Get A-Head Skydive 2019
Posted by Anne-Marie on February 15, 2019
Are you interested in doing something different for charity this year, then why not sign up to join our tandem skydive 2019 and raise funds for Get A-Head? Date: Saturday 8th June 2019 Location: Hinton Airfield, Brackley, Nr Banbury Oxfordshire Registration fee: £50 Minimum sponsorship pledge: £300 Places available: 10 “Get A -Head skydiving is …Read more
Tackling Tough Mudder for Charity
Posted by Anne-Marie on December 13, 2018
Ben and his friends recently completed a Tough Mudder event to raise funds to support their favourite charities. Ben said:” After watching my step dad, Carl, complete Tough Mudder for Get A-Head, I have been itching to do it myself. I waited patiently until I was 18 so that I could enter with some friends. …Read more
Get A-Head 25th Anniversary Ball
Posted by Anne-Marie on December 4, 2018
Saturday 24th November was a very special evening in the Get A-Head calendar; it was the evening of our 25th Anniversary Ball and we raised a fantastic £65,000 on the night. Over 400 guests arrived looking glamorous and handsome in their evening dress and were welcomed to the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, with a drinks reception supplied …Read more
25th Anniversary Ball – Volunteer Opportunity
Posted by Anne-Marie on October 31, 2018
Are you looking for the chance to experience a Black Tie event and help us raise funds to support patients suffering with Head & Neck disease, then this volunteer opportunity may be for you. Where: Birmingham Hilton Metropole, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1PP When: Saturday 25th November 2018 Commitment: One evening …Read more
Get A-Head Funds Clinical Doctorate for Speech & Language Therapist
Posted by Anne-Marie on October 15, 2018
In 2012 Get A-Head provided a grant to Camilla Dawson to fund her tuition fees for a Clinical Doctorate at the University of Southampton, which Camilla completed whilst working as Clinical Lead for Speech and Language Therapy at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, entitled “Intensive versus non-intensive speech and language therapy for dysphagia rehabilitation post surgical reconstruction …Read more
Reiss Sample Sale – Volunteer Opportunity
Posted by Anne-Marie on August 31, 2018
What: Reiss Clothing Sample Sale Where: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Birmingham, B9 4AA When: Thursday 8th – Sunday 11th November 2018 Commitment: Thursday 8th & Friday 9th November Morning (9.00am – 12.30pm) Early Afternoon (12.30pm – 4.00pm) Late Afternoon (4.00pm – 7.15pm) Saturday 10th November Morning (9.00am – 1.00pm) Afternoon (1.00pm – 5.00pm) Sunday …Read more
Fashion & Fizz – Friday 28th September 2018
Posted by Anne-Marie on August 28, 2018
We would like to invite you to join us for our Fashion & Fizz Show on Friday 28th September from 12 noon until 4pm at The St John’s Hotel, Solihull. Tickets are £25 each and as well as the Fashion Show, include a two course lunch and a glass of Fizz. There will also be …Read more
#CAN Fundraising for Get A-Head
Posted by Anne-Marie on August 17, 2018
Last year Jenny Armstead and friends launched a fundraising campaign in memory of their beautiful friend Carol Ann (#CAN). The aim was to have plenty of fun whilst raising funds for Get A-Head and to date they have raised a fantastic £21,000 to support our research. Joanie hosted a #CAN DO AfternoonTea. She gathered …Read more
Get A-Head Supports New Cancer Unit at Solihull Hospital
Posted by Anne-Marie on July 27, 2018
At a recent Trustees meeting the team were pleased to approve a grant of £20,000 to fund 4 chemotherapy chair spaces at the new Haematology and Oncology Day Unit at Solihull Hospital. Solihull Hospital Charity raised £150,000 towards the unit, helping individuals that are currently receiving cancer treatments. The new facility provides more peace and comfort …Read more
Taste of Summer Networking Event
Posted by Anne-Marie on July 23, 2018
Our Taste of Summer Networking Event is being held on Thursday 2nd August from 10am until noon at our Get A-Head Solihull Office, 695 Warwick Road, B91 3DA Come along & join us for a friendly, informal networking event and enjoy the summer taste of strawberries & cream This event is open to all and is free to attend. Just bring …Read more
