Charity Work

Carol’s Charity Work

Since her Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis in 2004, Carol has been deeply committed to supporting numerous cancer charities. She says, “I am eternally grateful not only to my nurses, doctors, and hospital but to all the dedicated researchers around the world working tirelessly to combat cancer. By raising funds through various channels, I hope to contribute towards helping future patients and, ultimately, advancing the search for a definitive cure.”

Carol’s first fundraising effort began with the recording of her debut solo album, ‘Smile’. Throughout her cancer journey, she received immense support from family and friends, and her mother found invaluable assistance through Macmillan Cancer Support.  As a gesture of gratitude, all proceeds from the album sales were dedicated to this charity. Remarkably, the entire orchestra generously donated their time for the recording at Pinewood Studios. The album went on to reach the penultimate round of the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and has achieved strong sales, providing significant financial support to Macmillan.

If I can help raise funds through lots of different avenues, then I may be able to help future patients and help a tiny bit towards the cure for cancer once and for all.

Carol is deeply committed to supporting cancer research and frequently participates in Race for Life events. She also dedicates significant effort to The Christie, the hospital where she received treatment. Carol has performed at numerous Christie events, including the prestigious Christie Ball in 2012, where she also delivered a heartfelt speech, helping to raise £110,000 for the Haematology and Transplant Unit’s development. She further championed their cause by speaking on BBC Radio Manchester to launch a partnership aimed at raising £1 million throughout 2013. Additionally, Carol contributed to the ‘Life with and Beyond Cancer’ project, featured on The Christie’s website, supporting those coping with the long-term effects of cancer treatment. Click here to learn more and watch the film featuring Carol.

Alongside these efforts, Carol runs her own fundraising page, with a goal to raise £100,000 to fund a single new isolation room in the Haematology and Transplant Unit – where she underwent her life-saving bone marrow transplant in 2011. Your support, no matter how small, can make a vital difference. As demand for these specialised isolation rooms grows, The Christie’s ability to save lives depends on securing the funds needed to expand their world-class facilities.

Carol is also supporting fundraising for The Christie through the launch of the PINK pBone – an innovative, fully plastic trombone that has quickly gained worldwide popularity. A portion of every sale is generously donated to The Christie. Read more here.

Carol has been prominently featured in Lymphoma Action’s flagship publication, Lymphoma Matters, highlighting her personal journey and advocacy. This esteemed charity provides vital support to those affected by lymphatic cancer, and Carol’s insightful interview can be downloaded and read here. She also spearheaded Lymphoma Action’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal, lending her voice for narrations and presenting videos at the BBC, helping to raise over £7,000 in a single week. You can listen to the appeal here. Carol remains a passionate ambassador for Lymphoma Action, regularly speaking at events to raise awareness and support – giving back to the charity that provided crucial help to her and her family throughout her illness.

Carol has delivered influential speeches at the Houses of Parliament, addressing Members of Parliament to advocate for progressive government policies aimed at transforming industry practices and enhancing support for those affected by cancer. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to cancer advocacy, she was honored with the prestigious Beacon of Hope Award for her exceptional work with Lymphoma Action.

Most recently, Carol took a prominent role in the Danish edition of Stand Up to Cancer, passionately highlighting the world-class care and groundbreaking research at The Christie, the largest clinical trial centre globally and the hospital where she received her life-saving treatment.

She remains a sought-after speaker at international events for Takeda, the pharmaceutical innovator behind the drug that led to her remission, delivering inspiring talks across continents—from Singapore and Denmark to Brazil and Boston. During a recent U.S. tour with her music, Carol was honoured with a Champion Certificate from the American Cancer Society, recognising her extraordinary global contributions to cancer awareness and fundraising.

Carol has been featured as a guest soloist on two albums with the renowned all-female brass band  Boobs & Brass, contributing to their incredible achievement of raising over £100,000 for Breast Cancer Campaign. She has also been invited to serve as Patron of the charity choir Pasque Harmony, which has raised more than £100,000 in support of Keech Hospice. Her inspirational journey and high-profile advocacy continue to attract organisations seeking her involvement as a leading voice and ambassador for innovative cancer charity initiatives and fundraising campaigns.

Alongside raising hundreds of thousands for cancer charities and becoming a global ambassador for hope, Carol now shares her extraordinary journey as an inspirational speaker – visit her inspirational speaker website to discover how her story is changing lives around the world, from Boston to Singapore, Brazil to Croatia, and Denmark to Mexico. Read testimonials on this website about her inspiring talks and how she reveals what it means to face fear, rewrite statistics, and defy expectations.

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