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News & media centre

Find out all the latest news from the charity and how it supports Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals.

Welcome to the Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust media centre. Here you’ll find our latest news and press releases.

For media enquiries, please call 01223 217757 or email communications@act4addenbrookes.org.uk.

ACT’s Amazing People Podcast

We’ve launched our first ever radio show with Cambridge Radio to share all the amazing stories behind our work, which in the last 30 years has seen more than £150 million invested in improving patient care at Addenbrooke’s.

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Episode 2

This episode focuses on ACT’s ‘Extreme Fundraisers’!

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Leading hospital charity launches first radio show to showcase its impact

11 June 2025

ACT launches its first ever radio show to share all the amazing stories behind its work - which in the last 30 years has seen more than £150 million invested in improving patient care at Addenbrooke’s

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Cambridge institution leads the launch of 30th birthday celebrations for much-loved hospital charity

16 May 2025

Fitzbillies in Cambridge hosted the celebrations at its shop and tea rooms with a special gathering of fundraisers and hospital staff

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New Treatment Approach Shows Promise for Aggressive Breast Cancers

13 May 2025

A ground-breaking trial, funded with the help of ACT supporters, has led to a significant improvement in survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited breast cancers.

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#TeamAddenbrooke’s London Marathon runners raise more than £30,000 for Addenbrooke’s!

29 April 2025

The 14 runners completed Sunday’s Marathon on behalf of ACT in what is one of the most celebrated events in the London calendar with over 50,000 runners coming together to raise money for good causes

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Fundraiser turns to music to raise awareness of rare disease

23 April 2025

Fundraiser Ben first noticed something was wrong when he started veering across pavements whilst on holiday and after an inconclusive scan halted his chemo treatment, he discovered he had a rare condition called CLIPPERS...

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Mum of three who broke her neck in freak accident runs London Marathon to thank Addenbrooke’s staff

18 March 2025

Liza Putwain, 44, was taking part in a challenge obstacle course, when she was flipped from one of the obstacles and broke her neck

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ACT celebrates 30-years of fundraising

30 June 2025

More than £150 million has been raised over the years to support life-changing care at Addenbrooke’s

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Retired Professor of Radiology and founding fundraiser says Addenbrooke’s would not be what it is today without financial support of hospital charity

30 June 2025

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Ultra runner raises over £55,000 for pioneering new Cambridge Children’s Hospital after completing the ‘toughest foot race on earth’

24 June 2025

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ACT encourages people who have lost loved ones to remember them with a special walking event in May

15 April 2025

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42 Technology and Addenbrooke’s Hospital develop AI innovation to improve newborn eye screening

14 April 2025

ACT has helped fund an advanced AI feature for a ground-breaking hand-held newborn eye screening device.

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Former cancer patient to run sixty miler from Swavesey to Spurs ground to raise funds for Addenbrooke’s cancer services

9 April 2025

Sean Papworth has spent over 20 years completing challenges after being given the all-clear following his testicular cancer diagnosis

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Brown & Co celebrates year of hugely successful fundraising for Addenbrooke’s

28 March 2025

One of the UK’s leading property and business consultancies has raised a staggering £38,664.38 for Addenbrooke's

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Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival 2025 officially launched

20 March 2025

This year’s 19th festival, which takes place on the River Cam at Fen Ditton on 13 September, falls during ACT’s 30th birthday year

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Cheffins Celebrates 200-Year Anniversary by pledging over £100,000 towards the building of the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital

19 March 2025

ACT welcomes Cheffins as it's latest corporate partner

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ACT announces biggest Cambridge Half Marathon fundraising total yet – all in aid of new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

10 March 2025

ACT praises this year's TTP Cambridge Half Marathon runners, who have raised a staggering £150,000 - the charity's biggest amount fundraised for this event yet

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Addenbrooke’s Paediatric Oncology nurse runs Cambridge Half to raise awareness of hospital that treated her as a child

5 March 2025

Molly Shelley was just three years old when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)

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Rare Disease Day 2025

28 February 2025

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UK’s first multi-centre study of its kind brings hope for children with traumatic brain injuries

10 February 2025

The study was led by an Addenbrooke’s doctor and partially funded by ACT

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ACT celebrates first corporate partner to raise over half a million in fundraising

29 January 2025

The impressive total comes after a seven-year partnership between ACT and Cambridge Commodities in Ely

