Office Team

Rachel Thorpe - Charity Director

I have been a charity fundraiser for 20 years and joined Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity in August 2004. I became Charity Director in July 2008.

This is a dynamic and exciting charity working for a hospital which is recognised nationally and internationally in the fight against cancer, I am proud to work for such a fantastic cause.

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Catherine Newman - Senior Fundraiser

I joined the team in 2005 and never looked back! I feel very privileged to work here at the Cancer Charity.

2009 is a very exciting year for us with various new events that everyone can get involved with and show their support. We are proud to introduce our ‘Walk as One’ sponsored walk in October.

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Lyndsey Raynor - Fundraiser

I never thought when I became a volunteer for the Cancer Charity that I would find my perfect job. I am now a member of the fundraising team and love every minute.

My work covers a very broad spectrum - I am really excited to be introducing the Cancer Charity’s first ever 10k ‘Run in the Park’

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Jane Lawcock - Assistant Administrator

I joined the charity as a volunteer in November 2007 and became a permanent member of staff in the admin team in February 2008, I too was not allowed to escape!

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Anne Price

Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity is close to my heart. I started work in the office as Administrator in November 2009 and look forward to using my many years of experience in office management to help the Cancer Charity.





Andrew Russell – Legacy and Trust Officer

I have always been a supporter of Weston Park. We are so fortunate to have this wonderful facility in Sheffield.

I am now delighted to be able to use my many years of legal experience to assist the Cancer Charity in developing a Legacy and Trust programme.



Peter

I have long been aware of the fantastic work carried out here at Weston Park Hospital and the need for funds raised by all the supporters of the Cancer Charity. I am enjoying working two days a week and applying my project management skills to help the Charity.

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Trustees

John Tissiman (Chairman) MBE, CEng.

John Tissiman became Chairman of Trustees in Spring 2007.  He is Chairman of Sheffield firm Edward Pryor and Son Ltd which produces marking equipment for the engineering business.  Mr Tissiman is also a member of the Charity's management committee and a former Master Cutler in Sheffield.

 

John Swynnerton (Treasurer) FCA

John Swynnerton joined the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity as trustee treasurer in January 2008.  He is a chartered accountant and before retiring was group company secretary and treasurer of Sheffield Insulations (SIG plc).  He is also a member of the Charity's management committee.


 

Prof Barry Hancock OBE, MB ChB (Hons), MD, FRCP (London & Edinburgh), FRCR, DCH

Prof Barry Hancock has been a Foundation Trustee of the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity since it began in 1994.  He is Professor of Clinical Oncology, Consultant in Medical Oncology, Director of the Supraregional Gestational Trophoblastic Tumour Service, and President of the International Society for the Study of Trophoblastic Disease.
 

Prof Rob Coleman MBBS, MD, FRCP (London & Edinburgh)

Prof Robert Coleman became a trustee of the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity in October 2008.  He is head of the Cancer Research Centre at Weston Park Hospital with research interests including cancer-induced bone disease and developments in the management of breast cancer.  He is Consultant Medical Oncologist at Weston Park Hospital and the lead for the Teenage Cancer Unit.

Mrs E. Anne Hutton BA, JP

Mrs Anne Hutton has been a Trustee of the Weston Park Hospital since October 2000.  She chairs the Charity's Advisory Committee which makes recommendations to which projects the Charity supports in the Hospital.
 

Sue Thorpe (Secretary to the Trustees)

Sue Thorpe was appointed Secretary to the Trustees in July 2008.

 

Patrons

Jessica Ennis

At only 23, Sheffield-born and bred International athlete Jessica Ennis is rated as one of the top heptathletes in the World.  She sadly missed her Olympic debut in Beijing (where she was tipped to be a medal contender) due to injury.  During her recovery, Jess kindly stepped forward to support our annual sponsored walk and has now become a patron of the charity.  It's a great match; one of the UK's leading international athletes supporting one of the UK's leading and internationally acclaimed specialist cancer centres.  Jessica said "It's an absolute honour to be a patron.  I really enjoyed helping out last year and I'm looking forward to getting even more involved." 
  

