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Hello, thanks for visiting our page: In our day jobs, we are staff from the Danum Gallery Library and Museum. We serve the good people of Doncaster and the wider public in our ranging roles; As front of house staff, educators, librarians, history and art lovers, artists, curators, and caretakers. We all enjoy getting out and about in the beautiful countryside, want to keep fit and have signed up to do the Peak District Challenge 2023 to raise money for a cause that’s close to our hearts; Cancer Research. Cancer affects everyone. It will affect 1 in 2 of us in our lifetimes. Funding for MORE research to find cures for the disease in its various forms is in the interests of us all. 2 of us have had treatment for cancer and are survivors, largely due to the wonders of modern medicine and science. Members of our team have lost loved ones to cancer and we know people who are facing the illness right now. We believe that with better funding for more research- the greater the outcome for those facing this disease. Cancers come in many forms and it is possible for many more to be treated and cured now but we would wish this for as many types as possible, all would be the dream. On July 8th 2023, we are making DGLAM history in setting out on our first team charity endeavour for a great cause that affects us all. Not all our staff could go on this walk as it’s vital our building stays open to support our communities in Doncaster. We have a great staff base and we know whilst engaging with the public on a busy Saturday, they are with us in spirit as we climb and wander through the lovely Derbyshire countryside like Roman soldiers marching, we aim to be victorious. It’s a group effort so thank you to all our supportive staff, family friends as well as the wider public for backing us. Take care, thanks in advance and please check for symptoms, see a doctor if you are ever in doubt about your own health. Love, hope and strength from the DGLAM team. Mina, Lesley, Peter, Neil, Joe, Carole, Karen K, Mel, Karen B and Lisa and Begona. (Also Hannah, a friend of the team and a nurse- joining us from Manchester, we are hoping she won’t need to administer any first aid, great to have her join too.)