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Charity Donation
Face up would like to acknowledge the generous donation of £300 from Mr Phillip Morgan In these COVID times, this is an outstanding example of selfless generosity and we are extremely grateful to...
moreIs Help required by yourself or someone you know
In these difficult times - patients are often left struggling with no one to turn to If you are experiencing difficulties due to the virus or you know of a patient who needs assistance , please...
moreDo you need any help? Face up Cymru is here to help
2020 has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone but even more for those who have the burden of a diagnosis of Head and Neck cancer and their loved ones If there is anything you need -...
moreLondon Marathon 2020
As I pointed out previously, John Vlahos - one of our trustees and an ex patient had entered the 2020 London Marathon This year it was virtual and I am delighted to say that he completed it and is...
moreVirtual London Marathon 2020- Sunday 4th October
As you know we are still in the grips of the global pandemic and the London marathon was cancelled They have instituted a virtual one and a stalwart of the charity - John Vlahos is walking 262...
moreCycling challenge 2020
The cycling challenge is completed - 18 days - cycling 416 km ( 26 mile) per day, I cycled a total of 470 miles To date we have raised £2619 and I am personally really grateful I have a very...
moreMike Fardy 2.6 Challenge
As you know, the Geraint Thomas challenge was duplicating a 12 hr shift -he did it in one day !! then duplicated this over 3 days There was more chance of snow freezing in hell than of me...
moreElaine Palfrey’s birthday
Elaine is one of our patients who I first met a few years ago - June 2005 !!!! She has been a stalwart supporter of faceup Cymru- always at our events and a passionate participant at our...
moreLondon marathon 2020
As you probably realize this is not going to take place this year so rather than nothing happening I will cycle the marathon distance for face up I’m currently doing a marathon a day so while I...
moreCycling with Geraint
Face up Cymru is a charity I set up over 15 years ago to provide support to head and neck cancer patients We don't have the pull of other major cancer charities but we raise money to directly help We...
moreMark Goodall RIP
Mark Goodall was a hardworking member of the medical records department at the University Dental Hospital in Cardiff These people are fundamental to the workings of the service and are most certainly...
moreLiving with Cancer and Universal credit
Hi, We have received the following from a research company who are working on a project with Macmillan cancer support looking into the experiences people living with cancer have in trying to claim...
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