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Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care.

Peninsula Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care. (PenCLAHRC)

Peninsula Medical School has won a bid to run one of the seven CLAHRC’s in the country. This is an exciting new development in NHS Medical Research Strategy and is designed to quickly improve the translation of the outcomes of medical research into benefits for patients. From 1 October 2008, Peninsula Medical School will receive £10 million in research funding from the NHS and will also attract a further £10 million in matched funding from its parent universities and partner NHS Trusts.

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Capital Appeal

Foundation has commissioned a feasibility study to scope the options for raising £20 million to provide research infrastructure to support the Peninsula Medical School’s ambition of being in the top 15 of medical schools in the UK in quality medical research terms by 2015.

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Plymouth Half Marathon

A number of staff and students from the Peninsula Medical School took part in the Plymouth Hald Marathon in aid of local Medical Research. Themes vary from diabetes, hepatologym arthritis and neurology. Well done to all who entered and enjoyed the run, despite the rain!

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Jean and Michael's Cuban Challenge

Jean and Michael Duddridge have now completed their Cuba Challenge. After battling through rain, cloud and fog they have achieved their charity trek and very successfully raised over £2000 for Diabetes Research in Exeter. Thank you to everyone who sponsored Jean and Michael.  

Date: 23rd March 2008
Areas of Benefit: Diabetes Research   
Open to: Sponsorship       
Further Information: www.justgiving.com/jeanandmichael-cuba

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Paul Ruff's Sahara Challenge

On March 28th Paul Ruff, Sports Teacher at St Peters in Exeter, headed off for his Sahara Challenge. Paul has been raising funds for local diabetes research. His challenge saw him run 150km in 6 days, carrying all his own equipment. To read about his achievement please go to www.paulruff.co.uk

Date: 28th March 2008
Areas of Benefit: Diabetes Research
Open to:  Sponsorship
Further Information: www.justgiving.com/paulruff

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In Memory of Georgina Davis

Georgina Davis, friend of DIRECT, patient at the Diabetes Centre in Exeter and long time supporter in fundraising for diabetes research sadly passed away on 3rd March. Georgina was an enthusiastic, dedicated and constant campaigner on all aspects of diabetes. She was a true friend of DIRECT and was well known and much loved by fellow campaigners, fundraisers, staff and patients in and around Exeter.

Donations were very kindly given in memory of George and, with gift aid, currently amount to over £5500. We would like to thank everybody who has contributed in Georgina's memory.

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Penny completes the Paris Marathon

Penny Sexton took part in the Paris Marathon on Sunday 6th April, raising funds for local Diabetes Research. Penny entered London Marathon last year and is now well and truly hooked! Thanks Penny for all your efforts and we hope you enjoyed the sight-seeing on route! Should anybody wish to sponsor Penny for her efforts please go to www.justgiving.com/pennysextonparis2008

Congratulations on a great run and on raising £200 for medical research.

It's not to late to donate:     
Further Information: www.justgiving.com/pennysextonparis2008

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The Great West Run

A number of staff and students from the Peninsula Medical School took part in the 24th Great West Run in aid of Medical Research on Sunday 4th May. With perfect weather conditions for the 13.1 miles around the city plenty of people were out on the course to cheer the runners on.

Monies have been raised for research into diabetes and epilepsy from the event. If you would like to support research at the School then please send your donations to the charity at the FREEPOST address.

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Tozers Mini Marathon in aid of Exeter Diabetes Research

The Tozers Great West Mini Marathon took place on Wednesday 7^th May at 1:30pm from Exeter Arena.  Over 70 children took part in the 3km cross country run – some as budding club runners and others in colourful fancy dress!

The 3km run, organised by Iron Bridge Runner Events, was sponsored for the first time by leading south west law firm Tozers LLP.  Graham Bond, chairman of Tozers, who started the race said: “It was very encouraging to see the enthusiasm not only of the youngsters who took part in the event, but their families and PE teachers who were there to support.  The youngsters didn’t need to be experienced runners to participate in the event, although some were, but what they all had was the energy and commitment to finish the course, on what was a very warm and sunny day.  It was a very well organised event and well done to everyone who took part.”

The event not only promotes sport to local Schools but encourages children to take part in a personal achievement, enter on behalf of their School and to help raise funds for a local charity.  The aim of the race is to raise £2000 for DIRECT, which supports local Diabetes Research at the Peninsula Medical School.  Pupils will be turning to family and friends to support the run that they took part in.

Peter Edwards, managing partner of Tozers says “Diabetes is affecting youngsters at an earlier age, and this is in major part due to the sedentary nature of the modern Western lifestyle. If we can encourage young people to take regular exercise and think about what they eat and drink, then we can reduce the number of incidents of diabetes in the young. This is why we were delighted to be supporting the Tozers DIRECT Mini Marathon.”

Urban Surfer very kindly supporting the race for the third year running and will not only be giving all the age group prizes but have offered a 10% discount to be used in store or online to all entrants in their finishing goody bag.

Age group winner were:

	1st	2nd	3rd
Male U 12	Tom Norris	Joss Knight	Sam Steward
Female U 12	Anju Gaston	Holly Schulz	Jessica Jenkins
Male U 14	Daniel Clapp	Marcus Bowyer	Miles Woolnough
Female U 14	Susie McLaren	Rebecca Hitt	Katie Casper
Male U 16	Ed Hammond	Anton Martin	Awdas Thomas

 For a full report on the results please go to www.thegreatwestrun.co.uk

If you are interested in supporting local diabetes research please contact DIRECT on 01392 403039 or via the website www.pmsfoundation.org.uk/DIRECT

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Dartmoor Classic Cycle

After months of extensive training and intensive physiotherapy the Thermocyclers assembled on the start line of the 2008 Dartmoor Classic. With temperatures and excitement reaching boiling point we powered our way across Dartmoor, hitting the finish line a mere five hours behind the winner! A memorable day was had by all, and no matter what we may say we will be back! Many thanks to everyone who supported and sponsored us through this event, without you we wouldn't have made it out of Kingsteignton.

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Budleigh Salterton Gala Week

Budleigh Salterton Gala Week began on Saturday 24th May. The sun shone and locals were out in force to support the opening of the week. DIRECT hosted the cream tea tent for the second time and raised over £320. Thank you to 'Team DIRECT' who helped out on the day!

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