Two Suffolk Women Achieve A Guinness World Records of “Most Signatures on an Awareness Ribbon in 8 Hours” for Cancer Awareness.
After months of hard work and preparation, two local women have officially achieved a Guinness World Records title in support of cancer awareness. Mandeep Birdy and Emma Adams, founders of Hope to Connect, brought together hundreds of individuals to take part in a powerful Guinness World Records Attempt aimed at tackling cancer loneliness and raising awareness for those affected by the disease.
In a remarkable milestone, there were not one, but two world record attempts including the Largest Human Awareness Ribbon – both being UK firsts. While the ribbon attempt didn’t have the needed numbers of 8265 people, the team secured an incredible achievement: a Guinness World Records for the Most Signatures on an Awareness Ribbon with 891 signatures! Knowing these attempts had never been done before in the UK made the success even more meaningful, and the win even sweeter.
The event saw overwhelming support from across the UK, with participants travelling from Birmingham, Northampton, London, Brighton, and even as far as Ireland to stand together in solidarity. Hosted in at Trinity Park, Felixstowe Road Ipswich, the day was filled with connection, emotion, and a shared purpose to ensure no one facing cancer feels alone.
The achievement has been met with huge pride across Ipswich, shining a spotlight on the town’s strong sense of community and compassion. Local organisations, volunteers, and residents played a vital role in making the day possible, demonstrating our commitment to standing together for meaningful causes. We at Ipswich.love, whose mission to celebrate and champion the people, businesses, and community spirit of Ipswich closely aligns with the heart of this landmark event and we offer our hugest congratulations to Mandeep, Emma and all who took part – bravo!
“Hope to Connect so clearly brought their mission to life through two record attempts. The successful attempt for the ‘most signatures on an awareness ribbon in 8 hours’ saw a steady queue of contributors waiting to add their name throughout the day, and the final piece looked very impressive. Part of the verification process required confirming that each signature was unique, and it was incredibly powerful to verify 891 individual names, each representing a person and their own story.
Alongside this, the attempt for the ‘largest human awareness ribbon’ was full of ambition, colour and team spirit. Although the organisers and participants knew they did not have the numbers required to surpass the existing record, they still chose to stand together in formation to create the image. It was incredibly powerful to witness that moment as it spoke volumes about the true purpose of the event. Congratulations to Hope to Connect and all who participated. You are Officially Amazing!” – Joanne Brent, Guinness World Records Adjudicator
The event raised over £2,500 for five chosen cancer charities and in addition, “Hope” – the crowdfunder car – was signed by hundreds of attendees as a powerful symbol of the shared journey of hope the community will continue together, as Mandeep and Emma now focus their efforts on the wider mission of building the Hope to Connect app, the world’s first friendship and companionship app for people touched by cancer, helping to reduce cancer loneliness and nurture human connection.
“This was never just about breaking a record,” said the founders. “It was about bringing people together, creating connection, and showing that no one has to face cancer in isolation. The support has been beyond anything we could have imagined.”
Official event photos and keepsakes, including Guinness World Records participation certificates, will soon be available via the Hope to Connect website (hopetoconnect.com), alongside a range of merchandise to commemorate the day.
This landmark achievement not only celebrates a world record but highlights the power of community in driving awareness, support, and lasting impact.
Photo Credit to Owen Broom from Broom Films, and Tony Southgate
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Sam Sherman
Sam is a Co-Founder of Ipswich.love. Passionate about Ipswich, Sam looks to see how we might jointly reverse some of the recent negativity and bring some deserved positivity back to our beloved Town.
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