Cancer charity in Christmas cards plea
A county charity is turning to old fashioned post and the internet for one of its vital annual fundraisers.
The Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, which raises money to support cancer services across Shropshire, Mid Wales, and Telford & Wrekin, has raised funds in the past through the yearly sale of Christmas cards.
However, as with many charities the pandemic has disrupted its fundraising abilities, and the chance to sell the cards in person.
So the charity is inviting people to order the cards from its website, or by calling its offices so they can be posted out.
Helen Knight, development manager at the charity said: “Over the past 41 years the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund has raised funds to support cancer services for Shropshire, Mid Wales and Telford & Wrekin.
“We all value cancer services that are local and quickly available.
"The charity, which has raised millions of pounds over the years, has consistently underpinned the care that we, our family, friends and neighbours rely on to deal with one of life’s greatest challenges.”
Mrs Knight said the pandemic had let to the cancellation of fundraising events and closed its offices.
