Barts Charity

06/10/2026

For Rowena, being there for breast cancer patients means supporting them long after surgery.

Rowena Jackson is a Breast Reconstruction Clinical Nurse Specialist at St Bartholomew's Hospital. From answering questions in those first weeks of recovery to being a familiar face throughout the months and years that follow, Rowena provides patients with a dedicated point of contact – someone who knows them, their treatment and who they can turn to when they’re worried.

She’s seen how this continuity of care can reassure patients, give them more confidence in their recovery and even help reduce hospital readmissions.

The new Breast Cancer Centre will bring teams and services together in one place, making it easier for patients to get the joined-up care and support they need throughout their treatment and recovery.

We’re here for it.

Help support more people like Rowena by donating to the Breast Cancer Centre on https://bit.ly/3VjUayR

05/10/2026

Being here for the big moments matters. But sometimes, it’s the small things that mean the most. 💜

For Katisha, that’s time with her family and friends - going on holiday together, laughing, relaxing and making memories with the people she loves most.

After breast cancer treatment and finding out her cancer had spread to her spine, these everyday moments have taken on a new meaning. Through it all, Katisha says her family has been her strength.

She is now supporting our Here for It campaign for the new Barts Health Breast Cancer Centre, so more people across East London can get the care and support they need, all in one place.

We're here for it. Are you? bartscharity.org.uk/here-for-it

01/10/2026

Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Now an advocate for better, more inclusive care, Katisha is sharing her story as part of our Here for it campaign and why the Barts Health Breast Cancer Centre matters for people across East London.

Watch Katisha’s story 💜

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, help us transform breast cancer care for those who most need it.

We’re here for it. Are you?

Watch Katisha’s story and support the campaign on https://bit.ly/4rCv4qR

30/09/2026

I’m Katisha, and when I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, I had no idea just how much my life was about to change.

The next couple of years were an endless rollercoaster of chemotherapy, medications and multiple surgeries. Through it all, I was supported by my family and friends, my faith and the amazing team at St Bartholomew's Hospital.

Last year, I received the devastating news that the cancer had spread to my spine and is no longer curable I'm now adjusting to my new normal and am determined to make lots of new memories with my loved ones.

Having been treated at St Bartholomew’s myself, I know how important it is to feel supported throughout every part of your care. And that's why I'm so proud to support Barts Charity’s Here for It campaign.

The new Breast Cancer Centre will help so many more women like me, and it’s incredible to know that patients will have everything they need in one space. This is exactly what I think breast cancer care needs. 💜

You can read my full story and support the Breast Cancer Centre on https://bit.ly/46Phib2

25/09/2026

My name is Anne, and when I was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was the last thing I expected. And when, just months later, I was diagnosed for a second time, I wondered how many chances at life I’d be given.

Treatment pushed me to my limits, physically and emotionally. But through it all, the incredible team at St Bartholomew’s Hospital were there for me. Barts feels personal – you get to know the people caring for you, and that consistency can mean so much when everything else feels uncertain.

I have lost time. I have lost parts. I have lost some of my mind. But I am still myself. And that’s all thanks to medical science, the team at St Bartholomew’s and my unwavering family and friends.

Today, I’m in remission, and I’m proud to support Barts Charity’s Here for It campaign and the new Barts Health Breast Cancer Centre.

For me, it’s also about helping more women experience that same sense of consistency and comfort that made such a difference during my own treatment.
I think the new centre is wonderful. It’s very much needed, and I hope it will help women from all backgrounds feel supported and comfortable throughout their care. 💜

You can read my full story and find out more about the Breast Cancer Centre on https://bit.ly/3TnKYsI

23/09/2026

After facing breast cancer twice, Anne knows just how important consistent, compassionate care can be.

In her film, Anne shares her experience of diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and why the new Barts Health Breast Cancer Centre could make such a difference for people across East London.

Anne is one of the women at the heart of our Here for It campaign, helping show what breast cancer can mean beyond a diagnosis and why joined-up care, research and support matter.

Watch Anne’s story 💜

Find out more about 'Here for It' and help transform breast cancer care in East London: https://bit.ly/4iKeXoV

22/09/2026

Ten years ago, Adam Woodyatt's son Sam was hit by a car travelling at 56mph.

Thanks to the incredible care he received at The Royal London Hospital, Sam went on to make a remarkable recovery. 💚

Now, to mark the anniversary and give back, Adam is running four half marathons across four consecutive weekends to raise money for Barts Charity

👏 Wishing Adam the very best of luck.

Donate here: https://just.ly/4Af65xZ

21/09/2026

💜🏅 A huge well done to our brilliant fundraisers who took on the first-ever Saucony Shoreditch Half marathon yesterday.

13.1 miles, plenty of East London energy and smiles all around!

Thank you for going the extra mile for better healthcare in East London. We hope you’re feeling as proud of yourselves as we are of you 💜

18/09/2026

Some good news that we're very much here for!

Patients coming to the Barts Health Breast Cancer Centre who are living with HER2-low breast cancer will now be able to get Enhertu - a life-extending treatment.

Our very own Professor Peter Schmid, who is Director of the Breast Cancer Centre, spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live about this - you can tune in here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0031kwm

Even with Enhertu now available, more options are still needed. Right now it's only offered after chemotherapy has already been tried, it doesn't work for everyone, and cancers can become resistant to it over time.

Combining the drug with other treatments, or offering it earlier, could help more people benefit for longer.

Help transform breast cancer care in East London. Support the Breast Cancer Centre: https://www.bartscharity.org.uk/here-for-it/

Read more about this on Barts Health NHS Trust's website here: https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk/news/new-hope-for-breast-cancer-patients-as-drug-receives-nhs-approval-in-england-18954

Thousands of patients living with an incurable form of breast cancer will now be able to get a life-extending treatment on the NHS in England, following clin...

14/09/2026

Still smiling after another brilliant ! 💜

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us – whether you were walking or cheering from the sidelines. It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you in person, hear your inspiring stories and catch up with familiar faces.

We also loved seeing the Here For It campaign exhibition up in the Square – a great addition to a very special day. Plus, epic facepainting by Rainbow Daze Face Painting🎨

Rain or shine, you brought the energy! Thank you for making it such a memorable one and for all your fundraising. Here are just a few of our favourite moments 📸