Two years ago, my Dad was in Talbot Butler Ward in Northampton, when The Lewis Foundation visited with gift bags for the patients, he had told me about them before. He always refused a gift as he said they should go to people more in need than himself.  Once I was there with him when they arrived and I took a leaflet and explained that they were a charity that distributed gifts to people in hospital that were having chemotherapy. He was very impressed by this. The next time they came round, he accepted a book gift bag (and was delighted that there were boiled sweets in there too as well as a novel.) 

Unfortunately, he never got to read that book.  I took away a Lewis Foundation leaflet and swore that I would support the good work that they do, in his memory.

It is even more poignant now that I have 3 other friends going through this battle at the moment. This is for them too. Stay strong guys x 

Pre-Covid, I regularly attended The Lewis Foundation packing sessions where volunteers would pack the bags ready to go to the hospitals.  My mum has knitted blankets for their blanket bags and we have donated whatever and whenever we can. Just last week, Mum and I were able to pack some of their gift bags from home.

To help raise money for The Lewis Foundation, I wanted to take part in their Lap of Honour, where you can do any lap, of anything, in any way you like. 

Because I do not do things by halves... I have decided to do what I have called a SCOOT FOR LOOT. I have mapped a route around Northampton to about 20 miles and if I can do it without being arrested, it will be in Fancy dress on Saturday 28th November !!! If you can donate 1p or £1, it would be so wonderful. I have set a £200 target - anything you can offer would be gratefully received. I know things are difficult for people right now, so anything at all makes a difference.

If you still need convincing, then please read on to hear more about the Lewis Foundation.

At The Lewis Foundation, we source, package and hand-deliver gift packs for free to adult cancer patients in hospitals in the East Midlands and the community weekly. These are items that patients might find difficult to buy themselves or simply cannot afford and that brings people happiness and comfort at a difficult time. For many people in the hospital and the community, our volunteers are their only regular visitors. It only costs £3.60 to provide one of our gifts for someone receiving cancer treatment in the hospital. So help support our mission in making a difference.