Weston Park – More than ‘just a hospital’

Irrespective of age or situation, statistics tell us that one in three people in England will suffer from cancer at some point in their lives, and one in five of those people will lose the battle. Whilst some life-styles can pre-dispose a person to developing cancer, the disease still strikes indiscriminately. One fact however, is a sure certainty – wherever cancer occurs, it brings heartache and fear along with it.

This fear became very much a reality earlier this year Lilian, my wife, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. I’m very pleased (and relieved!!) to be able to say that the treatment has gone extremely well and that she is well on the way to a full recovery. The treatment, support and care she received from the everyone at Weston Park Hospital has been wonderful and has given us both the strength and reassurance to face this.

Weston Park Hospital is one of only three dedicated cancer hospitals in the country. Its world-leading reputation as a centre of excellence in the fight against cancer is recognised, not only here in the UK, but also internationally. Our purpose-built Cancer Research Centre, partly funded through charitable gifts and donations, is fully integrated within Weston Park Hospital and is credited as a pioneer of numerous modern advances within the field of cancer research. For more information about Weston Park Hospital and the charity that supports it please visit:

http://www.wphcancercharity.org.uk/Home.aspx

To raise funds to recognise and support their excellent work I am taking part in the Great Yorkshire Run (10K on 6 September) and the Great North Run (half-marathon on 20 September). Your donations will support the charity to fund research and vital equipment as well as the support, information and care that they provide to patients and their loved ones.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you for taking the time to visit and read my page - please donate as much as you can.

Andrew