Patrons

Julie is passionate about the charity's research and in 2008 was invited to become Honorary President. When Julie was diagnosed with breast cancer, her oncologist Margaret Spittle (now a trustee) introduced her to Dr Anthony Leathem and since then Julie has been a tremendous supporter of our fundraising events and introduced celebrity supporters (including her son Simon) to the charity.

Denise is deputy editor of magazines and supplements at Newsquest, publishers of the Oxford Mail and The Oxford Times. Denise is secretary of the Witney Action Group and was invited to become a patron to help raise the profile of the charity in the local area through her extensive media contacts.

The man behind Pop Idol and the X-Factor has been extremely supportive of the charity, attending and hosting many of our fundraising events. Our honorary president Julie Cowell invited her son to join us as a patron in 2004.

Sky Sports Presenter Suzanne Dando is an active supporter of Against Breast Cancer and agreed to become a patron in 2001. Suzanne led the British gymnast team at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Since her retirement from gymnastics she's carved out a successful career in television, theatre and the media.

Gary is a long standing and committed supporter of the charity. He organizes the high profile Andy Gray and Gary McAllister Golf Classic every summer at Celtic Manor, and has helped raise over £270,000 for Against Breast Cancer.

Dwina Murphy-Gibb was asked to become a patron of the charity in 2010 in recognition of her dedication and commitment to Against Breast Cancer's work. Dwina is married to Bee Gee Robin Gibb and has kindly offered to host a Fashion Show fundraiser at their home.

Ben is a GMTV presenter and a long term supporter of the charity. He agreed to become a patron in 2001 when invited by charity founders Patricia and Anthony (his aunt and uncle). Ben takes part in fundraising events for us, including the 2010 Reading Half Marathon, and has helped launch the charity's IMAGINE... campaign.

Scottish singer, actress and TV presenter, Isla is one of Scotland's foremost traditional singers. Her Story Shop Productions co-produces music and films for a wide international audience. Like so many others, she has had close friends and family members who have breast cancer and was honoured when asked to be a patron.

Sandi is a familiar voice to Radio 4 listeners where she hosts the News Quiz and presents the travel programme Excess Baggage. In 2007 she was The Broadcast Press Guild Broadcaster of the Year and Channel 4 Political Humorist of the Year. An active supporter of Against Breast Cancer since 1997, she became a patron in 2000.