"Let's Meet" days

It was a long held wish of James Maxwell, founder of Jo's Trust, to host a special day for women affected by pre-cancer or cancer of the cervix so that they could meet others facing similar challenges and share personal experiences. Sadly, James did not live to see the first "Let's Meet" day held in London in November, 2004.

Jo's Trust returned to the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts in London for its fifth "Let's Meet" Day on Friday, 30th November, 2007

100 guests, including invited healthcare professionals enjoyed a lively and informative day in the attractive surroundings of the RSA. It was a first "Let's Meet" day for some new Jo's Trust members while others renewed friendships and all enjoyed the opportunity to 'put a face to the name'! Some photographs of the day.

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London: Friday, 30th November 2007

Jo's Trust returned to the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts (RSA) in London for its fifth "Let's Meet" day. Over 100 guests registered. It was a lively and interesting day and topics discussed during the day included the impact of cervical cancer on sexuality and relationships, the role of cytology in preventing cervical cancer, Lymphoedema - reducing the risk and all about HPV.

"Thank you for organising the "Let's Meet" day. Christian and I really felt a huge sense of friendship and welcome from everyone there. The speakers were very well chosen and their presentations were both informing and sensitive." Denise

Dublin: Thursday, 30th November 2006

This was Jo's Trust's first "Let's Meet" day in Ireland and 40 guests enjoyed their day at Newnham House, Dublin. To date the Republic of Ireland does not have a national screening programme and there is limited support there for women affected by pre-cancer and cervical cancer. Visit www.cervicalcancer.ie

Leeds: Saturday, 10th June 2006

This was our first "Let's Meet" on a Saturday, which gave husbands, partners and others the opportunity to attend. 60 guests came to the Queen's Hotel, Leeds.

"Thank you for a brilliant day in Leeds. It was great to meet everyone and I thought the speakers were excellent and their presentations relevant and very interesting." Rebecca

Brighton: Wednesday, 23rd November 2005

55 guests came to the Grand Hotel, Brighton.

"I really enjoyed yesterday, thank you. I came away feeling that everyone had formed a 'bond' with each other, be it through illness, working for the cause or as friends." Annabell

London: Tuesday, 30th November 2004

120 guests came to our first "Let's Meet" day at the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts in London.

"Thank you for a very special day; the venue, speakers, guests and catering were excellent. The two patients we brought said how much support they got from attending and how they now no longer feel alone." Claire - CNS, Gynae Oncology

Jo's Trust member, Marion, has started a photo album which now includes many photographs of 'get-togethers'. You can access these images here*

Last Updated: 15 Jan 2008

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