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.
Pete’s Story
New Lingen Davies Trustee Pete Jackson felt ‘something was wrong’ for two years before he received a diagnosis confirming he had tongue cancer. Following a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, he’s now on a journey to find his new normal…
Justine’s Story
Justine attended her first routine mammogram which was clear but two years later in September 2023 found a lump in her left breast. She phoned the GP straight away to get it checked – and it turned out to be cancer.
Adam’s Story
Adam, 52, has been living with thyroid cancer and its affects for the past 10 years. He was diagnosed with stage three thyroid cancer following two years of tests. Unfortunately for Adam the majority of his treatment took place during Covid times but he found the strength to keep going, and would encourage other people to take advantage of any services and support available - particularly those offered by Lingen Davies.
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.
The news is out! 💛🌻
We're delighted to finally reveal that we've launched our biggest appeal to date - The Sunflower Appeal - a £5million appeal to grow cancer care across our region.
The Sunflower Appeal will double the capacity of chemotherapy for patients across the region who are currently accessing the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
This will be done through the creation of a Lingen Davies Chemotherapy Centre in Telford's Princess Royal Hospital, which will be up and running by 2029.
Combined with the existing chemotherapy services in the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, this development will double capacity across our region, meaning patients can access the treatment they need, where they need, quicker!
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This is so so amazing!!!!!! Thank you for all you do! Sorry to miss tonight! Xxx
Wow! Great news 🌻
Brilliant news!
A fabulous launch evening. Thank you all. Let's start raising the cash!
Wow this is amazing 🤩
Great. Just a shame you have announced this on facebook before communicating this to staff who work at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre in Shrewsbury
That's absolutely fantastic news! Thank you x
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund that’s amazing news.
This is amazing, thankyou so much for the invite tonight had a great time. 💛💛
Great news x
Fabulous news
I do hope this can happen. It’s good news for SaTH.
Amazing, if you need any help let me know xx
That's brilliant news 🩵💛🩵💛
Very exciting 💕
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It's our 46th birthday! 🎉
As the primary cancer charity in our region, we're beyond proud to work with others in our community to bring such huge benefits to everyone in the region living with and beyond a cancer diagnosis.
Originally launched in 1979 by Bernard Lingen and Frank Davies to bring cancer services to the region, we've seen huge growth as a charity over the last 46 years, funding new and improved services, equipment, technology and cancer care within our community.
While we can't eradicate cancer, we can make life easier for those who are going through it, or watching loves ones go through it.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this far. We've still got so much we want to do and can't wait to take you on the journey! 💙 ... See MoreSee Less
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Amazing charity 💗
Congratulations! We couldn't do without you all. We're so lucky to have you!
Happy birthday Lingen Davies Cancer fund 💞
Thank you so much for all you do! I'm so grateful xx
Frank Davies was my Uncle
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Do you love being in the great outdoors? 🌿
If you do, it's time you discovered the peaceful pastime of Nordic Walking - a traditional pole walking technique - with a friendly group who also love being outdoors.
As part of our Wellbeing Programme, these free to access sessions for people living with and beyond cancer are your opportunity to enjoy the benefits of this low-impact exercise with a community of people who share similar experiences.
📍Telford Town Park
🗓️ Starting at 10am on Monday, 16th June
These sessions are led by Cathy WALX with CoreVisionision - a Shropshire based walking and outdoors fitness group - and funded by Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.
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