by the Helen Hamlyn Trust), has been appointed Parliamentary Under
Secretary in the Department of Health.
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25/06/07
Partnership progresses with Kingston Hospital
Building work has started on the Sir William Rous Unit at Kingston Hospital. In partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Macmillan Cancer Support, the new Unit will be open to patients early in 2008.
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18/06/07
Honour for Royal Marsden Professor
Janet Husband, Professor of Radiology at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and The Institute of Cancer Research has been honoured in the Queens’ Birthday Honours with the award of Dame Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.
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17/06/07
Summer Fair Success
The rain and wind failed to dampen spirits as hundreds of people flocked to The Royal Marsden’s annual Summer Fair yesterday (16 June).
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08/06/07
Radio Marsden giving sound treatment all year round
He never danced like Michael Jackson, or shocked like Madonna - but according to patients at The Royal Marsden Hospital, Frank Sinatra is still number one.
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04/06/07
All the fun of the fair comes to town
It’s time to dust off the coconut shy and get ready to ‘splat the rat’ as The Royal Marsden gears up for this year’s Summer Fair at Sutton.
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18/05/07
Patient survey gives top marks to The Royal Marsden
A survey of patients by the Healthcare Commission has given The Royal Marsden a glowing report, with some of the highest scores in the country.
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04/05/07
Prince William becomes President of The Royal Marsden Hospital
Prince William has been appointed President of The Royal Marsden Hospital, a position previously held by his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.
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03/05/07
Is This the Season’s Best Goodie Bag Yet?
Guests attending tonight’s sparkling fundraiser, Rock by the River, are going away with what many consider to be the best Goodie Bag of the Season.
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30/04/07
Hotfooting it through the Sahara in aid of the Royal Marsden
There aren’t too many 19-year-olds that would be happy to go without showers, television, mobile phones and their bed for more than a week.
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19/04/07
Green Desert 2-y-o Colt up for Auction for Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign
A two-year-old colt sired by world class stallion Green Desert, has been put up for auction by Mountgrange Stud at this year’s Rock by the River event in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign, being held in London on 3rd May.
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11/04/07
First on-line course in lymphoedema management to launch in September
The world’s first on-line course in cancer-related lymphoedema management is being developed by The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation.
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05/04/07
Marathon for the Marsden
More than 40 competitors from all over the country will run the gruelling London Marathon this month to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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23/03/07
Children’s Unit garden gets busted
It’s fair enough to say that nurses and young patients at the Children’s Unit never thought they’d see a Tardis, police-box or a Dalek in their ward.
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20/03/07
The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation sponsor cancer nurse leader award
The Royal Marsden School of Cancer Nursing and Rehabilitation is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Nursing Times Awards 2007 'Cancer Nurse Leader of the Year' category.
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01/03/07
Harry, Peter and Alice become regulars at the Royal Marsden
Harry Potter, Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland are familiar sights around the hospital these days, after an assortment of books was generously donated to the Children's Unit.
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28/02/07
It's voting time at the Royal Marsden
It is time to make a difference and vote in The Royal Marsden’s Membership Council election.
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20/02/07
Drug trial shows that the risk of ER-positive breast cancer can be cut by 39 per cent
Results from a 20-year trial at the Royal Marsden have today revealed that tamoxifen, a drug that blocks oestrogen, reduces the risk of women developing ER-positive breast cancer by 39 per cent.
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19/02/07
Extension of the London Congestion Charging zone
From 19th February, the Central London congestion zone will be extended and will include The Royal Marsden Hospital's London site in Chelsea.
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07/02/07
Research nurse retires from the Royal Marsden after 30 years
One of the country’s first paediatric oncology research nurses has retired from The Royal Marsden Hospital after 30 years service.
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05/02/07
A great trek on a long wall for charity
Endless rice paddies, conical hats and ancient mountain villages
will become a familiar sight to Amanda Pritchard this May, when she
laces up her walking boots to trek the Great Wall of China.
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01/02/07
Gearing up for a wheely big fundraising ride
It won’t be all chocolate eggs and spring cleaning for the Martin sisters this Easter. The Guildford residents will be putting rubber to the road and cycling the length of the United Kingdom to raise money for The Royal Marsden Cancer Campaign.
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09/01/07
Election time at The Royal Marsden Hospital
We are gearing up for the next Membership Council elections and, over the next few weeks, we are looking for people to come forward and stand for election.
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01/01/07
Royal Marsden named as beneficiary of concert to celebrate life of Diana
Princes William and Harry have announced that a concert to
commemorate the life of their mother will take place at Wembley
Stadium on 1 July 2007.
Proceeds from the event, called Concert for Diana, will go to a
number of charities including The Royal Marsden Hospital.
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