JO'STRUST

What is Jo's Trust?

Jo's Trust Fighting Cervical Cancer is a UK based registered charity dedicated to women and their families and friends affected by pre-cancer and cancer of the cervix. Registered Charity No: 1076289

Who founded Jo's Trust?

Jo's Trust was established by London businessman; James Maxwell (1957 - 2003) in memory of his wife, Jo (1959 - 1999) who died from cervical cancer aged 40. The trust became operational in February, 2000 with the appointment of a full time director.

Jo's Trust mission statement

To ensure that women never feel alone in their cancer journey by providing easily accessed 'good' information, support and confidential medical advice free of charge 24 hours a day through www.jotrust.co.uk

Why was Jo's Trust founded?

Following her diagnosis in 1995 Jo (and James) had difficulty finding good information about every aspect of cervical cancer; its causes, stages, treatment options, prognosis, information about and availability of new drugs, surgical procedures and treatments, research papers and active clinical trials and support. It was their hope that one day everyone would have easy access to the best and most up-to-date information and medical advice, and most importantly for Jo, the opportunity for women affected by pre-cancer and cervical cancer to communicate with others facing similar challenges. jo

SURVIVORSSTORIES

Bethany Dinardo

beth
"Collectively we are able to support each other and provide: advice, words of wisdom, shoulder to cry on, humour and much more that even the most loving of friends and family can't offer."
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Mellissa Crowley

mel
"On the 10th of September 2001 I was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the tender age of 23 and had to undergo a radical hysterectomy with pelvic lympohandectomy. Since then, I have been campaigning hard with Jos Trust to bring this disease into the mainstream." Read More

Zoe Ruddock

beth
"If I hadn't had the smear test, I'd be dead."
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Tessa Shewan

mel
"I want young women to be educated about the symptoms of cervical cancer and also why a smear test is important."
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Fiona Snowball

beth
" The amazing, inspirational women on the Jo's Trust forum have been there for me morning, noon and night, when I've needed a laugh, a cry, a rant or simply to ask questions regarding my illness. Jo's Trust is a wonderful charity that I can't imagine managing without even today. " Read More

Dee Butler

dee
"I have suffered from depression because of it and I found it difficult to leave my comfort zone of home and had totally lost my confidence but thankfully I had Jo's trust to turn to"
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Joanne Bailey

Joanne Bailey
" Jo's trust is an amazing charity and I feel very honoured to be a part of it, it has kept me sane and at times kept me going on. I feel I can finally support other women in their fight to beat this horrid disease and share my experiences with them."
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