Due to COVID-19, we have made the very difficult decision to cancel DuckFest this year for the safety of our supporters and all those involved with DuckFest. 

To replace DuckFest20, we have launched the 'GIVE A DUCK' campaign to try and raise some of the much-needed funds we would have received at Duckfest from our incredibly generous friends and supporters.

Join the #GIVEADUCK CAMPAIGN &...

1. Hold your own festival at home on the 7 & 8 August - this can be as simple as having a few beers in the garden and listening to music.

2. Post your festival photos on our Facebook page - tagged with #giveaduck to be in with the chance of winning a Ducks & Drakes goody bag!

3. and please donate £10 to help us support young cancer patients in Dorset via our Justgiving page -(you can donate at any time)

Please share this with your friends and families and please remember to use #giveaduck when you do!

Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust are very pleased to have been able to help support the following organisations in 2019, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of its supporters and donors who help to organise events and raise fund throughout the year.
 
£5,000 was donated to the Fortuneswell Unit at Dorset County Hospital. The donation is being put towards the fund to improve the chemotherapy unit, which has a fund target of £850,000. Simon Pearson, Head of DCH Charity stated, "We are especially grateful for this wonderful support from Ducks & Drakes. Their continued support in helping to enhance cancer services at DCH is greatly valued."
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£11,400 was donated to the Radiotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital.  Simon Pearson, Head of DCH Charity stated, “We would like to say a very big thank you to Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust. As one of the main supporters of DCH Cancer Appeal, Ducks & Drakes contributed significant funding to the building of the Robert White Centre. It is now tremendous that their commitment continues through this generous support, which will benefit cancer patients in the new Radiotherapy unit. They are a spirited group of fundraisers and valued friends of the hospital."
 
Since 2010, the Trust has donated a total of £ 115,450 to the Dorset County Hospital as part of its aim to help improve the lives of cancer patients in Dorset, in either the main hospital or the Robert White Centre.
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£5,000 was donated to Mosaic, a locally based charity, which supports bereaved children.
 
Margaret Hannibal CEO of Mosaic says “On behalf of everyone at Mosaic I would like to thank the Ducks & Drakes for their wonderful support this year. The donation of £5,000 has been used to provide training to schools and agencies throughout Dorset, giving their staff the confidence and skills to work with bereaved children in their care. The training covers all areas of support including theory and creative ways of working and courses cover all age groups form under 5s to teenagers.
 
Our aim is to train at least one member of staff in every school in Dorset, so support is available when a child experiences a death of a loved one. The donation has really made a difference to bereaved children in Dorset – thank you”

A total of £6,500 was donated to the Weldmar Hospice, which is based in Dorset. The hospice provides free specialist end of life care supporting patients and their families in the community, at home and in the hospice from the Dorset area.
 
£3,000 of the donation is being used for bedding and equipment and £3,540 is for training for people to work with bereaved children.
 
Caroline Hamblett, Weldmar CEO, says, "The support from Ducks and Drakes is fantastic. Their funding has enabled us to support so many families facing bereavement.  We are very fortunate to have such great support. Thank you"
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£5,000 was donated to Yeovil Hospital to go towards funding specialist cancer nurses. Cancer services at Yeovil Hospital are being stretched and the number of patients is going up significantly every year. The hospital launched an appeal to build a dedicated Breast Cancer Unit, which will improve services for Breast Cancer patients, but also free up space for thousands of other cancer patients, including bowel cancer patients.
 
James Kirton, Yeovil Hospital Charity says “The new unit will mean that patients can have all of their tests and consultations in one place, without having to get undressed in different places around the hospital. The new unit will also have a meeting room, which will be available to all cancer support groups in the area. The incredible donation we received from Ducks & Drakes has brought us much closer to our target and has given everyone involved in the appeal a real boost. Thank you to Ducks & Drakes and all of their wonderful supporters!”
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Annette (Co-founder of Ducks & Drakes) says “This level of support throughout 2019 epitomises what we strive to do in supporting cancer patients and their families and cancer related organisations in Dorset. We are pleased that the funds raised through the tireless hard work and fundraising by our wonderful team of supporters and committee members can be put to such good use. Thank you for your continuing support”.
 
Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust was founded to help save lives and promote well-being by raising awareness of cancer and specifically Bowel Cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and UK and to support Bowel Cancer patients and their families through the provision of specialist medical equipment and financial aid.  The Trust was founded in 2012 by Andrew Drake and his family following the bowel cancer diagnosis of Andrew, aged 24. The Trust is registered with the Charity Commission No: 1147024.

