Charles Wilson joins the Cancer Awareness Trust as a Founding Patron

Founder, Professor Sir Chris Evans is delighted to announce Charles Wilson as our latest Founding Patron.

Charles Wilson was a Chief Executive in the Grocery Industry, and his partner Rowena Olegario is an academic. Together, their philanthropy, amongst many other gifts, has supported numerous cancer related projects. Charles has lived experience of cancer and the challenges of a cancer journey, having undergone successful treatment for throat cancer.

Charles’ personal experience of cancer, his approach to philanthropy and his success in business make him a good Founding Patron of The Cancer Awareness Trust. The support from Charles has ensured growth in team capacity over the past six months and will now see us take a big step forward in our partnerships and engagement of people living with cancer in the design of our global platform.

“Sir Chris Evans recognised that good information is critical in helping deal with cancer. Cancer Awareness Trust is providing people with trusted information and is making a difference. It is a privilege to support CAT and witness the progress they are making.” Founding Patron, Charles Wilson

“Charles is a renowned philanthropist with an outstanding record in both business and in supporting cancer initiatives. I am delighted he sees the real potential of our plans and is now joining us as our latest Founding Patron and as one of our foremost donors. Together, Charles and our team will ensure we get there quicker with everything The Cancer Awareness Trust is developing. I’m very much looking forward to working together.” Founder, Professor Sir Chris Evans – The Cancer Awareness Trust

To find out more about the philanthropy of Charles Wilson, visit the Wilson & Olegario website here.

To join Charles as a supporter of The Cancer Awareness Trust, contact Mike mike@cancerawarenesstrust.org