This is the introduction from our Chairman's Statement contained in the Annual Report for the year ending September 2008. If you would like more detailed information, please download the full Annual Report using the link at the foot of the page.
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The chaos in the world's financial markets and the consequent drop in economic activity towards the end of this financial year has made life very difficult for charities. AICR has suffered, like all other British charities, from the volatile stock market. Where we differ from many others is in the heart warming loyalty and generosity of our supporters. The vast majority of our donors have continued to support us, with quite a few even managing to increase their contributions - and new donors continue to join the AICR family. My warmest thanks go to all who have supported the Association, whether by cash gifts, through legacies, or by participation in a wide range of sponsored activites. Without such support, there would be no AICR. Our Association occupies a unique position in the world of cancer research. Although its headquarters are in Scotland it is a truly global force in the funding of cutting edge research. The scope and quality of this research is noted elsewhere in this review and is something we can all be proud of. You can download the full Annual Review here. |
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