The Trust was founded to:

• Create awareness of bowel cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and the UK
• To support bowel cancer patients and their families through the provision of specialist equipment and financial aid
• To fund specialist nurses in Dorset County Hospital, specifically in the Colorectal Department and financially support Dorset County Hospital's new cancer unit
• To help financially support local cancer related organisations 

£11,400 was donated to the Radiotherapy Unit at Dorset County Hospital!  

Simon Pearson, Head of DCH Charity stated, “We would like to say a very big thank you to Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust. As one of the main supporters of DCH Cancer Appeal, Ducks & Drakes contributed significant funding to the building of the Robert White Centre. It is now tremendous that their commitment continues through this generous support, which will benefit cancer patients in the new Radiotherapy unit. They are a spirited group of fundraisers and valued friends of the hospital."
 
Since 2010, the Trust has donated a total of £ 115,450 to the Dorset County Hospital as part of its aim to help improve the lives of cancer patients in Dorset, in either the main hospital or the Robert White Centre.

Thank you to everyone who supports and donates so generously to Ducks & Drakes.

It was a brilliant turn out for the Quiz Night at the Fox Inn, Ansty held on Monday 11th December.

The Fox Inn kindly put a % of food takings towards the amount raised and the with the raffle, the amount donated was £415!

We are really grateful to the Fox Inn, the Wallis family who have recently taken over the pub, the staff and all the lovely people that turned up to take part in the quiz and their generosity to our charity.

Locally based, Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust were proud to present the Fortuneswell Unit at Dorset County Hospital with a cheque for £5,000. The donation is being put towards the fund to improve the chemotherapy unit, which has a fund target of £850,000.
 
The DCH Chemotherapy Appeal will fund the complete redesign and refurbishment of Dorset County Hospital's Chemotherapy Unit to provide an improved treatment environment, facilities and experience for patients receiving chemotherapy treatments.  
 
Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust was founded to help save lives and promote well-being by raising awareness of cancer and specifically Bowel Cancer in young people, aged 18 to 30 in Dorset and UK and to support Bowel Cancer patients and their families through the provision of specialist medical equipment and financial aid.  The Trust was founded in 2012 by Andrew Drake and his family following the bowel cancer diagnosis of Andrew, aged 24.
 
Since 2010, the Trust has donated a total of £ 115,450 to the Dorset County Hospital as part of its aim to help improve the lives of cancer patients in Dorset, in either the main hospital or the Robert White Centre.
 
The Trust raises its funds with the help and support of a wealth of generous local supporters and companies, who host and sponsor events, such as DuckFest, a small family friendly music festival and the annual clay shoot, aswell as simply donations made directly to us.
 
Annette Drake, co-founder of the Trust says "We are so very grateful to all our volunteers and supporters who help us raise these much-needed funds and help spread the word about the importance of early diagnosis of bowel cancer. We are delighted to be able to support the Fortuneswell Unit and hope to continue to support Oncology services at Dorset County Hospital in the future."

Simon Pearson, Head of DCH Charity stated, "We are especially grateful for this wonderful support from Ducks & Drakes. Their continued support in helping to enhance cancer services at DCH is greatly valued."

Ducks & Drakes Cancer Trust was delighted to continue its support and present a Cheque for £6,540 to the Weldmar Hospice, which is based in Dorset. The hospice provides free specialist end of life care supporting patients and their families in the community, at home and in the hospice from the Dorset area.
 
£3,000 of the donation is being used for bedding and equipment and £3,540 is for training for people to work with bereaved children.
 
“This level of support is absolutely part of what we strive to do in supporting cancer patients and their families in Dorset. We are pleased that the funds raised through tireless hard work and fundraising by our wonderful team of supporters and committee members can be put to such good use. Thank you for your continuing support”. Says Annette (Co-founder of Ducks & Drakes)

Find out more about the Weldmar Hospice
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We had a fantastic evening at Dorchester Trinity Club who hosted an evening raising a whopping £1,600 for Ducks & Drakes. The event featured a Grease and Dirty Dancing Tribute act and also comedian, Drew Cameron.

Thank you to everyone who donated so generously and to the acts and Dorchester Trinity Club for their support!
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We raised approximately £5,000 at DuckFest19, which was amazing considering the harsh weather conditions. Big thanks to bands, sponsors, Buckland Newton Hire, and everyone who helped make the festival a great success, but the biggest thanks goes to everyone who turned up, camped and made it a fabulous weekend. Here's to next year 7-8 August 2020!!

Simon Green raised £130 for Ducks & Drakes by shaving his beard off at the Piddle Inn. Thanks Simon!!