In 2015, Founder, Mark Solan, signed up for a white collar boxing event to raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his Mother and Grandmother who both sadly lost their battle with cancer.
Mark had recently turned 42 (the same age his Mother was diagnosed terminally ill with cancer) and set himself a fundraising target of £1,000. The event ended up raising a huge £21,315 for Cancer Research UK.
Excited and inspired by his ability to raise such an incredible amount of money, Mark wanted to support more individuals and families affected by cancer in the North East.
The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust was launched in 2016 to help those touched by cancer.
“Never in a million years did I think I could raise over £20,000 for Cancer Research UK. And when I did I thought wow, what if I could do that for families in the North East who like me, have had their lives turned upside down by cancer? And so the Trust was born.”
Mark Solan
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Case Studies
There are hundreds of people and families living with or affected by cancer (our warriors) who are willing to share their stories.
We can give support with finding case studies from our warriors who are relevant for your stories.
For all case study requests please contact either becky@teamsolan.org.uk or admin@teamsolan.org.uk you can also call our main office on 01388 531333
Our Impact
Support
We have supported 1000’s of people since Team Solan was founded in 2015.
Referrals
Over the past 7 years, we have received hundreds of referrals from NHS, MacMillan, GP’s, District Nurses & individuals.
Beginnings
We began in Spennymoor and we’re now in towns and villages in Northumberland, Cumbria & North Yorkshire.
Pandemic
During the global pandemic, we provided over 1000 care packages to hundreds of vulnerable families.
Your Donations make a huge difference
Without your amazing support the Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust cannot continue to help people affected by cancer.
