What began as an attempt to raise awareness about childhood leukaemia has ended with cancer charities benefiting to the tune of £6,000. It was back in February 2004 when Nottingham Trent University student Vicky Prince learnt her god-daughter Evie Prince, had been diagnosed with leukaemia. She was just six weeks old. Vicky and fellow design management student Vicky Pont set about encouraging friends to take part in the Nottingham Trent Girls Calendar. Fourteen female students from the Creative Industries course and volunteers from the university's photography course agreed to pose. The calendar was published before Christmas 2004 to great effect. To date it's raised £6,000 for cancer childhood charities. Vicky Prince is pretty chuffed about collecting so much money: "We can't believe what a response we've had. They're still selling well now at the reduced price." (the calendars have been reduced to £2 each. Vicky Pont says the charities they've chosen to help are geared around benefitting children: "We chose the charities (PACT House, Sergeants and Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood) which have benefited Evie in one form or another. We wanted to raise money for them to help other children and families like her." You can still buy a calendar at the Chaucer Late Shop on the tram line (next to the Trent University stop). | 
