In March 2021, a lot happened. I made a career change, starting a new job and my then partner (now husband) Richard went into hospital with what we thought at the time was a UTI. Little did we know what a journey we would embark on. This stay in hospital revealed a tumour in his abdomen. Shortly after, Richard was diagnosed with transitional cell carcinoma (stage 3) on his kidney transplant, that had spread to a couple of lymph nodes in his abdomen. His initial prognosis was 9 months but thanks to the support of the Clatterbridge team, Richard fights on and long may it continue!

A little about the Clatterbridge and its charity...

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of the largest networked cancer centres in the UK, and is the only dedicated charity for patients and research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.The Centre makes over 220,000 patient contacts to over 30,000 patients a year, offering pioneering chemotherapy, radiotherapy and proton therapy treatments from eighteen operating sites across Merseyside and Cheshire.By choosing to support our charity, you will help us to improve patient experience, fund vital research, the latest therapies and innovations in cancer treatment. Its thanks to your support that we can be at the forefront of cancer treatments: the latest equipment and technologies are essential to providing our patients with the best possible care.We constantly need to fund new ways to provide care and support for our patients, and their families. With your help, we can keep Clatterbridge as a place that stays in peoples hearts.