Posts Tagged ‘Macmillan cancer support’
East Kilbride dental patient launches petition calling for free care for cancer sufferers in Scotland
A dental patient from East Kilbride has launched a petition for free dental care for cancer sufferers in Scotland. Mags McNeil decided to start the petition after experiencing dental issues while undergoing chemotherapy treatment. She developed tooth pain 15 days into her treatment, and soon, the discomfort was so severe that she had to see […]
Bournemouth fishermen receive free dental checks at Poole Quay
Fishermen from the Bournemouth area were invited to attend a free dental clinic at Poole Quay on Tuesday 9th July. The clinic was organised by SeaFit in association with Dentaid. SeaFit is a charity initiative, which works to protect fishermen’s health and wellbeing by hosting wellness and welfare events and improving access to health services […]
Dental nurses complete charity walk to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
A group of dental nurses from Beaufort Dental Practice in Stapenhill has tackled a 15-mile charity walk to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The team of nurses was joined by friends and family for the walk, which stretched from Uttoxeter to Burton. The walk was organised in memory of one of the nurse’s fathers, […]
Thirsk dentist to shave her head in support of mother-in-law’s cancer battle
A brave dentist from Thirsk is preparing to shave her head in support of her mother-in-law’s battle with cancer. Nicola Merriam is attempting to raise £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after finding out that her mother-in-law has cancer. The 31-year old, who has long brown hair, will shave her head on the 26th April. Nicola […]
Cambridgeshire Dental Receptionist Pedals Her Way to Success in Charity Bike Ride
A dental receptionist from Bottisham, Cambridgeshire, has successfully completed a fiercely demanding bike ride in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Tracy Husband, from Bottisham Dental Practice, successfully cycled more than 106 miles in the Ipswich Cycle Swarm to raise more than £400 for the cancer charity. Tracy powered through the pain to complete the course […]
Northamptonshire Dental Team Joins Hundreds Of Dentists On Cycle Ride to Raise Money For Macmillan
Four dental professionals from Northamptonshire have joined hundreds of dentists on a charity bike ride to clock up miles in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Dentist Iain Dibble and dental nurses, Lilian, Abbi and Dawn, from Ise Lodge Dental Centre, joined hundreds of dental workers from all over the UK on the bike ride, which […]
Lewes Dentist Embarks Upon Cancer Charity Cycle
A dentist from Lewes is embarking on a gruelling cycle challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Dr Martin Lunn is cycling the length of the UK to raise money for the charity, which provides emotional and practical guidance for thousands of people affected by cancer. Dr Lunn, from North Street Dental Practice, will […]
Chippenham Dental Team Raises More Than £1,000 At Charity Coffee Morning
A dental team from Chippenham raised more than £1,000 for charity last week; the team at London Road Dental Practice hosted a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. Members of staff at the practice donned their aprons to bake cakes and doled out endless cups of tea and coffee to visitors to raise […]
Eastbourne Dentist Charity Bike Ride Almost Scuppered By Thieves
A dentist from Eastbourne, who successfully completed a charity bike ride earlier this month, almost didn’t make the start line after thieves stole his bike. Toby Edwards-Lunn, from West Terrace Dental Practice in Eastbourne, took on a gruelling 100 mile bike ride on August 4th but he almost missed the race after thieves stole his […]
Denplan Raises Thousands For Cancer Charity
Denplan, one of the UK’s largest dental insurance providers, has raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support. More than 300 members of staff have been taking part in various events, from cake sales and raffles to physical challenges, to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity which provides valuable care and support for […]
