Cancer Support France

The Activity for Life took place on 8th-11th September in the Lot Valley. Up to twenty-five cyclists (varying in number day-on-day) took part and on 10th September, there was a 7.5 km walk where between 20 and 30 walkers took to the pathways around Douelle. A special mention for the four-legged friends who also walked with us, and what great company they were.

So far, donations raised, total just under €7 000 with more promised. This has been a wonderful response at a very difficult time and we thank everyone who has donated.

The Activity for Life is not, however, all about fundraising, even though it is the single event that CSF (National) hold each year. Activity For Life is about raising awareness and bringing people together from as many Associations as possible over a few days of fun and conviviality. This was certainly achieved at this year’s event.

Many thanks to all participants, however many feet or wheels they had, a grand weekend was had by one and all.

Anna Shackleford – September 2022

Cancer Support France always needs people to help the Association support English-speaking people in France, touched by cancer. We operate in many different regions of the country. Why not contact us at: – in the first instance to start the ball rolling. There is more information in the attached poster.

Ian Salvage – August 2022

European week against cancer runs from 25th to 31st May every year. The aim is to highlight the European plan to beat cancer. This year the focus will be on: –

• Primary prevention
• Early detection
• Research
• Access to treatment
• Patients and survivors
• Digital health and care

And finishing on 31st May with tobacco control, on what is ‘World No Tobacco Day.’

Further details are at   European Week Against Cancer 2022 | Association of European Cancer Leagues – ECL

May 2022

Cancer Research UK are 20 years old this year.  Click the following link to see their summary of 10 ways the story for people with cancer has changed: –
https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2022/02/02/cancer-research-uks-top-res…

February 2022

France has approved a new treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer. Full details in The Connexion article, via this link: –

https://www.connexionfrance.com/practical/breast-cancer-in-france-new-treatment-authorised-for-use/385859

October 2021

Cancer Support France’s main national fund-raising event for 2021, Activity for Life, has been judged a great success.

For 4 days in September participants cycled and walked around the foothills of the Pyrenees, raising money as they went. The amount raised was a record, thanks mainly to the participants but also to sponsorship from CSF’s local Associations.

CSF President, Pat Lockett said “I saw great support for each other, humour and friendships which blossomed as the days progressed. Heartfelt thanks go to everyone involved – the riders and walkers, the volunteers who organised the event, and the caterers and restaurateurs who kept people fueled for the event.”

September 2021