It is with deep sadness that we have to inform you that Simon Wood, the creator of Requiem to Cancer, died peacefully at home at the end of July. As some of you will know, he had been fighting cancer for several years as it progressed through his body, most recently having brain surgery. He was a gentle giant of the tenor line, a quiet and shy man who just loved to sing and who really valued his membership of Wimbledon Choral Society in particular. Sadly the last year or so had robbed him of being able to participate in most events.
It was Simon’s wish for there not to be a funeral service and that his body be donated to medical scientific research. His family are honouring those wishes. There may be a memorial service or event at a later date but that is for the family to decide and we understand they would likely keep it relatively small and private. Requiem to Cancer has raised over £60,000 for cancer research as a result of the two events held so far. It is intended that there will still be an RtC event in 2020 in honour of Simon. Please keep an eye out for further details. If you would like to make a donation to Cancer Research UK in memory of Simon then please use the Donate button shown on the right. Thank you. Friday 2nd August 2019 |
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In 2018 we raised:
£28,623.27
£28,623.27
In 2016, for our first Requiem to Cancer, you helped us raise a massive
£31,456.53
£31,456.53
In September 2018 we returned to St Paul's, Covent Garden for another marathon of singing and fund raising. The first figure for the Grand Total is £19,813.17. That is confirmed and banked. It includes sums raised by three JustGiving pages created by participants, which adds £2,261 to the total. It does not include any Gift Aid amounts from the JustGiving pages.
With various pending payments now completed , we get to £28,623.27. That is just over £60,000 off two events.
With various pending payments now completed , we get to £28,623.27. That is just over £60,000 off two events.
Requiem to Cancer is grateful to these companies and individuals for their support and sponsorship:
Michael Woods
Neil Dennis
Elaine Howell
Bruno Lasnier
Ruth Yeo
Angus Bearn
Andrew Smith
Neil Dennis
Elaine Howell
Bruno Lasnier
Ruth Yeo
Angus Bearn
Andrew Smith
