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.
Brian’s Story
Brian has become a regular visitor to the fundraising office and is always happy to turn his hand to anything! Read more about his background and why volunteering is so important to him.
Alun’s Story
Alun, from Newtown and has two grown up children. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2018, which had spread to his hip bone, a course of chemotherapy followed.
Doreen’s Story
Doreen starting giving her time to Lingen Davies in 2016 when her husband, Des, was being treated for prostate cancer in the Lingen Davies centre.
Mary’s Story
Mary sat down with us to tell us about how she discovered a lump in her breast, at the age of 27, and during COVID-19.
🏃Have you been watching the Commonwealth Games and feel inspired watching the amazing athletes?!
🏃Do you fancy taking on a running challenge for a worthy cause?!
🏃We have four places for the @ShrewsburyHalfMarathon on Sunday, 9th October and would love you to run for us!
To apply, please contact Tarrah, our Fundraising and Volunteering Coordinator on [email protected] or call 01743 492396 👍
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Fabulous fund raisers, from a very grateful patient 🙏
Another inspirational public figure living life with cancer - taken too soon.
RIP Sandy ❤
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Olivia Newton-John: Grease star dies aged 73
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John Travolta, with whom she starred in Grease, writes on Instagram: "I love you so much. We will see you down the road and we will all be together again."Comment on Facebook
You were adored my both men and woman who just thought you were fabulous. We will never forget you 'Sandy' my hubby had a total crush on you Xxx
Useful suggestions on regaining and maintaining fitness during cancer treatment from the team at ICan.
The ICan programme delivers a holistic approach to post cancer health and wellbeing. Contact the team for more details.Strong evidence suggests cancer related fatigue can be reduced.
3 x 30 minutes of moderate activity per week can help increase energy levels and mood.
Moderate activity means any activity where you are slightly out of breath. Note this recommendation says 'activity' and not necessarily exercise.
Activity can mean gardening, walking to the end of the road, household chores or playing with your kids. This will be different things for different people. And that's ok.
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There is good evidence that shows people on this programme get good benefits from their participation