Welcome to the small brain cancer charity with a big heart
A Small Brain Cancer Charity with a Big Heart
In Sue’s Name was established as a fundraising charity in memory of Sue Blasotta, who passed away in 2011 from brain tumours at the age of 42, leaving behind two young children. Her devastated father, David Taylor, was determined to honour her memory by raising funds for brain cancer research.
David was shocked to learn that despite brain cancer killing more children and under-40s than any other cancer, only 1% of the government’s cancer research funding goes to brain cancers. Our charity launched in 2014 to raise awareness, funds, and provide support for those affected by brain tumours.
Our Mission
Our goal is to raise £1 million by 2027 to support critical research at the Blizard Institute in Whitechapel, the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London. Alongside raising research funds, we aim to unite families who have lost loved ones to brain cancer.
In Sue’s Name was set up as a fundraising charity in memory of Sue Blasotta, who died in 2011 from brain tumours aged just 42, leaving two very young children.
Sue’s devastated father David resolved to cherish her memory by raising funds for research into brain cancer treatments and cures.
David was shocked to discover that despite this disease killing more children and under-40s than any other cancer, only 1% of the total government cancer research spend goes to brain cancers. Our charity launched in 2014 to raise awareness, funds and support for anyone suffering from the effects of brain tumours.
Our target is to raise £1 million by 2027 in order to provide crucial research funds to support the Blizard Institute in Whitechapel – the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London.
But as well as raising funds for research into brain tumours, we are bringing together families who have lost loved ones from this cruel disease.
Ultimately, we want to create a legacy that will see a cure developed for brain cancers, enabling other families to avoid the heartbreak suffered by so many through this illness.
There are so many ways you can help, including:
- making one-off or monthly subscription donations
- attending or participating in our events
- running your own events
- sponsoring someone who is taking part in one of our events
- corporate partnerships or sponsorship of events
- leaving a legacy to In Sue’s Name
- putting us in touch with people who run grant or trust funds
- volunteering to help us with events, admin or marketing
Whatever you can do will be hugely appreciated, not only by us, but especially by those who will benefit from the work we’re doing to eradicate brain tumours and brain cancer.
For an initial chat, call me, David Taylor, on 0800 380 0593 or email info@insuesname.org.uk
In Sue’s Name was established as a fundraising charity in memory of Sue Blasotta, who passed away in 2011 from brain tumours at the age of 42, leaving behind two young children. Her devastated father, David Taylor, was determined to honour her memory by raising funds for brain cancer research.
David was shocked to learn that despite brain cancer killing more children and under-40s than any other cancer, only 1% of the government’s cancer research funding goes to brain cancers. Our charity launched in 2014 to raise awareness, funds, and provide support for those affected by brain tumours.
Our Mission
Our goal is to raise £1 million by 2027 to support critical research at the Blizard Institute in Whitechapel, the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary University of London. Alongside raising research funds, we aim to unite families who have lost loved ones to brain cancer.
Why brain cancer research needs more funding
Brain cancers kill more people under the age of 40 than any other cancer, and yet the research into its cure receives just a tiny fraction (less than 1%) of the government funding that goes to other cancer research.
So, whilst we constantly lobby the government to address this, In Sue’s Name exists to bridge the gap in funding.
Brain cancers devastate young families, leaving parents without children and children without parents.
In Sue’s Name was set up as a fundraising charity in memory of Sue Blasotta, who died in 2011 from brain tumours, aged just 42, leaving two young children.
Our target is to raise £1m by 2027. That will enable us to fund research into treatments and cures for brain cancers which, in turn, will ensure that other families don’t have to endure the tragedy and heartache that has affected so many families to date.
How you can help
We need your help to reach our goals. Here’s how you can make a difference:
SUPPORT OUR EVENTS
Support Our Brain Cancer Charity Events
Join us at one of our many exciting events to support brain cancer research and patient care. We host a variety of events, including themed dinners, golf days, skydives, and our annual Walk of Hope. All proceeds benefit those affected by brain tumours.
How you can help:
- Buy Tickets: Attend our engaging events.
- Participate: Join in and take part in the fun.
- Rise to the Challenge: Take on an adrenaline-filled activity and get sponsored.
- Your participation can make a significant impact, potentially funding a scientific breakthrough that could save countless lives.
- Stay Updated: For the latest news on our past and upcoming events, click here
Whatever you can do will be hugely appreciated, not only by us but by those who will benefit from our efforts to eradicate brain tumours and brain cancer.
For an initial chat, call David Taylor at 0800 380 0593 or email info@insuesname.org.uk.
We organise lots of events, so come along and have fun! From themed dinners to golf days, from skydives to our annual Walk of Hope, all proceeds go to the charity’s beneficiaries.
So, buy tickets, take part in an event or rise to an adrenaline-filled challenge and get sponsored!
Whatever you can do will be greatly appreciated, and could just make the difference by funding a scientific breakthrough that could save countless lives.
For news of our past and forthcoming events, click here
LEGACIES, GRANTS AND TRUSTS
Legacies, Grants, and Trusts for Brain Cancer Research
In Sue’s Name relies entirely on private funding, as we do not receive government support. We are eager to connect with individuals who can influence or manage the allocation of trusts and grants.
Ways to Support:
- Legacies and Bequests: A gift in your will can significantly accelerate our mission to find treatments and a cure for brain cancer.
- Trusts and Grants: Help us secure essential funds to continue our vital work.
While we all have priorities such as family and living life to the fullest, leaving a legacy ensures you can make a lasting impact on an important cause. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our benefactors.
