New Community Fundraiser brings Hope

Vicki Standing joined Hope as our new community fundraiser in April. After a career in the financial sector, Vicki decided to change career direction and was keen to work for a charity supporting cancer research.

“My Dad was diagnosed with cancer when I was eleven years old, he had leukaemia, followed by bowel cancer, and then prostate cancer. He was successfully treated at the Leicester Royal Infirmary,” Vicki explained. “So I have been fundraising to support cancer charities for about eight years – I have done everything from bake sales, raffles, sports days and even organised my own charity balls just to raise awareness.”

Vicki’s experience will stand her in good stead in her role at Hope where she is going to be working with communities across Leicestershire and Rutland to help them with their fundraising efforts.

Vicki added: “My biggest project, will be focussing on the school and education sector – from nurseries to schools, colleges and universities. I want to explain about cancer research in a way that will be accessible to young people of all ages, to inspire the next generation.”

We are super happy to welcome Vicki to the team and if you see her around, make sure to say hello!