News Archive

• Myrtle the Mini – what an adventure!

  05 March 2012

  Myrtle, a 1988 Mini 998c, was completely refurbished in the summer of 2011 by Nigel Gooding who then decided to plan the drive of a lifetime: 1,250 miles to Italy to watch the Six Nations rugby and to raise money for ELF and Wooden Spoon. Nigel... read more

• Dr Miles Joyner - New Chair of ELF

  27 February 2012

  The charity is thrilled to announce that Dr Miles Joyner has become the new Chairman of Trustees and succeeds David Smith who stepped down as chair due to his impending move to be closer to his family.  Miles was instrumental in setting up... read more

• New ELF Tiverton Supporter Group supported by Tiverton Rugby Club

  10 February 2012

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) was delighted to receive a £250 cheque from Tiverton Rugby Club at their inaugural meeting of the ELF Tiverton Supporter Group. The ELF Tiverton Supporter Group has been set up to offer local informal support... read more

• Chelsea Building Society Staff Member nominates ELF for £250 Donation

  03 February 2012

  ELF were delighted to recently be nominated by a kind member of Chelsea Building Society Staff. The Yorkshire Building Society Group recently conducted an annual survey with its staff regarding how it can support the local communities where its... read more

• Myrtle the Mini – off on her big adventure

  27 January 2012

  

  On Friday 3rd February Nigel Gooding will set off from The Poacher's Inn, Ide to Rome for the 6 Nations rugby clash between Italy and England. As a rugby fanatic this trip doesn’t seem all that unusual, however there is a twist; Nigel will... read more

• Tozers have Green Fingers this March

  20 January 2012

  

  Exeter Leukaemia fund is pleased to announce that Tozers Solicitors are the official sponsors for the 2012 ELF Gardening Talk. Val Bourne is to join ELF at the Gardening Talk on Saturday 3rd March at Budleigh Salterton Public Hall. Val is an... read more

• New Year! New You! Upcoming events...

  06 January 2012

  Have you over-indulged during the festive period? Would you like to achieve something really amazing this year and feel great about yourself? Why not be a part of something exciting and set yourself a challenge for 2012 in aid of local charity... read more

• ELF Introduces Comfort Packs for Patients

  23 December 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund is delighted to announce the charity is funding comfort packs for patients at the RD&E Hospital, Haematology Centre. These free packs contain items such as shower gel, E45 cream, lip-salve, drinks and parking vouchers... read more

• ELF receives support from Lenny the Lion!

  16 December 2011

  Sarah Shaw, Fundraising Manager at Exeter Leumaemia Fund (ELF) was delighted to meet Lenny the Lion last week and receive a cheque for a fantastic £1,000! Lenny is mascot for the Chelsea Building Society and handed over the donation at... read more

• ELF gets Festive with their Christmas Wishes Tree

  02 November 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund are delighted to have a Christmas Wishes Tree at the Haematology Centre of the RD&E Hospital this year. Sarah Shaw, Fundraising & Communications Manger says “We are pleased to have the hospitals support in... read more

• Sign up now to the Great West Run to work off those Christmas pounds & help ELF!

  25 November 2011

  The Great West Run, sponsored by Follet Stock, is back next year on Sunday 6th May. Starting and finishing at Exeter Arena and following a loop that takes in the city centre, the half marathon is the perfect way to get fit in the New Year &... read more

• ELF 100 Box Challenge Success!

  18 November 2011

  This summer Exeter Leukaemia Fund set themselves the challenge of placing 100 new collection boxes throughout the South West. As a result a fantastic total of 74 new boxes were introduced into businesses and supporters’ homes. The potential... read more

• Have a clear our for Christmas and support ELF

  15 November 2011

  Are your family and friends coming for Christmas? Do you need extra room? Why not have a clear out of your unwanted items, make some space and donate them to ELF to help us raise funds. ELF currently have 2 shops, one in the RD&E Hospital... read more

• A huge thank you to everyone who held an ELF Pudding Party!

  04 November 2011

  

  The launch of Exeter Leukaemia Fund’s Pudding Parties has proved to be a huge success, raising vital funds for the charity. Many people took part this year and hosted their very own pudding party to help support patients with leukaemia,... read more

• ELF Re-appoints Peplows Accountants

  28 October 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund is delighted to announce that Peplows Chartered Accountants have been chosen to continue providing audit and accountancy services to the charity for the next 3 years. “The Trustees have been very satisfied with the... read more

• Creative Stitches – Lucky Quilt Winner

  21 October 2011

  

  ELF was delighted to once again attend the Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts Show at Westpoint in September. Our raffle has become a firm favourite, with familiar faces returning each year in hope of winning our 1st prize, a wonderful Mennonite... read more

• Congratulations Ann!

  14 October 2011

  Ann Holman Twicycle Challenge Ann Holman has supported South West charity ELF once again by completing a gruelling 400mile cycle around Devon & Cornwall. Rather than drum up support in the traditional manner of a paper sponsorship form Ann... read more

• Exeter College raises over £9,500 for ELF

  07 October 2011

  To celebrate Exeter College’s 40th year, Exeter Leukaemia Fund was chosen as their charity partner for 2010/11. Over the 12 month period many activities to raise money and awareness of the charity took place which resulted in a staggering... read more

• Join St David’s Players on a journey back to the Tower of London in the 16th Century and support Exeter Leukaemia Fund

  30 September 2011

  ELF are delighted that local Gilbert & Sullivan light operatic group, St David’s Players, have chosen to support them via their upcoming production. From 11-15th October St David’s Players will be performing The Yeomen of the... read more