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Robotic Surgeon thanks ACT supporters for helping ‘Surgery Super Sunday’ break operation record

27 January 2025

A team of robotic surgeons and clinical staff at Addenbrooke's has carried out a record number of gallbladder operations in a single day using high-tech robots that assist with keyhole surgery

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Government votes to forge ahead with plans for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

21 January 2025

Ground-breaking new cancer hospital on track to be built by 2029

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Every patient in Addenbrooke’s to receive gift on Christmas Day thanks to Cambridgeshire firm’s fundraiser

24 December 2024

‘Magical’ and ‘rewarding’ were the words used to describe a day of handing out Christmas presents and chocolates to staff and patients

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Celebrate 30 Years of Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with the Adventure of a Lifetime!

23 December 2024

We’re inviting supporters to celebrate three decades of making a difference for patients at Addenbrooke's by taking on the challenge of a lifetime!

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Bestselling author and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here finalist Rev. Richard Coles backs public appeal to see brand new children’s hospital built in Cambridge

19 December 2024

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New care packs set to alleviate stress and pressure for families

9 December 2024

Funding for new care packs means families admitted to Addenbrooke’s in an emergency with a poorly child no longer need to worry about packing the essentials.

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A Norfolk village whose residents hit the headlines with their naked calendar for charity finish their year of fundraising with a fun speed dating event

6 December 2024

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Cambridge Children’s Hospital fundraising team delighted at securing author and ‘I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ contestant Rev. Richard Coles for literary lunch

18 November 2024

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Every patient in Addenbrooke’s over Christmas to receive gift thanks to Cambridgeshire firm’s fundraiser

8 November 2024

Staff at an Ely firm who have been planning their Annual Christmas Ball for a year will donate a gift for every patient staying in Addenbrooke's over Christmas

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An entire village in Norfolk fundraising for Addenbrooke’s described as ‘one of a kind’

4 November 2024

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Former cancer patient whose pioneering immunotherapy treatment rid his body of the disease urges others to never give up hope

16 October 2024

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Use of virtual reality sees big reduction in pain and anxiety levels in palliative patients at Addenbrooke’s

10 October 2024

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New outdoor facilities for prosthetics and orthotics patients thanks to ACT supporters

30 September 2024

A brand-new centre for prosthetic and orthotic patients that combines high-tech, scientific analysis and brand-new facilities just outside of Cambridge has celebrated its official opening.

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John Addenbrooke Lecture inspires and drives meaningful changes in healthcare

25 September 2024

Hearing inspiring clinicians thanking ACT and it's supporters like you has only motivated us to do even more!

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Congratulations! Two of our fundraisers nominated for this year’s prestigious Pride of Britain Awards

23 September 2024

We are delighted to be able to share some behind the scenes filming photos of two of our fundraisers nominated for this year's Pride of Britain Awards

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This year’s 2024 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival raises a staggering £35k for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital

12 September 2024

This year’s Dragon Boat event blew fundraising expectations out of the water!

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First MRI scanner wrap in UK set to save patients’ lives and thousands of pounds in patient care

30 August 2024

The MRI scanner at Addenbrooke’s has been given a spectacular makeover, encouraging anxious patients to go ahead with their scans

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2024 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival – ‘the biggest yet!’

22 August 2024

Support our teams at this year's Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival and help boost funds for our £14 million appeal to build a new specialist cancer hospital in Cambridge, a first for the East of England

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ACT calls on runners in 2025 TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to run for new specialist cancer hospital

19 August 2024

Could YOU join #TeamAddenbrooke's for the 2025 TPP Cambridge Half and support the campaign to see a new world-class cancer hospital built in the city by 2029?

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Launch of ‘My Thank You’ campaign gives Addenbrooke’s patients chance to thank NHS staff directly

8 August 2024

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Tattoo artist takes part in Charity Flash Day to raise awareness of testicular cancer

22 July 2024

32-year-old Bobbie, who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November last year, underwent surgery at Addenbrooke’s in December

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One year on – and over 500 patients have benefitted from YOUR donations to a £1.5 million appeal to buy a new surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s

5 July 2024

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Fellowship to be set up in memory of pioneering liver transplant surgeon, Professor Sir Roy Calne

3 July 2024

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77-year-old with Parkinson’s all set to walk 120km stretch of Hadrian’s Wall to raise awareness around importance of exercise

14 June 2024

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Fundraising brings company ‘happiness in spades’

3 June 2024

As Volunteers' Week kicks in, we hear from one Cambridgeshire company that says fundraising as a team brings 'happiness in spades'

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10-strong security team from Addenbrooke’s raise nearly £6,000 in charity skydive

15 May 2024

Addenbrooke's Security Officers have completed a daring 13,000 ft tandem skydive to raise funds for the hospital.

