Big thank you from High Sheriffs as cancer charity celebrates 40 years
Cancer support workers have enjoyed thanks from esteemed company after two High Sheriffs visited.
Current county High Sheriff Anthony Morris-Eyton and his predecessor Dean Harris visited the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital to thank workers.
It was organised as the charity celebrates 40 years. It was due to take place last year but was delayed due to the pandemic.
Mr Morris-Eyton said: “It’s vital to recognise the work of Shropshire’s unsung heroes and I will be championing the work of charities throughout the county this year.
“We have to do everything we can to support charities as much as possible. Public funding is one of the real issues and the charity sector needs to plug the gaps."
Helen Knight, development manager for the centre, said it was wonderful to finally be able to host the recognition event and thank staff for their hard work in caring for cancer patients from Shropshire, Telford and Mid Wales.
“We know that the hard work of everyone involved with the NHS has been at the forefront of people’s minds this last year and as a nation we have joined together to clap for our NHS heroes. We wanted to organise something to say a very special thank you to the fabulous teams of staff who keep the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre operating, and have been doing so for more than 40 years now.
“We invited everyone to join our celebration afternoon and shared ideas and information about how the charity can continue to support the vital work of the staff delivering treatments."
“It’s been a thank you for the last 40 years and we’ve had some great feedback from the staff involved,” she added.
Anna Williams, who has been a healthcare assistant on the haematology ward for 18 years, said everyone on the team is dedicated to delivering the best care and support possible for patients and their families.
“I always think how I would want my family to be treated if they were in hospital receiving treatment, and I do whatever is needed. I’ve seen lots of changes over the years but I’m still here, it’s a wonderful team to be a part of and we build some great relationships with patients in our care,” she added.
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund is currently raising money to buy a new CT Scanner and fund the build of three new clinic rooms at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at the RSH. To find out how you can get involved visit the website.
