Who We Support
As a breast cancer charity, our funds raised at art exhibition and charity events are donated to vital UK researchers and East Anglian support services. In just over 10 years, we have committed just over £1.5 million accumulatively to these select projects, which you invite you to explore below.
A leading UK breast cancer charity, leading fundraising events, building awareness with public campaigning and supporting those living with breast cancer with specialist nurses. Their world-class researchers conduct leading-edge research for the care and cure of breast cancer.
The only UK charity solely committed to predicting and preventing breast cancer. Prevent Breast Cancer commits to research projects focusing on gene research, screening & early detection, preventative drugs, and lifestyle & environmental risk factors.
Keeping Abreast cares for a full spectrum of those living with breast cancer: newly diagnosed individuals, those facing a possible mastectomy, and later, reconstructive surgery. Services include professional informational support, practical help, and Comfort & Care packages.
An East Anglian-based charity donating tens of thousands of care packages for those undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments for breast cancer in the UK.
Little Lifts have 10 NHS partnerships in the East of England, and have an online shop for those living further away.
A campaign launched in 2017 to fundraise for a breast care centre at Ipswich Hospital in partnership with NHS funding.
A resulting state-of-the-art unit opened in 2023 following successful fundraising to provide breast cancer patients dignified and effective care, all under one roof.
Cancer Support Suffolk is a charity close to home, supporting the local community of cancer patients with counsellors, complementary therapists, educators and ambassadors. This includes educating with preventative awareness and self-care, and later support for treatment and beyond.
The Ipswich Cancer and Wellbeing & Information Centre provides support for those navigating cancer diagnosis including emotional therapies, and information for families affected by cancer. The centre also offers dietary guidance and exercise classes to support life with cancer.
The Royal Marsden Hospital offers multidisciplinary expertise and services to support cancer patients. Not only are breast cancer treatments provided, but lifestyle and dietary guidance and research is conducted to provide a plethora of exemplary care for their patients.
Art For Cure have funded Bury Physio Centre in Bury St Edmunds for a new weekly breast exercise class. Patients who have undergone breast cancer surgery or treatment can attend a series of complimentary classes to improve mobility after surgery and to offer valuable peer support.
An innovative new pilot project, ‘Compassionate Movement’ class at Saxmundham library will be run by a qualified Qigong and exercise coach. This will be open to cancer patients within the community and hopefully be the start of wider spread support and exercise groups. Contact Kellie Dimmock for details.
BREAST CARE NURSES FUND
AFC support applications by breast care specialist staff at Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals (ESFNET), to further their specialist knowledge on courses and attendance at national conferences.
