Colin Tattersall (Tatts) sadly passed away on Monday 6th December 2021 after a 25 year battle with cancer.  Since moving to Exeter, Colin had been receiving treatment from the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he received amazing care throughout his cancer battle.  

Colin influenced the lives of many people through his teaching and rugby coaching and there have been so many lovely memories sent through to us since he passed.  In light of this, as a family we want to give back to the people that supported Colin and us so much during his stay on the Yarty Ward.  We have therefore decided to set up this page to raise money for ELF (Exeter Leukaemia Fund).

Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is a registered charity providing vital support to patients with blood cancer and other disorders who attend the Haematology Centre at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (RD&E).

ELF was founded in 1980 by Dr Miles Joyner, a consultant haematologist at the RD&E, who wanted to improve the lives of patients with blood cancer and other disorders through improved facilities, better equipment and the funding of research. Registered as a charity in 1987, today ELF is the leading patient-led support organisation for families affected by blood cancer in the South West. ELF has:

• Helped fund and build the RD&E Haematology Centre
• Funded the building of a critical care unit at the RD&E's Yarty ward, the Chevithorne family suite
• Funded Haematological research projects
• Funded NHS nurses and support roles

• Fund specialist equipment and fittings for the Haematology Centre                                                                                       

• Provide a range of support services for patients and their families at the RD&E and in their own homes.