The Lavender Trust is the Mayor of Lewisham’s chosen charity and Lewisham Council has been raising funds for the Trust since its launch in 1998.
The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care was established to raise money specifically to fund information and support for younger women with breast cancer. It is the only fund in the UK dedicated to addressing the particular needs of this age group.
The Trust was founded by former Lewisham Councillor, Beth Wagstaff, who died from the disease aged 39 and Justine Picardie, whose sister, Ruth, died from the disease aged 32.
Information about breast health, and what changes to look and feel for, can be found on the
Breast Cancer Care website.
Fundraising events
You can help raise money by taking part in one or more of the following events organised by Lewisham Council:
Breast Cancer Care organises many other activities throughout the year:
So far Lewisham Council has raised over £148,650 for the Lavender Trust including these most recent events:
| 21 June 2012 |
At Home at Hamilton House |
£2,670 |
| 24 June 2012 |
Spanish Dance Fiesta (see photos) |
£1,635 |
| 6 July 2012 |
Golf Day |
£4,000 |
| 7 Oct 2012 |
Lewisham Fun Run (see photos) |
£1,000 |
| 10 Oct 2012 |
Curry Evening |
£500 |
| 19 Oct 2012 |
Pink Friday (see photos) |
£2,600 |
| 7 Dec 2012 |
Christmas quiz |
£2,000 |
| 11&13 Dec 2012 |
Catford Sound lunchtime concerts |
£240 |
| 14 Feb 2013 |
Alternative Valentine's Day dinner |
£500 |
| 21 April 2013 |
London Marathon |
£6,500 |
| 10 May 2013 |
Quiz night |
£1,500 |
| 21 June 2013 |
Golf Day |
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The Lavender Trust at Breast Cancer Care is a registered charity in England and Wales (No.1017658) and in Scotland (No.SC038104).