In 2021, our colleague and friend Simone Taylor sadly passed away from triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) at the age of 32. Triple-negative breast cancer is a particularly aggressive and devastating form of the disease, which mostly occurs in women under 50. There are fewer targeted treatments for the disease and more research is desperately needed to develop new drugs and treatments.

Raising money to support cancer charities was a cause very close to Simone’s heart. The Simone Taylor Fund will donate to a variety of cancer charities selected by her family and colleagues. These charities support genetic diagnosis, scientific discovery and research, the development of new treatments or help those currently living with cancer.

 

This May, two members of our team took on Leeds Half Marathon, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, and St Gemma’s Hospice.

 

two members of our team celebrating post-marathon

 

The two managed to raise an incredible collective amount of £1,167! We would also like to give a huge congratulations to Alex & Laiken who also ran the marathon for other fantastic and well-deserving charities!

 

 

Head over to our charity blog page to take a look at all of our past fundraising events over the past few years. Thank you to everyone who has helped us raise fantastic amounts of money for these well-deserving charities.