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.
Andy’s Story
Andy's prostate cancer diagnosis ultimately left him with severe incontinence and other ongoing health issues. He now wants to raise awareness about the need for more public venues to have bins for men in their facilities.
Jayne’s story
Jayne saw her step-dad pass away from prostate cancer and has had two lots of cancer operations herself - she wants to use her experience to help others and has become a valued cancer champion.
Alice’s Story
Marc’s daughter Alice Christian vows to continues his legacy for Lingen Davies
Catherine’s Story
Catherine found a peppercorn-sized lump in her breast and since then has had recurring breast cancer. She shares her experience to help and suppport others.
Thanks very much to well-known artist Lyn Evans who has shared her own cancer story with us to help raise awareness of attending your routine mammogram.
Lyn was 50, when due to various reasons, she missed her routine mammogram and a year later was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer.
Lyn underwent a lumpectomy, a biopsy of lymph nodes, and six weeks afterwards an intensive week of radiotherapy, then her cancer was downgraded to stage one. Now the Shrewsbury-based artist will have a mammogram every five years along with a daily tablet and wants to encourage others to have a screening whenever they are invited… not to ignore it like she did.
You can read Lyn's story that she has bravely shared with us this breast cancer awareness month here: bit.ly/4dPFZoQ
Lyn has also designed a special Lingen Davies Christmas card exclusively for us this year which is available to buy in our shop here: bit.ly/3NuFHJk
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Lyn's Story - Lingen Davies
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Lyn's Story Lyn is a well-known Shropshire artist, running a busy studio, and caring for her family and two daughters. When she turned 50 she missed her routine mammogram as she was busy with work, mo...Comment on Facebook
Calling anyone with a Lingen Davies collection can or bucket! We are running short on collection cans in our office and need them for fundraising activities.
If you have helped us out with a fundraising or at an event and still have one our collection cans or buckets (thank you!) please can you return it to us at The Hamar Cantre at the RSH.
If you are unable to return it for any reason - please contact us at [email protected] and we can try to arrange to collect it from you.
Thank you!
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Thank you SO MUCH to Pipekit who have chosen Lingen Davies as their charity of the year and have been working so hard to raise funds for us - hopefully while having fun!
Thanks to Shropshire Live for publishing this great round-up of everything they have been up to as part of their fundraising efforts!
Since partnering with Lingen Davies, which exists to enhance cancer services in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid Wales, Pipekit has participated in numerous events to raise much needed funds and awareness for the charity’s LiveLife Cancer Awareness service, as well as support for patients during treatment and the after-care rehabilitation programme.
Commenting on the partnership, MD of Pipekit Martyn-Rowlands said: “We are delighted to support Lingen Davies and the work they do to help those affected with cancer. Lingen Davies is a charity close to our hearts. With 1 in 2 people affected by cancer in their lifetime, the work that Lingen Davies does to increase the awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, and how we can all live healthier lives to try preventing it is vital.” ... See MoreSee Less
Pipekit drives awareness for its charity of the year Lingen Davies Cancer Fund
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Pipekit has been busy this autumn fundraising and driving awareness for its charity of the year, Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.Comment on Facebook
Great to have partnership with a company that has amazing social awareness Pipekit