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Coopers’ Coborn School Donut Benefit for JACK

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Less than 24 hours after touching down back in the UK, Taff was back at work at Upminster. Still in U.S. time and jet lagged he went to the local Krispy Kreme outlet in lakeside to collect 480 Doughnuts to sell at morning break! Year 7 helpers briefed and ready to do the hard sell, the money came rolling in. Jack Edwards, The King Twins and The Lewis Twins from year 8 also assisted in the 15-minute break time chaos closely supervised by Mrs. Outen and Mrs. Jensen. Thanks all for helping to … [Read more...]

2019 JACK Central Park Half Marathon

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  May 18, 2019 10:30am saw the start of the Team’s half marathon in Central Park. The day started with blue skies and an upbeat team escorted to the starting line, Columbus Circle by the NYPD. Again, thanks to the NYPD for their unstinting support. The Szambel family greeted the team at Central Park and as is their tradition provided support and refreshment for the entire team throughout the event. 85 runners in half uniform circumnavigated the Park’s lower loop to complete the … [Read more...]

Richard Brown Speaks at Ronald McDonald House New York Gala

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On 13th May 2019, Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY) held its 27th Annual Gala to celebrate 40 years of serving families and children fighting cancer. The event was attended by 800 guests; including families, staff, volunteers, supporters and honorees. RMH-NY’s President and CEO, Ruth Browne SD, described the critical nature of the care and support provided by the House and how it influences the outcome for families and children. The range of practical and emotional facilities offered by … [Read more...]

Solving Kids’ Cancer and Joining Against Cancer in Kids (J-A-C-K) Neuroblastoma Collaboration

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Solving Kids’ Cancer and Joining Against Cancer in Kids (J-A-C-K) are collaborating to support children affected by high-risk neuroblastoma and their families. In this initial trial project, J-A-C-K will donate £50,000 to contribute to the cost of transport, accommodation and subsistence for children and families traveling abroad to access novel and innovative neuroblastoma treatments at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (New York) and Hospital Sant Joan de Déu (Barcelona). Often, … [Read more...]

After four years our son couldn’t fight cancer any more

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from Evening Standard, Wednesday 29 July 2009 08:54 Several weeks before seven-year-old Jack Brown died, he told his mother he wanted "to spend some time in someone else's body". It was a profound insight from a little boy who had spent the previous three years fighting a rare but often fatal form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. While thousands of people followed Jack's story on the blog posted by his parents, and hundreds more fundraised to send him from London to New York … [Read more...]

2019 Jack’s PACK events in New York

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The countdown is on for the 2019 Jack’s PACK events in New York!!! 18 May: NYC Half Marathon in Uniform through Central Park21 May: jetBlue Plane Pull The annual Pilgrimage Across the Pond of UK Police Officers and our wonderful supporters at British Airways is nearly here with 80 + officers from London’s Metropolitan Police , Essex Police, Surrey Police, Sussex Police, Merseyside Police, British Transport Police, and Ministry of Defence Police. 2018 JetBlue JACK Plane Pull for … [Read more...]

Surrey Police JACK Fundraiser

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15th Feb 2019 - Surrey Police JACK Fundraiser ! Huge thanks to The Surrey Police PACK members for their wonderful fundraiser night held at Guildford Rugby Club. This event raised well over £1500 thanks to Detective Constable Jo and Police Sgt. Del SMITH who organised the event. Both are on this years Pack.  A brilliant night that was attended by Assistant Chief Constable John Saville, Surrey Police, Superintendent Joanna Edwards and Special Constable Mark Edwards from the Met along with … [Read more...]

Metropolitan Police Swimming and Water Polo Club Raising Money for JACK’s Pack.

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Metropolitan Police Swimming and Water Polo Club will be hosting the Police Sports UK National Swimming and Water Polo Championships on April 28, 2019 The Metropolitan Police Swimming and Water Polo Club is one of the largest competitive sports club within the Metropolitan Police Athletics Association. Counting around 50 swimmers and water polo players, our members compete regularly under the banner of the MPS at sporting events across the country. In April 2019, the club will be hosting … [Read more...]

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