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.
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
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Earlier this week Community Fundraiser, Angela visited Longnor CE Primary School , Brockton C of E Primary School and Rushbury and Cardington Primary School to collect the giant wooden eggs they have decorated for our Spring Walk at Eaton Manor on Sunday, 6th April.
Thank you to all three schools for putting so much effort into decorating these eggs - they look eggs-ellent!
To see these fantastic creations in real life, join us for the our Spring Walk at Eaton Manor Country Estate on Sunday, 6th April.
⌚ 10.30am - 3pm
💰 £5 entry per person (under 3s go free)
🥾3 mile walk
🐣Entry is inclusive of Easter Trail for children, with chocolate egg prize at the end
🐶Dogs on leads welcome
🍰Refreshments, homemade cakes, craft corner and more!
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*TEAM NEWS"
Last year we invested £1,000,000 in cancer services to support our community - but there is still so much more we want to do. So we're investing in our team in order to help meet ambitious plans for the future growth of Lingen Davies Cancer Fund. To be able to do more, deliver more projects, raise more awareness, and support more people we are recruiting for FOUR new roles!
Please take a look on the website and share with your network - thank you 💙💛💙
Be a part of something special: join our community.
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