Horsham Cancer Research UK shop to hold Halloween fun day

A Halloween fun day will be held at a charity shop in Horsham to support life-saving cancer treatments which have been impacted by the pandemic.
By Jasmin Martin
Published 21st Oct 2020, 10:43 BST
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Cancer Research UK in West Street – which this autumn is marking 30 years of raising funds to treat and prevent cancer – will hold its latest fundraiser on Saturday, October 24.

Yvonne O’Connor, area manager for Cancer Research UK, Surrey and West Sussex said: “We are so grateful to our supporters in the Horsham community who give us amazing donations, shop with us regularly and raise funds to support life-saving research. Now more than ever we need your help.

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“During the pandemic there has been a shortfall in screening appointments and fewer cancer treatments which will impact on survival rates in the coming months.

Chloe Brostow, manager of the Cancer Research UK charity shop in West Street, Horsham, with volunteers Duncan Green and Margaret Monk, and assistant manager Cassie Wedderburn SUS-201021-083616001Chloe Brostow, manager of the Cancer Research UK charity shop in West Street, Horsham, with volunteers Duncan Green and Margaret Monk, and assistant manager Cassie Wedderburn SUS-201021-083616001
Chloe Brostow, manager of the Cancer Research UK charity shop in West Street, Horsham, with volunteers Duncan Green and Margaret Monk, and assistant manager Cassie Wedderburn SUS-201021-083616001

“Throughout autumn our stores will be raising awareness of the need to Stand Up To Cancer by taking innovative treatments from laboratories into clinical trials and hospitals.”

To support this, new shop manager, Chloe Bristow, and her team will hold a children’s lucky dip and other games for children including tick or treat pumpkin, pin the spider on the web and knocking down tin cans, while there will be an adult raffle for a hamper full of goodies.

The shop will also be full of clothes, homeware , Christmas gift ideas and our Cancer Research UK charity Christmas cards.

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Yvonne said: “This store is in the quieter end of town and having a tough time at the moment. Chloe Bristow is new and trying hard to build footfall.

“Please support by joining us on the day.”

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