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ACT’S 2024 London Marathon runners say ‘Go for it’ in 2025!

23 April 2024

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ACT welcomes news that plans for pioneering new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital has been given the go ahead

19 April 2024

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ACT supporters raise over £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital in just one weekend!

20 March 2024

Earlier this month, our amazing supporters pulled out all the stops with three magnificent fundraising events raising more than £100,000 for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

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Loss of 8-year-old Emily drives nature-inspired improvements for patients at Addenbrooke’s

31 January 2024

A family from St Albans have turned the love for their 8-year-old daughter, Emily, who sadly passed away, into a lasting legacy which will benefit other patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

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Transplant pioneer, Sir Roy Calne, has sadly died

8 January 2024

Sir Roy saved many lives and touched many families through his innovative transplant work

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Fundraising Campaign for Cambridge Children’s Hospital passes halfway mark

21 December 2023

ACT supporters have donated and pledged an astonishing £31.7m of the £56m raised so far - helping to take the campaign well past the halfway point of the £100m target.

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ACT fund new app to help patients prepare for surgery

19 December 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we are excited to share the funding of a new app designed to assist patients in getting ready for their upcoming surgeries.

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Addenbrooke’s Christmas Appeal

6 December 2023

Help families hit by cancer this Christmas

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Diwali celebrations at Addenbrooke’s

13 November 2023

Thanks to our supporters, we're delighted to have been able to support Addenbrooke's Diwali celebrations, also known as the 'Festival of Light'

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Addenbrooke’s arts team scoop national award for work on cancer care

6 November 2023

CUH Arts, Cambridge University Hospitals’ arts-in-health programme, has claimed a prestigious national healthcare award for its work on exploring the role of arts and culture in cancer care environments.

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Addenbrooke’s becomes first NHS hospital to use AI cancer treatment thanks to ACT supporters

2 November 2023

Addenbrooke’s has become the first NHS hospital to use thermal ablation (hot needle treatment) to destroy life-threatening tumours in one go, including hard-to-reach cancers.

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ACT supports Black History Month at Addenbrooke’s

26 October 2023

Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT) staff enjoyed engaging with hospital staff, representing over 100 countries, during recent celebrations for Black History Month at Addenbrooke's.

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Brightening up our hospitals with your support

12 September 2023

Coming into hospital can be a difficult experience, but thanks to the generosity of our amazing supporters, ACT have taken many small steps to make clinics across Addenbrooke's more appealing and comfortable for patients, with colourful art and soft lighting.

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ACT supporters help fund new bed bike to aid recovery

21 August 2023

Generous funding from ACT supporters has allowed the rehab team on ward J2 Addenbrooke's to purchase a bed bike to help patients recover.

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Exciting News New surgical robot arrives at Addenbrooke’s thanks to ACT supporters

10 August 2023

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the arrival of the new da Vinci surgical robot made possible through the fantastic efforts of our supporters who helped raise the £1.5 million to purchase it.

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David raises over £24,000 with help from ex-England Goalkeeper

10 August 2023

David Bateson was diagnosed with melanoma of the scalp in 2019, and since then, the cancer has unfortunately spread to his liver, lungs, and spine. However, he is currently on a course of immunotherapy at Addenbrooke's helping him live as normal a life as possible.

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Hospital staff vs the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

25 July 2023

A group of 8 hospital staff working with children and young people challenged themselves to walk the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge to raise funds for Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust (ACT).

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Supporter donations continue to help fight against COVID-19

20 June 2023

Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust is proud to be supporting an international study, led by Addenbrooke's Hospital with its search to find drugs that protect the most vulnerable patients from Covid.

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New artwork brightens up clinic for young patients

7 June 2023

Thanks to our supporters, young patients who attend the Allergy Clinic at Addenbrooke's now have a colourful mural to look at while they wait.

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Your support helps patients and families with a cancer diagnosis

7 June 2023

Often it's the little things in life that can make a huge difference and this can also be the case when supporting patients and their families with a cancer diagnosis.

