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Date of release: 23rd December 2024
Cheers to generous fundraisers
Generous pub customers have raised a glass to cancer patients and their families by organising a huge haul of gifts to be given out this Christmas time.
Regulars at the Broadway pub in Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, rallied round to show the community’s support for patients having chemotherapy treatment at the Snowdrop Suite at Wolverhampton’s New Cross Hospital.
Broadway staff members came up with the idea and spread the word amongst colleagues and customers. A Christmas tree was put up and tags added with gift ideas to be bought. They were overwhelmed at the support their appeal received.
Steph Friedl, CNS Oncology at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust’s Hospital at Home service, said “It’s not nice for children being in hospital over Christmas. For their families having extra gifts is lovely as a lot of families can’t work due to their child having chemo so will help them at such a magical time.
“Patients will be overwhelmed that the community has such a big heart. Patients will be in up to the 24th of December receiving treatment.”
Joanne O’Sullivan, Living with and Beyond Cancer Support Manager with Macmillan at the hospital, added: “I want to thank all of the customers and staff for their generosity and for including all patients on their cancer journey”.
Amie Rogers, Fundraising and Lead Digital Engagement Officer, said the gifts had been well received so far.
“We have such a generous community who always pull together and make a difference for our patients and – at such a magical time of year – lets our patients know that they are not alone”.