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News archive 2003

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  • Overseas challengers return The latest overseas challengers recently arrived back in the UK after spending 11 days in Vietnam (28th November - 8th December 2003). Wednesday December 10, 2003
  • Marie Curie Cancer Care backs choice agenda Marie Curie Cancer Care welcomed the Department of Health's command paper "Building on the Best" which outlines the Government's commitment to greater patient choice and in particular choice over where patients die. Wednesday December 10, 2003
  • Awards for our volunteers of the year Volunteers from all areas of the Marie Curie Cancer Care's work attended the ceremony at the London Stock Exchange. Monday December 8, 2003
  • Beneficiary at British Comedy Awards 2003 Marie Curie Cancer Care has been chosen as a beneficiary at the 14th annual British Comedy Awards 2003 which will be broadcast live on ITV1 on Wednesday December 10. Thursday November 13, 2003
  • Team Leader ordained as deacon A Marie Curie Nurse Team Leader has been ordained as a Church of England deacon by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. Monday November 10, 2003
  • Top scientist gives memorial lecture Marie Curie Cancer Care celebrated the 100th anniversary of scientist Marie Curie being presented with a Davy Medal with a public lecture at the Royal Society in London. Sunday November 9, 2003
  • Daredevils in zipwire challenge More than 750 brave supporters hurtled over Manchester United's Theatre of Dreams at Marie Curie Cancer Care's biggest-ever zipwire event. Sunday November 9, 2003
  • Latest Palliative care research annual report Palliative care researchers at Marie Curie Cancer Care have published their latest annual report. Friday November 7, 2003
  • Scooby Doo - where are you? Marie Curie Cancer Care fundraisers who took part in the charity's eighth Dublin Dash dressed as Scooby Doo and the gang brought some extra authenticity to their roles when they mysteriously disappeared on the way to Dublin. Tuesday October 21, 2003
  • Charity launches new-look report Marie Curie Cancer Care has launched a new-look Impact Report which details how the charity has made progress against its specific aims and targets in the financial year 2002-2003. Tuesday September 9, 2003
  • Charity starts a feeding friends-y TV star Lorraine Kelly is heading the annual Make a Meal for Marie Curie campaign this autumn. Wednesday July 30, 2003
  • MCCC and Childline are a charity of the Year Marie Curie Cancer Care and Childline were today announced as the new Deloitte and Touche charities of the year. Wednesday July 30, 2003
  • Walkers in mountain rescue drama A Marie Curie Cancer Care supporter taking part in the charity's Three Peaks Walk in Yorkshire helped rescue a fellow walker suffering from cramp on the county's highest mountain - and went on to complete the walk. Tuesday July 29, 2003
  • New brochure for Research Institute The Marie Curie Research Institute has published a new brochure for prospective students and research fellows, outlining the charity's scientific work. Friday July 18, 2003
  • Experts launch new care book Two Marie Curie Cancer Care palliative care experts have launched a book on managing the last days of patients' lives. Thursday July 17, 2003
  • Michael Parkinson to present BBC appeal You can make a donation by calling 0800 044 044. Or you can send a donation to Marie Curie Cancer Care, 89 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TP. Thursday May 15, 2003
  • Curie book to benefit charity Marie Curie Cancer Care is set to benefit from a new biography of the double Nobel Prize winning scientist from whom the charity takes its name. Thursday March 20, 2003
  • Jodie Kidd launches Marie Curie Daffodil Campaign Top model Jodie Kidd appeared in a bath full of daffodils at the launch of the Marie Curie Daffodil Campaign, which is supported by Yellow Pages. Friday February 28, 2003
  • Prince Charles is new Patron His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has taken on the role of Patron of Marie Curie Cancer Care, in succession to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who died last year. Monday February 10, 2003
  • Half of British workforce worried by workplace smoking More than 12 million British workers are concerned about the risks of developing lung cancer due to passive smoking at work, a MORI survey estimates. Tuesday February 4, 2003
  • Marie Curie launches palliative care research report Marie Curie's Palliative Care Research and Development Unit launched its annual report for 2001-2002 at the annual Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Day. Monday February 3, 2003
  • Marie Curie Cancer Care set to benefit from Daffodil Breaks Marie Curie Cancer Care vis set to benefit from every Daffodil Break holiday booked at Linthwaite House Hotel, overlooking Lake Windermere. Monday February 3, 2003
  • Howzat! NatWest goes back for a second innings with cancer charity Marie Curie Cancer Care has announced that it will be teaming up with NatWest for a second year running to help raise awareness of skin cancer in the UK. Thursday January 30, 2003
 
 
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