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North West Cancer Research (NWCR) are an independent charity dedicated to putting our region’s cancer needs first, funding pioneering research, education and information to tackle the cause, improve the care and find the cure for cancer. Alistair Richards is the CEO. They focus on the types of cancer that affect people living across North West England and North Wales the most. This region experiences much higher levels of cancer cases than the national average would suggest and some cancer types are much more common than they should be.NWCR have funded more than £45m of cancer research projects since 2000 and they support hundreds of clinicians, doctors and students in the fields of basic, translational and clinical research. To this they have added information, education and outreach work to help local communities make the best decisions for their future health.

Dave Rainford manages Higher Folds Community Centre in Leigh, Greater Manchester. The business, a charity and community hub in a financially and socially deprived area, has grown and opened a now thriving 2-5 year old's Nursery to give local children a great start in their education and make the organisation financially sustainable.Their latest venture is a food recycling business, a great support for local families during the Covid-19 crisis, and we are moving into food recycling.

Neamh Grierson specialises in helping personal and business clients to look after their health and protect their families futures through various insurance packages. In this episode of The Journey Podcast, Neamh shares her journey and experiences including some top tips on networking. Enjoy.