Benefits of Leaving a Legacy:
- Support Critical Research: Ensure our work to find brain cancer treatments and cures continues.
- Inheritance Tax Advantages: Your family may benefit from tax relief when you leave a legacy to charity.
For advice on trusts, grants, and leaving a bequest to In Sue’s Name, contact David Taylor at 0800 380 0593 or click here
In Sue’s Name does not receive government funding, so we are keen to connect with anyone who can influence or control the allocation of trusts and grants.
We also believe that a bequest from private wills could significantly accelerate the speed at which we can reach our goals.
We all want to help good causes, but understandably, we have other priorities such as looking after our own family and living life to the full.
But once our time is done, it’s good to know that we can also make a real difference to an important cause, and we’re very happy to create a lasting acknowledgement of your generosity.
Leaving a legacy to In Sue’s Name will ensure that our vital work can continue, and that we can accelerate our efforts to find treatments and a cure for brain cancers.
And by leaving a legacy to any charity, your family may well benefit further from inheritance tax advantages.
For advice on trusts, grants and how to leave a bequest to In Sue’s Name by creating or updating your Will, call David Taylor on 0800 380 0593 or click here
Make a Donation
Make a Donation to Support Brain Cancer Research
Every penny counts in the fight to find treatments and a cure for brain tumours. Your contributions make a significant impact on saving lives.
Why Donate:
- Support Research: Your donation funds critical research for brain cancer treatments and cures.
- Save Lives: Help us provide better outcomes for those affected by brain tumours.
How to Donate:
- Monthly Donations: A small monthly donation can make a big difference.
- Easy Setup: Setting up a subscription is quick and simple. Click here to get started.
Your generosity can drive the breakthroughs needed to combat brain cancer.
In the fight to identify treatments and a cure for brain tumours, every single penny matters, and it’s an ongoing challenge.
By making a small monthly donation, you’d really be helping us to save lives.
Setting up a subscription is quick and easy; all you need to do to make it happen is click here
SPREAD THE WORD
We rely on people spreading the word about the importance of our work, so please ‘like’, comment on and share our Facebook page, and tell people about the amazing work our team does to accelerate the search for a vital cure for brain tumours.
For an initial chat, call David Taylor on 0800 380 0593 or click here
BECOME A CORPORATE PARTNER
Become a Corporate Partner and Support Brain Cancer Research
Partnering with In Sue’s Name offers mutual benefits for your organization and our mission to combat brain cancer. Your corporate sponsorship, donations, and team involvement can make a significant impact.
Benefits for Your Organisation:
- Visibility: Gain recognition on our website, social media channels, and at our events.
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Enhance your company’s reputation by supporting a life-changing cause.
- Employee Engagement: Involve your team in meaningful activities that support brain cancer research.
How to Get Involved: To explore corporate sponsorship opportunities and discover how we can work together, contact David Taylor at 0800 380 0593 or click here
Getting your organisation involved with In Sue’s Name is a real partnership, with genuine benefits on both sides (as it should be).
So, whilst our aims can be furthered by the donations, sponsorship and involvement from your team, your organisation gets recognition on our website, through our social media channels and at our events. And you get a warm feeling from making such an important contribution to such an important, life-changing project.
To find out about how corporate sponsorship opportunities can help all of us, call David Taylor on 0800 380 0593 or click here
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer and Support Brain Cancer Research
- Event Support: Help run, attend, or support our events, even if it’s just for a few hours.
- Organise Your Own Event: Take the initiative and organize a fundraising event to support brain cancer research.
Getting involved in one of our events as a volunteer is a great way to help the cause and find out about the great work we do.
Even if you can just give up a couple of hours to run, attend or support an event, it’s a huge help.
Or, why not organise an event of your own?!
For an initial chat, call David Taylor on 0800 380 0593 or click here
Money Raised so Far
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated, attended events and volunteered to help us raise funds so far.
At the latest count, our collective efforts have yielded the following amount, getting us ever closer to our target to raise £1,000,000 by the end of 2027:
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated, attended events and volunteered to help us raise funds for Brain Cancer Research.
At the latest count, our collective efforts have yielded the following amount, getting us ever closer to our target to raise £1,000,000 by the end of 2027:
£503,000
Our £1m brain cancer research target
With your help, we know we can reach – and hopefully exceed – our aim to raise £1m to save lives and avoid families suffering in the way that so many already have. But time is precious, so please do whatever you can, as soon as possible.
Time left to reach our target
In Sue’s Name Statistics
With your help we can push on to reach our target so we are able to save many more lives.
Latest News
Here are some of the latest stories relating to the research work being carried out at The Blizard Institute at Queen Mary Hospital, and by In Sue’s Name….
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The Wall of Hope and ISN’s Memory Book
This section is dedicated to those who have died from brain tumours and have been remembered at the Blizard Institute, the Research Institute which we support with our funds raised.
The Institute’s Wall of Hope (see picture) is a magnetic board onto which are placed tiles with the names of loved ones who have died. Each tile also represents £2,740 donated to support The Institute’s vital work.
Our ambition is to raise £1 million by 2027 to place 365 tiles to fund research at the Institute.
The tiles placed so far, and those that will be added to the board in the future, stay on the Wall of Hope for 3 years.
However, their stories are preserved in perpetuity here in the ISN’s Memory Book.
All the stories posted here appear with the permission of their families, and are a permanent testament to their lives and the impact they had.
Please read their stories and help to keep their memories alive.
The impact of In Sue’s Name
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