Patient groups

The Venus Appeal

The Venus Appeal was founded by gynaecology cancer nurse specialists, medical consultants, research consultants and women affected by gynaecological cancer and their representatives. Their aim is to work together and raise awareness of gynaecological cancer by breaking the taboo and embarrassment that often surrounds these types of cancer, helping women to talk openly about the signs and symptoms and to understand the benefits of early treatment.

We have supported this group since 2006.

During 2007:

We gave an unrestricted Medical Fellowship grant of £10,000 for educational and awareness-raising materials as part of the Venus Appeal 2007

Our funding represents 20 per cent of their income overall.

Find out more about our support in 2006
In 2006:
We gave a medical fellowship award of £23,000 to the Venus Appeal to support its Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Campaign 2006. This award was given to support the development of the campaign's patient-focused leaflet and to support the campaign's awareness-raising activity during Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Week 2006.
Our funding represents 57 per cent of their income overall.