Our Stories
Cancer patients and their families are at the heart of what we do. Read a selection of inspirational stories from the people we’ve helped and hear from those who volunteer and support our work.
Derek’s Story
Derek, 67, from Bings Heath was diagnosed with grade five prostate cancer in March 2024 after visiting his GP to discuss troubles with his waterworks. Derek was sure something wasn’t ‘quite right’, so he was persistent and continued to visit his GP until a biopsy was done.
Colin Pritchard
Colin, 77 was diagnosed with prostate cancer in August 2022 and his treatment will continue until September 2025. Colin lived with symptoms for over 7 years before he finally got a diagnostic blood test.
Lyn’s Story
Lyn is a well-known Shropshire artist. She was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer that was picked up during her mammogram. She shares her story to encourage others to get tested.
Clare Roberts
Clare has been volunteering as a graphic designer for Lingen Davies, and she chose to support the charity after her dad was treated at the centre.
How's this for a simply joyful story!?
Derek and Sylvia popped into the office recently with £817 for us raised when they asked for donations in lieu of presents at their wedding last month! The couple - both in their 70s - met in later life when pursuing a joint love of travelling.
They married in Shrewsbury and wanted to donated to us to say thanks for the care given to John who is undergoing treatment at The Centre. Read the full story on our website bit.ly/3DYHRQh to find out more about how they met ... and how Sylvia proposed #cancerawarenesse#cancerservicesv#lingendaviesa#FunInFundraisingi#getinvolvedo#shropshires#midwaleswales ... See MoreSee Less
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April is both Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and Testicular Cancer Awareness month so it’s a great time to raise awareness, share information and encourage early detectors of both cancers.
Our Cancer Champions website has some really useful links, information and resources about both bowel and prostate, testicular and penile cancer. Please visit www.cancerchampions.co.uk/resources
Early detection is key, as was the case with Capital Radio and former BBC Radio One presenter Chris Stark who has recently spoken out about finding out he had testicular cancer after a routine trip to the doctors. Having undergone surgery he has said he was ‘effectively cured’ after the disease was caught early.
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A few reasons why your fundraising matters from those who have been affected by cancer 💙
Fundraising events like ColourFest, can help fund a variety of things to support people living with and beyond cancer. Here are a few examples of how your fundraising can help:
☀£5 buys a thermometer for a chemotherapy patient - it is crucial for patients to monitor their temperature between treatments to make sure they aren’t displaying signs of Sepsis.
☀£10 funds an Open Water Swimming session for a breast cancer patient - a support group to help mental and physical wellbeing to those who have undergone treatment for breast cancer.
☀£20 funds a Horticultural Therapy Session for a cancer patient - living well with and beyond cancer is extremely important. Horticultural therapy is proven to have a positive impact on physical and mental wellbeing.
☀£75 funds Yoga/Tai Chi Class for 13 people - helping to get patients back into exercise after treatment through gentle movement.
To find out more about the projects we fund, visit bit.ly/3Mo88bc
To find out more about ColourFest and how you can get involved, visit bit.ly/4hopBh8 🌈🏃♂️ ... See MoreSee Less
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