£30,000 Raised and counting!

Five years of supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action

Better Placed has proudly supported Pancreatic Cancer Action for the past five years.

Kate Siegel, our Business Manager in London, sadly lost her mum to pancreatic cancer and has since become an active ambassador for the cause.

Kate has raised more than £30,000 for the charity, which works to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and improve early diagnosis and outcomes for those affected.

Following Kate’s recent video, which you can find on our company social media pages, we are looking back at some of our fundraising activities and sharing our plans for 2020.

Race to Rome: 24-hour cycle challenge

The Better Placed team took on the challenge of cycling the equivalent distance from England to Rome within 24 hours.

With 38 cyclists taking part across three offices, the team worked together to cover the required distance and reach the target within the 24-hour window.

It was a major team effort and helped raise valuable funds for Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Turning the office purple

Pancreatic Cancer Action runs an annual Turn It Purple campaign to raise money and awareness.

The Better Placed team supported the campaign by wearing purple, decorating the offices and displaying information about the risks and symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

Funding is vital to support awareness campaigns, medical professionals and work to improve earlier diagnosis. It is also important that individuals understand the potential symptoms and risk factors so they can seek medical advice as early as possible.

The London Santa Run

Kate also took part in the London Santa Run with a friend, joining hundreds of other Santas for the December event.

Together, their fundraising efforts raised close to £14,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Walking to Vegas

Our fifth year of supporting Pancreatic Cancer Action has taken place under very different circumstances, with many members of the team working away from the office.

As a result, we have found a new way to come together remotely through our Walk to Vegas challenge.

Throughout November, the team will aim to collectively walk the distance from the UK to Las Vegas. That means completing 10 million steps, covering more than 5,000 miles.

Supporters can contribute through our text donation service and JustGiving page.

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day

On Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day, 19 November 2020, we will dedicate our company social media pages to raising awareness of the disease.

Team members across our London, Manchester and Leeds offices will display posters in their workplaces and homes, helping to share important information with family, neighbours and other businesses.

We will also support the Turn It Purple and Purple Heart campaigns throughout the week.

Comment with a 💜 and use #PurpleHeart to show your support during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

You can also order a free Turn It Purple kit directly from Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Follow our company social media pages to learn more about the symptoms and risk factors everyone should be aware of.