June Update

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We hope you're well and enjoying the warmer weather.

Volunteers' Week is here, and this edition is all about you, our incredible volunteers, and the difference you're making by giving your time.

To celebrate you, we've got some exciting activity lined up: a special video message, some inspirational stories from members of our volunteer community, and open days happening in all our stores across the UK!

We're also sharing everything you need to know about the return of the Bowelbabe Fund cash campaign.

Keep reading for all the lovely details and from all of us, a huge thank you for your support!
 

Julie Byard, Director of Trading
Cancer Research UK

Celebrating Volunteers' Week!

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2 – 8 June is Volunteers’ Week, an annual UK-wide campaign that shines a spotlight on the power and impact of volunteering. This Volunteers’ Week, we want to say a huge thank you for everything you do to support Cancer Research UK.

Our volunteer community is made up of more than 25,000 people, who collectively donate millions of hours each year to help us beat cancer.

As shop volunteers, you’re at the heart of our shop teams and we’re hugely grateful for your support. Whether you’re styling windows with pre-loved fashion, sorting donations with an eagle eye for hidden treasures or greeting customers with a smile, you keep our shops running smoothly.

Simply put, we couldn’t make the progress we do without you.

Happy Volunteers’ Week, from all of us at Cancer Research UK

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“Every hour you give makes a difference for people affected by cancer.''

To mark the week, Michelle Mitchell, our Chief Executive, was joined by team members from Cancer Research UK to record a special video message, celebrating the impact that volunteers have right across the charity – including a message from Jo Mewett, Head of Retail Operations.

Steph's story

Shop volunteer Steph

“I'm helping, but volunteering is also helping me.”

To celebrate Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a spotlight on Steph (pictured on the left), a volunteer at our Catterick Garrison superstore. Steph was inspired to start volunteering after she retired three years ago, and now relishes the sense of community she’s found in the shop team and the structure that volunteering gives her during retirement.

''It's all about the company, mixing with people, and having that focus.''

Explore more volunteer stories and find out how else we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week here.

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If you received a link to this information by text message it is because you volunteer in one of our shops. If you’re no longer volunteering with us, please email us at volunteering@cancer.org.uk.