This September, Area and our wider Fourfront Group are coming together for a special event in memory of our dear friend and colleague, Katie Yeomans. We’re taking on a challenging walk around Katie’s hometown of Brighton to raise awareness and funds for the MDS UK Patient Support Group, which helps people affected by myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of rare blood cancers.
Katie’s journey with MDS was incredibly brave, and we want to honour her by making a real difference. Every donation, no matter the amount, will help MDS UK continue their vital work in supporting those dealing with this condition.
To contribute, please visit our JustGiving page.
For those who didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Katie, here’s a bit about why this event means so much to us. Katie joined Fourfront Group in November 2015 and quickly became a cherished member of our team. Her natural warmth and love for people were evident from day one, and in 2017, she moved to our People Team, where her positive impact continued to grow.
Katie was known for her kindness, her genuine smile, and her ability to light up any room. Despite her health struggles towards the end, she faced everything with immense courage and a selfless attitude.
We’re honouring Katie’s memory with a walk in Brighton, a place she held dear, and we hope to raise awareness and support for the MDS UK Patient Support Group in the process. MDS, the condition Katie faced, is a rare blood cancer where the body doesn’t produce enough healthy blood cells. While it can’t often be cured, treatment can help manage and improve the condition. Our aim is to raise both awareness and funds to support the MDS UK Patient Support Group and the families they help.
In tribute to Katie, we’ve chosen sunflowers as the theme for this charity event. Katie’s husband, Chad, explains why sunflowers are so special to us:
“Katie’s favourite flower was the sunflower; she loved them. They were just like her: bright, colourful, and always happy. They signalled happiness and hope, and that a new spring was dawning. And when you have hope, you have everything.”
Join us in celebrating Katie’s life and supporting a cause that was so close to her heart. Together, we can make a difference and honour a truly wonderful person.
Please spread the word and help us honour Katie’s memory and support a cause that’s so important to us.
Thank you for your support.
