When our dad Neil was diagnosed with inoperable oesophageal cancer in June this year he was initially told he had less than 6 months. Now, after the UGI and HODU teams at Airedale hospital set to with a treatment plan he will be celebrating his 60th birthday in November.

We want to give back to the HODU and UGI department as thanks for looking after our dad and giving us more time with him - the support they’ve given to him and his partner Hilary have been amazing and we’re very grateful to Airedale’s HODU and UGI units. The funds and support we give enable the staff at Airedale to go above and beyond for the Airedale community.

Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is the official charity of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. They support the staff, patients and communities of Airedale across 700 square miles of West and North Yorkshire and East Lancashire.