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Date of release: 20th December 2024
Capital gains for young cancer patients
Christmas came early for young cancer patients in Wolverhampton, thanks to a generous donation from a kind-hearted company.
Capital Group of Kingswinford supplied an individual sack of toys and goodies to each of the 27 children currently receiving treatment for the disease at New Cross Hospital.
Each sack of goodies contained a Capital-branded teddy bear and sweets but the rest of the presents were age appropriate for the patients.
Dean Bell, Head of Utilities at Capital, which employs around 150 people across the sectors of utilities, shopfitting, warehousing and road sweeping, said: “As a father to a nine-year-old daughter, it truly hit home to hear about these children and their ages.
“We decided to do what we could to bring a little joy to their day and remind them that even strangers in their community are thinking of them during this festive period.
“Our hope is this small gesture brings a smile to their faces and helps them feel the warmth and care of the wider community this Christmas season.
“Christmas is a time of joy and giving, and we firmly believe it should be special for everyone, especially for children who are facing such challenging circumstances.
“If we have the opportunity to bring even a small amount of happiness and support to these children during this festive season, we are truly honoured and grateful to do so.”
Duncan Evans, Capital’s managing director, said: “It’s truly lovely to be in a position to help bring even a small bit of happiness during these tough times.
“With two young children of my own, it really brings things home and highlights how meaningful it is to make a positive difference.”
Kirsty Lewis, Senior Matron for Children’s Services at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT), said: “It’s so thoughtful of Capital to recognise the needs of each patient at what is a difficult time for them, so we thank them very much.”
Amanda Winwood, RWT Charity Development Manager, said: “Capital has been really generous with its donation and the children’s faces lit up when they received their presents.”