All at the 2007 “Finale” ball had a wonderful night, and since taking that break, which did not come easy; my own family
has suffered loss and illness, which I know we can all relate to. This of course has made me more determined with many
requests for me to organise another ball. Therefore, I am getting back in that saddle and I will ride for my life to try to
make a difference. It seems that if we didn’t do what we do, the care and treatment we get may not be so forthcoming.
Research, research, research, I can’t stress enough how vital this is. Thank you to all my wonderful supporters, you have
raised over £170.000. The 2011 Ball also raised with other kind donation £24.000 so thank you so much all who support!
How it all started.
My name is Tina I founded the Dave Wellman Cancer Trust in 1999. I am passionate about raising
funds to help beat cancer and to help support relatives and friends of sufferers. We have raised a
wonderful £170.000 and that is still rising. Dave, my late husband, died in August 1999 from lung
cancer and I decided to run my first Ball on 1st April 2000, Dave's choice of date… his sense of humour
was there until the end!
The first ball was to raise funds to thank Professor Peter Johnson and his team at The Cancer Sciences
Building SGH who looked after Dave whilst he was poorly. Both Peter Simmons and Prof. Peter Johnson
showed nothing but kindness and support to us both. Even when the news was terrible, we were made
to feel there was some hope!
The launch of the 2011 Ball was held at the Botleigh Grange Hotel and Tina Iwas joined by Patrons Steven Pinder,
Franny Benali, ever loyal supporters, Matt Le Tissier, Mike Osman, Shelley Jory. Also we were delighted to have from the
Botleigh Grange, David Plumpton, who has had the hotel in his family for many years and General Manager, Patrick
Cunningham.
I was also joined by family members Lexie Wellman-Collier, Tarnia
Randall, Terri Barnard, and this year for the first time the balls sponsor
Ian West from Art of Living Estate Agent in Hamble. Ian was also joined
by Janet Sanders who organises the estates agents PR as well as a long
time friend and supporter of the Foundation.
I am so grateful for the support from my wonderful friends that attend
time after time. She knows your kindness is truly making a difference.
Keep in touch, the 2013 Ball will be on Saturday 5th January....... Email
tina@dwct.net if you would like to be added to the list, tables selling fast!
Join us at Royal Victoria Country Park, on Sunday 2nd September!
There will be two walks, one for the less energetic, taking in the
shoreline, Hamble and back to Royal Victoria Country Park, this may
be a better walk for the less mobile, children or dog walkers. Or the
longer walk taking in the ferry crossing over to Warsash, walking the
coastal path towards Swanwick, through Bursledon and back toward
the country park via the woods and Satchell Lane. The exact mileage
of both walks will be confirmed at a later date.
Please download your form or register your interest and we will send
a form to you. The registration fee will give us a few pounds towards
the funds we need to raise but we will provide sponsor forms to
those who would like to get sponsorship for the actual walk!
Walk The Strawberry Way
Wellie our very own Mascot will
be walking too! Walk for your
loved one on this special day!
