Lorraine Smith

Lorraine's Booby Walk

Fundraising for My Wish Charity
£2,030
raised of £1,500 target
by 82 supporters
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My Wish Charity

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RCN 1049223
We aim to enhance the care to all at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit the JustGiving page for The Booby Walk. 

Shortly before Christmas last year, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My diagnosis came as a complete shock, and the team at the breast clinic at West Suffolk hospital held my hand every step of the way. Along with having surgery to remove the tumour, I had to have lymph nodes removed from under my arm, in order for the surgeon to see if the cancer had spread beyond the breast. This surgery can have lifelong debilitating effects. My WiSH charity is raising funds for a new machine which eliminates the need to remove so many lymph nodes, and therefore reducing the risk of permanent damage. Any donations made will be received with more gratitude than I can express.

There are now approximately 20 of us doing this walk, with ages ranging from six to sixty. Every one of us has been touched by cancer in some form or another, either directly or with a friend or family member. This walk is for all of us, to prevent others having to go through invasive and debilitating surgery, to give hope to future sufferers that there is always someone there to fight for you. We are fighting. Together. 

Thank you for your kindness.

About the charity

My Wish Charity

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1049223
My WiSH Charity enhances the care patients at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust receive. This comprises of; West Suffolk Hospital, Newmarket Community Hospital and community services in Suffolk. We fundraise for all hospital wards, depts and services and you choose the area you wish to support.

Donation summary

Total raised
£2,030.00
+ £266.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,897.67
Offline donations
£132.33

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