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What do classic teen movie Clueless, auction site eBay and Cambridge charity Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust have in common? They all turn 30 this year! A SPECIAL YEAR
his year, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), the official charity for Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie
20% of sales from its afternoon and cream tea combos. Co-owner Alison Wright said: “We’re delighted to be supporting such a wonderful organisation. The work of saving and improving lives is vital, and Fitzbillies is honoured to contribute even in a small way during this milestone year for the charity.” Jack’s Gelato is also getting involved, creating an exclusive ACT-inspired flavour! Owner Jack Van Praag said: “We’re helping ACT because we believe in the incredible work they do to support patients and their families at Addenbrooke’s. We’re proud to contribute for their 30th-anniversary celebrations with a special gelato flavour and a donation of 30% from every pint tub sold in July.” To support this fantastic cause, visit act4addenbrookes.org.uk. If you’re a business wanting to get involved, contact corporate partnerships@act4addenbrookes.org.uk
hospitals, celebrates its 30th birthday. Thanks to the amazing generosity of ACT’s supporters, more than £150 million has been donated, funding cutting-edge equipment, specialist staff, comforts for patients and vital research – transforming patient care and saving lives. Some of the incredible projects that have been funded by ACT over the years include £7.5 million for a new extension to the Rosie maternity hospital, the first MRI scanner wrap in the UK (pictured below), as well as £1.5 million to buy the latest surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s, enabling the first robot- assisted double operation at the hospital. Pledging to continue the charity’s 30 years of impact to date, ACT chief executive Shelly Thake said: “We’ve achieved so much in our first three decades, and we have even bigger ambitions for the next 30 years and beyond – including our public appeals to build two new hospitals, the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital.” Local businesses are important contributors as well. In September, ACT will be hosting the ever-popular NewWave Events’ Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival, sponsored by Illumina, to raise funds for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. Corporate partnerships manager for ACT Natasha Robertson said: “This year we want to ensure we celebrate big and make this festival the best iteration yet. Boats are still available if your business wants to take part; just email us at corporatepartnerships@ act4addenbrookes.org.uk.” Several local businesses are launching special initiatives and products for ACT’s 30th anniversary. Renowned Cambridge bakery Fitzbillies has set up a special window display in its Trumpington Street store. It will donate £1 for every ACT cupcake sold during July, and
ON A HEALTH KICK ACT organises a range of fundraising events, also partnering with several top companies
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