A listening ear and hands to hold
Fundraising Ball 12 May 2018 at The Marriott Hotel, Leeds
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 7th Beyond Cancer Annual Fundraising Ball on Saturday. Once again, your support helped to make it another successful evening!! The focus on the night was young people and the support they and their families receive from Beyond Cancer and the local Teenage Cancer Trust, based at Leeds General Infirmary. Funds raised at the event were shared between Beyond Cancer and Teenage Cancer Trust to continue their much needed work.
Guest Speaker, Sue Morgan MBE
Nurse Consultant, Teenage Cancer Trust
Sue Morgan has worked in teenage and young adult cancer care in Leeds for 20 years and has developed a regional service, building an amazing team. She is particularly passionate about working with young people in particular involving them in service development.
Young Performers for the evening
Ewan Turner
Thirteen year old Ewan, has been playing the guitar, bass, keyboard and singing for some years now. He's part of a band and his musical influences include: Slash, Jimi Hendrix, SRV, Nirvana, Greenday and many others. He likes to play anything from blues to punk.
Trishool Dance Academy
Trishool has become the leader in bringing Bollywood entertainment to the North of the UK. They are specialists in providing world class performances and professional dance training for all abilities.
Beyond Cancer Board Members with Compere Elroy Claxton
The "Carol Thomas Listening Ear and Hands that Hold Award" was awarded this year to Janice Daniel in recognition of the support she has given to others with a cancer diagnosis.​
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