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Cinderella Cancer
'Cinderella Cancer', a new book detailing a personal history of the UK's only charity wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer, was launched on Tuesday 2nd May. Professor Ray Donnelly, Founder and President of The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, traces the history of the charity which began life in 1991 as the Lung Cancer Fund.
In the words of its founder, ‘Cinderella Cancer’ tells the story of a phenomenal charity. Mingling science and emotions, it highlights the ordinary people, the media, the celebrities and the scientists who made it happen. In particular, it pays tribute to Roy Castle, whose courage in facing up to a diagnosis of advanced lung cancer helped bring the charity to its present status as the foremost lung cancer organisation in the world.
Commenting on the launch of 'Cinderella Cancer', Professor Donnelly said "We've come a long way since our beginnings as the Lung Cancer Fund and in this book I have tried to describe the events and people, the triumphs and disasters that have made up such a rich and extraordinary history.
"As well as fundraising to support scientific research into early detection of the disease and a 12-year long study into children’s attitudes to smoking, the Foundation provides nationwide smoking cessation services and educational programmes designed to prevent children and young people starting smoking. In addition, we provide patient and family support right across the UK. "
Professor Donnelly continued: “The launch of ‘Cinderella Cancer’ celebrates another landmark for the Foundation – it is fifteen years to the day since the public launch of the charity in 1991 by Ken Dodd. We're delighted to have Ken back today to celebrate this event and we're looking forward making significant progress over the next fifteen years toward the eventual elimination of lung cancer."
Cinderella Cancer is published by Bluecoat Press and costs £7.99 plus £1.50 p&p click here
A donation from each sale will go to The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
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