Chairman Mark Thompson first became close to Bright Red many years ago when his wife suffered from Hodgkin's lymphoma. Since his initial involvement, he has shaped Bright Red - from its infancy as a small regional charity, to what it is today. Mark Thompson says: “I...
“People would always ask: ‘what is it like to have a stem cell transplant?’ I would say the first one is like climbing Roseberry Topping in Middlesbrough - a hill that's challenging if you go up the hard route. The second transplant would be like climbing...
PART TWO: You may remember last week’s spotlight about Dave Whittaker and his cancer journey. We wanted to celebrate his amazing support for Bright Red and thank him for his charitable achievements. In 2013, Dave was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia and went into remission later that...
PART ONE: I had no health concerns at all. I would cycle about 10 miles a day to work. I had no inkling whatsoever that there would be anything wrong. Then, I was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia. It came as a shock to me; I only...
It was 14th December 2018, the day that life as I knew it would change forever. The words I never thought I would ever hear “You have cancer...
If you’re looking for a lasting memorial to your loved one, you may be interested in planting a Memory Tree. Each plant is dedicated to the memory of a loved one, while each one helps us to continue our vital work. Bright Red have secured a...
Volunteering with Bright Red was something I wanted to do because of my Dad. My Dad has got a severe form of blood cancer that is incurable. He was diagnosed before I was born, and I was 8 when it came back. His cancer is...
Am I going to die? “It is not curable, but is very much treatable. We often find that with some treatments, you can live a further 10 years.” I’m now half way. For most people September 11th will rightly be the day people remember the attacks...
Whether you tour a city or follow a nature trail, you'll discover things you've never seen before by walking - and why not do it all for a good cause too. The Lowland Leader Scheme is designed for people who wish to lead groups on day...
Although volunteering is unpaid; the help that is received is priceless. While it can also help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even make you feel happier and healthier. Why volunteer for us? With busy lives, it can be hard to find time...