Our Stories
Cancer patients and their families are at the heart of what we do. Read a selection of inspirational stories from the people we’ve helped and hear from those who volunteer and support our work.
Pete’s Story
New Lingen Davies Trustee Pete Jackson felt ‘something was wrong’ for two years before he received a diagnosis confirming he had tongue cancer. Following a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment, he’s now on a journey to find his new normal…
Justine’s Story
Justine attended her first routine mammogram which was clear but two years later in September 2023 found a lump in her left breast. She phoned the GP straight away to get it checked – and it turned out to be cancer.
Adam’s Story
Adam, 52, has been living with thyroid cancer and its affects for the past 10 years. He was diagnosed with stage three thyroid cancer following two years of tests. Unfortunately for Adam the majority of his treatment took place during Covid times but he found the strength to keep going, and would encourage other people to take advantage of any services and support available - particularly those offered by Lingen Davies.
Derek’s Story
Derek, 67, from Bings Heath was diagnosed with grade five prostate cancer in March 2024 after visiting his GP to discuss troubles with his waterworks. Derek was sure something wasn’t ‘quite right’, so he was persistent and continued to visit his GP until a biopsy was done.
Got any plans next weekend? You do now!
This time next week we'll be at the Shropshire Armed Forces Family Day - a fun day of activities to say thanks to Armed Forces of past of present and for attendees to learn something new.
🎟️ Free event
📍 Shrewsbury Castle
🗓️ Saturday 14th June, from 11am until 3pm
Make sure to visit the Lingen Davies stall to chat to Kerry about our LiveLife programShropshire Armed Forces Covenantenant ... See MoreSee Less
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Have you spotted it yet? 👀
The eagle-eyed among you will have spotted that alongside launching an exciting new £5million Sunflower Appeal, we've also changed our name...
We've been Lingen Davies Cancer Fund for 46 years, and while fundraising and funding is still a huge part of what we do, we've grown to offer so much more!
So, after speaking to some of our long-term supporters, we've changed our name to Lingen Davies Cancer Support to encompass everything we are, and everything we do for our region and the people living here.
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Congratulations on the new name, just amended all my social media links!
So, what is our £5million Sunflower Appeal all for? 🌻
This new appeal is a four-year fundraiser with the goal that cancer services will start being delivered in the Princess Royal Hospital in 2029, meaning...
💛 Cancer care can take place closer to home
💛 Extra capacity is introduced to support demand in the region
💛 There will be faster access to diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support
💛 The patient experience will improve
If you'd like to support the appeal, whether that be through a donation, fundraising event or volunteering, please email [email protected].
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