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Looking after our VIBees!

30 May 2023

As part of Biodiversity Action Week at Addenbrooke’s, hospital staff and volunteers planted nectar-rich flowers into 10 pre-filled planters, funded by ACT supporters.

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ACT supports special awards on International Nurses’ Day 2023

18 May 2023

ACT were proud to support this year's Cambridge University Hospital (CUH) Nursing and Midwifery awards 2023.

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“We owe a lot of thanks to the midwives, doctors and neuro team” – Baby Albert’s story

18 May 2023

Kirsty and Martin Jenkins went through a roller coaster ride when their son, Albert, was born six weeks early and breech.

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#TeamAddenbrookes runners take on London Marathon 2023

2 May 2023

On Sunday 23 April 2023, 14 amazing runners took part in the iconic TCS London Marathon in support of Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals.

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New app helps patients find the way

28 April 2023

A new wayfinding app 'CUH Directions' funded by hospital supporters has been launched.

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Your support funds new wearable tech to ease Parkinson’s Disease

20 April 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Addenbrooke's has become the first hospital in the world to offer a brand new body-worn device to Parkinson's disease inpatients, significantly and quickly improving their movement.

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The Rosie take on Snowdon!

11 April 2023

Thirty amazing staff from across the Rosie Hospital have signed up to support Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust by taking on Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales.

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Daffodils gifted to Addenbrooke’s staff raise lots of smiles

30 March 2023

5,000 bunches of cheerful daffodils, kindly supported by Scotsdales Nursery & Garden Centre Ltd and ACT, were handed out to Addenbrooke's staff.

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#TeamAddenbrookes Cambridge Half Marathon runners raise £18,000 for hospital

15 March 2023

On Sunday 5 March 2023, 27 amazing runners took part in the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to support Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals. Supporters, patients, friends and family came together to form our group of dedicated #TeamAddenbrookes runners and through their fundraising efforts have so far raised over £18,000!

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Hospital charity’s surgical robot appeal reaches £1.5m target

26 October 2022

Thousands more patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will benefit from the advantages of robotic surgery thanks to the support of local people who’ve helped raised £1.5 million to buy the hospital a new robot.

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust appoints new Chair of Trustees

25 October 2022

The Board of Trustees at ACT has appointed a new Chair to lead the charity’s governance.

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10 ways you can help to Buy Addenbrooke’s a Robot

19 October 2022

We have almost reached our £1.5m target to buy a surgical robot for Addenbrooke's and are calling on our supporters to help us over the finish line. What could YOU do to support your hospital?

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Hospital’s green bus service is just the ticket for patients and planet

6 July 2022

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has launched an environmentally friendly patient courtesy bus service, thanks to a team effort by ACT and a well-known patient governor.

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Robot Appeal to buy Addenbrooke’s a new surgical robot reaches £1.25 million mark

16 March 2022

£1.25 million has been raised and pledged to buy a new surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s

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Next generation scanner could greatly improve the life chances of many patients

23 February 2022

An amazing next generation scanner – the 3D ‘Cone Beam’ CT scanner – has now been installed at Addenbrooke’s and seen its first patient.

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Did you know you can write or update a simple will for free though ACT’s Free Wills Service?

24 January 2022

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ACT gift festive hampers to thank hospital staff

10 December 2021

ACT is providing hundreds of goodie-filled hampers for all Addenbrooke’s staff again this year to thank the teams for their incredible dedication over the past 12 months

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Addenbrooke’s Robot Appeal reaches first major milestone

26 October 2021

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Byard Art host charity raffle in support of ACT’s surgical robot appeal

1 October 2021

Be in with the chance of winning one of Matt Brown's coveted robot creations while helping to buy a surgical robot, ensuring that patients get home faster after surgery.

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Biological ‘fingerprints’ of long COVID in blood could lead to diagnostic test, say Cambridge scientists

19 July 2021

Research into blood testing for long Covid builds on a pilot project supported by Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

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Addenbrooke’s charity appoints new trustees to support ambitious fundraising plans

15 July 2021

ACT is pleased to announce the appointment of two new trustees

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Addenbrooke’s charity begins partnership with Stock Shop at hospital store

25 June 2021

The Stock Shop store, based in the main concourse at Addenbrookes Hospital, has now pledged to fundraise for its local NHS charity, ACT.