• Grease Tribute Night

  23 September 2011

  Grease Tribute Night – Friday 11th November 2011 at the Mercure Southgate Hotel at 7pm On Friday 11th November at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, you will be taken back to 1959.  Danny and Sandy have spent a romantic summer... read more

• John Barton - Our Bentley Chauffer King

  16 September 2011

  

  The charity is delighted to award John Barton from Okehampton with the latest ELF Ambassador Award. John, a current patient at the Haematology Centre, has been helping ELF for many years.  Initially John helped the charity by offering his... read more

• Sainsbury’s Guildhall supports local charity Exeter Leukaemia Fund

  12 September 2011

  

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) were delighted to be chosen by the local branch of Sainsbury’s in the Guildhall as their chosen charity for 2010/11. After a year of in-store collections ELF were presented with a cheque for a fantastic... read more

• See the Winter in with some Yummy Cakes and Good Company – all in aid of ELF

  02 September 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund are delighted to announce the launch of their new Pudding Party event. In a twist to the more traditional coffee mornings ELF are encouraging people to get together with friends, family or colleagues and enjoy a few tasty... read more

• Lottery - Congratulations to our 1000 Winners

  26 August 2011

  Since 2005, Exeter Leukaemia Fund has been promoting the Lightning Lottery and more recently the Sunshine Lottery; both are managed and administered by the Weather Lottery PLC. Over this period there have been a fantastic 1,000 wins for ELF... read more

• The Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band Plays in Aid of ELF

  19 August 2011

  

  An evening of fun and entertainment is promised in Hatherleigh on Saturday 3rd September. The evening sees the fabulous Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band take to the stage for swing, lindy hop, rock 'n' roll and jive. The band of 6 talented... read more

• ELF supporting children whose loved ones have cancer

  12 August 2011

  Many people who are diagnosed with cancer will have a child or children in their lives who are very special to them. Their own children might be old enough to understand the implications of an individual’s cancer. However, they may have... read more

• Creative Stitches

  05 August 2011

  

  ELF Attends Creative Stitches 2011 ELF is delighted to have been invited back to the creative stitches exhibition at Westpoint, Exeter for the 10th consecutive year. The exhibition runs from 22nd to 25th September and ELF will be in its usual... read more

• New ELF UK & Overseas Challenges

  28 July 2011

  

  Take on the challenge of a lifetime! Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) have launched their exciting new range of overseas and UK based adventurous challenges and are asking you to sign up and take part in the challenge of a lifetime. From trekking... read more

• Martin Rider – New ELF Trustee

  22 July 2011

  

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Rider as a Trustee of the charity.  Martin, who lives in Exmouth, has been involved with the charity for over 8 years. “The excellent treatment I have had over... read more

• Specific Volunteer Roles Need Filling at ELF

  15 July 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund could not operate without the tremendous support of volunteers who help in so many ways. However the charity is looking for 3 specific volunteer roles to fill:  Repairing Seamstress The charity is vey grateful for... read more

• Jock Todd – ELF Golf Day Legend

  08 July 2011

  Since it’s inception in 1997 Jock has been an integral part of the ELF Golf Day, which has raised in excess of £85,000 for the charity. Over the last 14 years Jock has volunteered his services by acting as the starter for the Golf... read more

• 100 Collection Box Challenge

  01 July 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund has set the challenge of placing 100 new collection boxes throughout the South West this summer. The distinctive ELF boxes are ideal for any shop counter, workplace or home. The challenge will be closely monitored on... read more

• The Value of Donations – Doing Your Bit

  23 June 2011

  ELF is in urgent need of donations for its 2 charity shops at the RD&EHospital and at Crediton. Both shops make a valuable and significantcontribution to the vital work of the charity. Without donations suchas clothing, bric-a-brac and books... read more

• Okehampton Supporter Group Summer Events

  17 June 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund currently has four supporter groups... read more

• 17 Intrepid Skydivers jump for ELF

  10 June 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund was delighted to have 17 people take on the challenge of a 15,000ft skydive on Friday 3rd June... read more

• Richard finishes SW Coastal Path Walk

  02 June 2011

  On Tuesday 24th May in beautiful sunshine Richard Maunder, fromCullompton, finished his challenge of walking the South West CoastalPath. Richard, former Director of Lloyd Maunder Ltd, before thecompany was sold to 2 Sisters Food Group in January... read more

• 14th Annual ELF Golf Day – Fantastic Success

  26 May 2011

  The 14th Annual ELF Golf Day which was held on the 19th May was a fantastic day, with wall to wallsunshine and a superbly kept golf course. A total 58 teams of 3 enjoyed a wonderful round of golfat the Exeter Golf & Country Club, which raised... read more

• Up Up and Away

  19 May 2011

  Exeter Leukaemia Fund is delighted to be associated with two forthcoming aerial extravaganzas;the Tiverton Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Branscombe Charity Air and Clasic Car Show.The Tiverton Hot Air Balloon Festival 2011 is an excitingnew... read more

• Devon Half Marathons Challenge

  18th May 2011 read more

• Summer Draw – Win a Fiat 500!

  12th May 2011 read more

• Alan Hunt – ELF Ambassador

  27th April 2011 read more

• Isolation Rooms to Get a Makeover

  5th May 2011 read more

• Okehampton Family to Abseil for ELF

  21st April 2011 read more

• Richard Maunder

  6th April 2011 read more

• Barclays Magnificent 7 to Jump For ELF

  March 31st 2011 read more

• Exeter Twestival for ELF

  16th March 2011 read more

• ELF Accountants up for the Night Walk

  11th March 2011 read more

• ELF Golf Day 19th May

  8th March 2011 read more

• Exeter Night Walk 2011 Launch

  2nd March 2011 read more

• Wishing Wells Get A Face Lift

  18th February 2011 read more

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