Welcome to J-A-C-K
Joining Against Cancer in Kids
We provide advice and support for children and families wishing to undertake innovative or experimential, (clinical trials), treatments for Neuroblastoma.
We also fund research designed to discover the causes of and cure for Neuroblastoma. Such research may be conducted anywhere provided there was no automatic bar to familes with United Kingdom nationality being treated at the facility or it’s relevant medical facility.
JACKS PACK 2012
For the 6th consecutive year JACKS PACK, this year comprising of 82 officers and staff from the Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, Suffolk Police and Essex Police, will fly out to New York to fundraise for J-A-C-K.
If you would like to read more about
Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe making sure they get off OK, please click here.
By following the above link you can also watch a YouTube video from Heathrow.
The captain of the PACK, Mark ‘Taff’ Edwards is unable to travel this year - he forms part of the Olympic Torch Security Detail, however those travelling will seek to raise funds for childhood cancer.
Each officer pays their own expenses and will raise a minimum of £350 sponsorship.
As in previous years the Team will be supported by colleagues in the NYPD.
The main event on Sunday 6th May is the half marathon or 8 laps of the Southern Loop in Central Park, completed in uniform including helmet. On 7th May the team will compete against other teams pulling an Airbus A320 at JFK Airport. This is usually broadcast via the internet on the website of Jet Blue Airways on the day.
Jacks PACK would like to extend warm thanks to the following people for their continued invaluable support;
Mr. Surinder Aurora, owner of Aurora Sofitel Group of Hotels, for their kind donation of £5.000.
Mr. Keith Williams, CEO of British Airways, for the kind donation of 2 return tickets to New York.
Also a Thank You to other parts of British Airways including Miss Carol Harman at Heathrow, Dimpy Singh, Maureen Borell and Joe Presta at JFK in New York, and the staff at Groups Sales Tickets in Manchester who pull out all the stops to book such a large party.
Jet Blue Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Robin Hayes and Ariana Pernice, Head of Marketing.
Her Majesty’s British Consul General in New York Mr Danny Lopez and his staff for inviting us to a reception at the Consulate.
The Commissioner of The New York Police Department and his officers, inluding Lt Rob Corbett.
The New York City Parks Authority who allow us to complete the run in Central Park together with PO Rick Tombari.
Sean Lobosco on behalf of BMW North America for supply of a “Metropolitan Police” car.
Finally, Marcia and staff at the Kimberley Hotel, New York.
If you are in New York on 6th May, please show your support and join Jacks PACK at Columbus Circle during the morning of the run or please click here to make a donation.
Run Balmoral 2012
Over and done with!
Once again Sylvia and Nils, together with Scott Murdoch, have taken part in Run Balmoral!
Nils and Scott, with Scott being dressed as a gorilla, finished the 5K in just over 51 minutes. Due to ill health, Sylvia was unable to take part in the race herself, but before and during the races she walked round the grounds, collecting donations, being dressed as a black cat!
If you would like to sponsor their efforts, please click here to make a donation.
To see photos from the event, please go to the Gallery page.
British 10k
On the 8th July 2012 Michael Buckley will be take part in the British 10k London run.
The event is staged on a route through Central London and will see the runners passing such iconic landmarks as Big Ben, The London Eye, St Pauls Cathedral, Trafalgar Square and Westminster Abbey.
Representing J-A-C-K, Mike’s aim is to raise funds to help Robyn Higgins with her continuing medical expenses whilst receiving treatment in the US.
If you wish to sponsor Mike, please click here to make a donation.
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DCS Looby, DS Brown, Commissioner Hogan-Howe, Constable Edwards, Superintendent Buttercase
Commissioner Hogan-Howe with JACK PACK 2012
Sylvia collecting donations
Robyn Higgins
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