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ACT scoops accolades at fundraising awards ceremony

17 June 2021

ACT is delighted to announce that The ALBORADA Trust has won Grant Giver of the Year for its partnership with the charity at the Chartered Institute of Fundraising East Anglia Region Awards.

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Take part in ACT’s ‘1,000 Challenge’ and raise £1,000 to help fund a new surgical robot

3 May 2021

What can you do a thousand times to raise money?

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‘Buy Addenbrooke’s a Robot’ appeal launched by hospital charity to change the lives of thousands of patients

7 April 2021

A £1.5 million appeal to buy a surgical robot for Addenbrooke’s Hospital has been launched by its charity, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT). A new surgical robot will mean quicker, less invasive surgery and faster healing and recovery times for patients.

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Regional ambulance service for young launched

7 April 2021

A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the region’s sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit has been launched.

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Inspiring artwork celebrating the late Sir Michael Marshall unveiled at Addenbrooke’s

9 March 2021

Artwork featuring the inspiring words of a poem read at the funeral of Sir Michael Marshall has been unveiled in the main ground floor corridor at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

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ACT helps fund clinical trial for high risk kidney patients

22 February 2021

ACT helps fund clinical trial to investigate if tapeworm drug can boost protection from Covid-19 for high risk kidney patients

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Companies gift Christmas hampers to Addenbrooke’s staff to say thank you

15 December 2020

Addenbrooke’s staff will receive Christmas hampers packed with goodies this week as a thank you for their hard work and care during the coronavirus pandemic

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Dame Mary Archer appointed as President of Addenbrooke’s charity

8 December 2020

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust is pleased to announce that Dame Mary Archer DBE has agreed to take up the role of President of the charity.

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New video link at Addenbrooke’s allows parents who are unable to visit, to see and talk to their babies in hospital

17 November 2020

A new video contact system giving parents the ability to have precious virtual contact with their babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) was launched earlier than planned due to coronavirus.

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The ALBORADA Trust’s support for ACT surpasses £800,000

12 November 2020

The ALBORADA Trust has awarded over £800,000 to ACT since 2015, and this year has supported Addenbrooke’s staff by paying for new wellbeing rooms, helping to create a hardship fund to ease financial pressures and providing staff vouchers.

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ACT has successfully raised funds for two new Emergency Children’s Ambulances for the East of England

9 November 2020

Generous donations from hospital supporters have helped ACT raise £216,000 for an emergency children’s ambulance service, which will save young lives in the East of England.

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Check out to help out – Addenbrooke’s charity launches online shop

19 October 2020

ACT has launched a new online shop full of ideal presents just in time for Christmas, with all profits making Addenbrooke’s hospital even better for patients.

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ACT campaign encourages people to support their hospital directly

29 September 2020

ACT has launched a new advertising campaign featuring local fundraising heroes, reminding the community that they can directly support Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie by donating or fundraising for the charity.

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Hospital charity funds over £1million into COVID-19 research

23 September 2020

ACT has recently been able to fund £1million of research into treatments and diagnostics for COVID-19 or services impacted by coronavirus, thanks to generous donations from the public.

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Donation funds well-being rooms for Addenbrooke’s staff to relieve stress

21 July 2020

Hospital staff can now relax and recharge in a pleasant environment during shift breaks.

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Addenbrooke’s Emergency Children’s Ambulance appeal needs just £10k to put specialist ambulances on the road and save more critically ill children

7 July 2020

ACT is asking the public to help raise the final £10,000 of its £216,000 appeal for an emergency children’s ambulance service which will save young lives in the East of England.

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ACT launches Team Addenbrooke’s and its Virtual Challenge 2020 to support the hospital 

30 June 2020

To mark the 72nd Anniversary of the founding of our NHS on Sunday 5th July, ACT is asking people to help raise money by getting physical and joining Team Addenbrooke’s.

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Jamie Oliver gives ‘big love’ to Addenbrooke’s in heartfelt video message

23 June 2020

Jamie Oliver gives ‘big love’ and appreciation to Addenbrooke’s hospital in heartfelt video message.

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Addenbrooke’s NHS Charity encourages further donations and celebrates hospital’s unsung heroes

15 June 2020

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is encouraging people to keep fundraising for Addenbrooke’s hospital, with donations continuing to help the hospital through the crisis and beyond.

