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.
Tim’s Story
Over 35 years a charity is sure to see some changes - and Tim Cooper has seen them all at Lingen Davies!
Lyn’s Story
Lyn is a well-known Shropshire artist. She was diagnosed with stage two breast cancer that was picked up during her mammogram. She shares her story to encourage others to get tested.
Alice’s Story
Marc’s daughter Alice Christian vows to continues his legacy for Lingen Davies
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.
Have you visited the Telford Tree of Light yet in Telford Centre? You can nominate a pet or loved on and make a small donation.
Money raised goes towards one of five charities - of which we are one!
New for 2024, is "Pets Corner" so you can remember your furry (or not furry!) friends ❤️
The main charity this is year is Severn Hospice which will receive 50% of the proceeds.
The remainder of donations will be divided equally between Lingen Davies Cancer Fund and
❤️ Hope House & Tŷ Gobaith, a local children's hospice.
🏫 The Bridge School, a special school based in Hadley.
🏥 The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Dementia Care Unit.
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The Telford Tree of Light is a wonderful fundraiser.
Wonderful ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
We will be selling our Christmas cards and merch at the Love Plants at Salop LeisureChristmas market from 6th - 8th December from 10am.
You can even save £10 on trees when you go along!
It's set to be a brilliant market and we have some great Christmas card designs, including some specially designed for us by local artist Lyn Evans as well as a range of sticking fillers and gif#christmasmarketa#Christmass#SalopLeisurei#christmasgiftsg#christmasmerchm#christmaspresentss#stockingfillersllers ... See MoreSee Less
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Vicki Smallwood
December has arrived which means its not long to go until our Christmas Concert 🎶🎄
Join us at Christ Church in Bayston Hill on December 8 from 5-7pm.
With music from Shrewsbury Light Orchestra and Shrewsbury Male Voice Choir, it guaranteed to get you in the festive mood.
Tickets cost £10 and include a hot drink and mince pie and under 12s are free.
It's very much a family friendly event and proceeds go towards helping people before, during and after a cancer diagnosis in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Mid Wales.
Tickets can be purchased via our website here bit.ly/48TwRhT
With thanks to our sponsors Bluebird Care Shropshire and John Dawson Painting & Decorating.
Read more about Christmas at Lingen Davies here - bit.ly/4if42ko . Thank you Shropshire Live for the coverage. ... See MoreSee Less
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