Thorn and Zumtobel UK and Ireland, lighting brands of the Zumtobel Group, are delighted to announce their partnership with Cancer Research UK as the chosen charity for the 2024/25 financial year. Following an internal survey, employees overwhelmingly voted for Cancer Research UK, recognising the organisation's crucial role in the fight against cancer.

Cancer survival rates have improved significantly over the years. In the 1970s, only 1 in 4 people with cancer survived their disease for ten years or more. Today, this figure has doubled to 2 in 4 people. Cancer Research UK aims to accelerate progress so that in the next 20 years, 3 in 4 people will survive cancer for at least a decade.

Paul Kilburn, Managing Director Thorn and Zumtobel Lighting UK and Ireland, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: "We are proud to support Cancer Research UK and their mission to improve cancer survival rates. Our team is committed to making a difference, and we are confident that, together, we can contribute significantly to the fight against cancer."

Jan Leafe, Relationship Manager at Cancer Research UK, shared her gratitude: "It means a lot to us that the Thorn and Zumtobel has chosen to partner with Cancer Research UK, and we're here to support to the finish line with training and fundraising tips. At Cancer Research UK, our vision is to bring about a world where everyone can live longer, better lives and be free from the fear of cancer. We've made huge progress already, but we have much further to go – and we can't do it without organisational support. Every step we take relies on every pound donated. So, whether you're raising £250 or £2,500, you're supporting our vital work that will make a difference to people affected by cancer, now and in the future."

Thorn and Zumtobel look forward to a successful year of fundraising and awareness-raising activities in collaboration with Cancer Research UK, contributing to their vital work in cancer research and treatment advancements.

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Thorn

With nearly 100 years’ experience in manufacturing and supplying efficient, high-quality and connected solutions, Thorn knows lighting, inside out. Our knowledgeable people provide best-in-class support throughout the entire customer journey, while our extensive portfolio of products and technologies can be used for both indoor and outdoor applications including education, health and care, office, retail, urban life, architecture, sport, road, transportation and tunnel. Our unrivalled expertise and easy-to-use products extend further into our ThornEco range which offers economical luminaires for wholesalers. So next time you Think Lighting, Think Thorn, because we make light work for you. To find out more visit www.thornlighting.co.uk

Zumtobel

Our passion is to create quality lighting solutions that deliver total perfection. We are driven by a conviction that the right kind of light can create the right atmosphere in a building at any time of day or night. When tailored to people’s individual needs, light becomes something of an experience. We are always exploring new ways to come up with inimitable and timeless designs and are inspired by a unique creative ambition. When working on the lighting of tomorrow, we are driven by our innovative corporate philosophy of continuously improving the aesthetics of light. With passion, a sense of beauty and a forward-looking approach, we are constantly seeking to use light to help improve people’s quality of life. The Zumtobel brand is part of Zumtobel Group AG, based in Dornbirn in the Vorarlberg region of Austria. To find out more visit https://z.lighting/en/zumtobel/