Darren Gough

We are proud that Barnsley-born former England, Yorkshire and Essex cricketer Darren Gough has honoured us by becoming a patron of the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity.  A renowned fast bowler, Darren also came to the attention of a wider audience when he won the third series of Strictly Come Dancing with his professional dancing partner Lilia Kopylova.  Darren has made a number of public appearances for the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity.  He helped us launch our 'new look' and became involved after a childhood friend was treated at Weston Park Hospital.  "Sadly most of us will be affected by cancer at some point in our lives," says Darren.  "This is an important charity and I want to help out as much as I can and hopefully make a difference."
 

Darren Hayes

Patient Darren Hayes has put his heart, soul and amazing energy into raising funds and awareness of the Cancer Charity since completing his treatment at Weston Park Hospital.  An enthusiastic cricketer and former commercial manager at Barnsley FC, Darren's love of sport shines through in his role as patron.  "The support and treatment I received from Weston Park at my time of need will always live with me, " says Darren.  "Thanks to this I have now decided to put my efforts into raising awareness of male cancers and also raising much needed funds for the charity.  I am more than happy to use my contacts to achieve this and I'm sure together we can achieve everyone's goals."
 

Joslyn Hoyte-Smith

Former Olympic athlete Joslyn Hoyte-Smith has had a long association with the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity dating back to 2003.  Now in 2009 she has become an official patron and will be working with us closely to help build our new 10k Run into a powerful fundraiser to support the research, treatment and care for men's cancers. 
"This is my charity and I will do all I can to help," says Joslyn.  "I am doing this for my Dad who sadly lost his life to cancer but who is still my guiding light." 
Joslyn is currently working for the English Institute of Sport which supports athletes who are working towards the Olympic Games.  She will be sharing her wealth of athletic knowledge and experience with us.

Jonathan Hudson

"Nothing can prepare you for the shock of a diagnosis of cancer" says local businessman Jonathan Hudson.  "I have first hand experience of the World-class treatment and care given at Weston Park Hospital.  It is very reassuring to know you are being treated by clinicians who are recognised as not only amongst the best in the UK but in many cases the World.  The Cancer Charity has been instrumental in helping Weston Park Hospital become this centre of excellence and I hope to do all I can to support it."
Jonathan is the driving force behind Ask4, the UK's leading independent supplier of broadband Internet services to multi-tenanted residential developments.
 

Dennis Priestley

Twice World Champion darts player Dennis 'The Menace' Priestley has personal reasons for supporting the Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity.  Dennis, who lives in Mexborough, was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and has recently been having radiotherapy treatment at Weston Park Hospital.  "We are very lucky to have Weston Park here in our region.  It is one of the leading centres for cancer treatment in the UK, and we all need to do what we can to raise funds to help keep it there and make things better for everyone with cancer in our region.  This is obviously very close to my heart and I am honoured to have the opportunity to be able to support the Cancer Charity and help make a difference."

Dave Allen

We employ approx 400+ people in Sheffield about whom I care. Unfortunately there will be a small percentage who, at some time during their life, will require the care and expertise of Weston Park Hospital. I firmly believe that the hospital and its staff are fully deserving of support and donations and to that end, we as a company have always tried on an annual basis to fund one or another project. I have a saying ‘if you take out of the community you should put something back into it’.

Darren and Gail Baker

I am honoured to be invited as a Patron of Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity

Myself and Gail became involved in the appeal in 2006 after the death of my father John Baker.  He was treated at Weston Park, and the care and attention he received was absolutely marvellous.

 The fundraising was started as a Charity Ball for 270 people, but has since developed over the years into something that has become a major part of our lives.  However we couldn’t achieve this without the generosity of all the people who kindly support us at our events.




We look forward to telling you about our other patrons very soon:

Christine Crapper
Sir Hugh Neil
Brendan Ingle
Chris Lawrence
David Whiteway
Di Hoyes