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Addenbrooke’s lights up in blue to say thank you

14 May 2020

Addenbrooke's lights up in blue to say thank you to all our supporters who’ve helped us raised over £1million to support our fantastic NHS staff

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Cambridge doctor’s ground-breaking app gives ventilated COVID-19 patients a voice

13 May 2020

A ground-breaking new iPad app for ICU patients – trialled at Addenbrookes – is transforming the experiences and wellbeing of critically ill COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust highlights the tireless work of nursing staff at Addenbrooke’s hospital on International Nurses Day, 12 May

12 May 2020

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust highlights the tireless work of nursing staff at Addenbrooke’s hospital on International Nurses Day, 12 May.

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How your donations are funding vital coronavirus research at Addenbrooke’s

12 May 2020

A study by researchers at Addenbrooke’s and the University of Cambridge published today in the journal eLife, helped by £25,000 in funding from donations to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust, has shown that a small proportion of hospital staff can carry COVID-19 without realising they’re infected.

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust raises over £1 million to help our NHS Heroes

8 May 2020

Addenbrooke's charity is encouraging people to come up with their own amazing ideas to raise even more.

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust asks you to support the International Day of the Midwife 2020

5 May 2020

On Tuesday 5 May, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) would like you to join it in supporting and recognising the midwives that work at the Rosie Hospital as we celebrate the International Day of the Midwife 2020.

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Cheffins raises over £30,000 for Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

27 April 2020

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Cambridge Commodities ‘NHS Heroes’ Easter art competition to boost Addenbrooke’s staff

14 April 2020

Local business, Cambridge Commodities, is launching an art competition over the Easter holidays to raise money to support NHS staff at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

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Sir Andy Murray supports Addenbrooke’s staff heroes with video message

8 April 2020

Former world No. 1 tennis player, Sir Andy Murray has sent a thank you message to Addenbrooke’s staff as they face the toughest battle of their lives.

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Help support Addenbrooke’s and our NHS heroes by setting up a virtual tea break and donating the cost of your cuppa

24 March 2020

ACT is launching a daily virtual tea and coffee break to help bring people together and raise money for Addenbrooke’s and our brave NHS heroes at the same time.

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ACT launches ‘Help your hospital’ appeal

20 March 2020

Please help raise funds to support Addenbrooke’s hospital and its staff during the coronavirus crisis.

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Announcement regarding COVID-19

17 February 2020

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust is continuing to work with the hospital to help protect patients and staff at this time and has implemented temporary measures to help reduce the risk of infection.

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Cambridge woman leaves money for £400,000 ward refurbishment at Addenbrooke’s in her will

16 December 2019

Patients using a renal ward at Addenbrooke’s are to benefit from a more colourful and relaxed approach to hospital life thanks to a legacy from a Cambridge woman.

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Funding news

5 December 2019

Whether you have an innovative idea, thoughts around service improvement, grand designs to improve your ward or clinic environment or are seeking investment for a research project, ACT could help!

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Celebrity Hunted fugitive hides out at Addenbrooke’s

24 October 2019

Celebrity chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, who is currently appearing as a fugitive on the run on Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted for Stand Up To Cancer, stopped off at Addenbrooke’s during one of the episodes, shining a light on the hospital where his son was treated for neuroblastoma two years ago.

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First of two new emergency children’s ambulance services for the East of England funded thanks to donations

22 October 2019

First of two new emergency children’s ambulance services for the East of England funded thanks to donations.

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Chariots of Fire race achieves children’s ambulance halfway funding mark

23 September 2019

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust are over halfway to raising enough to fund an Emergency Children's Ambulance thanks to the recent Chariots of Fire event.

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Addenbrooke’s liver transplant appeal success gives precious hope to many

1 August 2019

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) has reached its £250,000 liver transplant appeal target thanks to the generous support of incredible donors.

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Newborns at Addenbrooke’s receive safer MRI scans thanks to generous donors

24 May 2019

The Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust and a generous legacy from Ann Mynott have enabled the hospital to buy a £316,000 special MRI incubator allowing premature babies and babies at high-risk of brain injury to be scanned sooner.

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Addenbrooke’s cancer appeal launches to transform treatment for patients

1 February 2019

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has launched its new cancer appeal to help provide the best patient experience and care for people with cancer at Addenbrooke’s.

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Will YOU remember Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Your will?

12 September 2018

Addenbrooke’s relies on the generosity of members of the public to help provide vital research, innovative equipment and specialist services.