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Are you looking for the latest updates from Lingen Davies? Stay up to date with the latest news on the charity and how we continue to enhance local cancer services.
News 13th September 2024
Two intrepid athletes have taken on a five-day challenge for us – raising almost £5,000! Elaine Currie and Julie Turner took on the challenge after being inspired by fellow fundraisers at last year’s Lingen Davies celebration evening. They decided to do something a bit different and so chose to do five triathlons across five consecutive […]
News 10th September 2024
A charity golf day held in memory of a young bowel cancer patient has raised a fantastic £4,063. Chris Embrey is married to Rachel Embrey, a Cancer Nurse at the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at RSH, and along with his family organised the charity golf day in memory of his brother in May on the […]
News 6th September 2024
Cancer biopsies at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital will now be quicker, easier for staff, and enable patient treatment to start sooner – thanks to a new piece of equipment that doubles the capacity of part of the process. A new £42,000 Grossing Station has been installed in the pathology centre, funded by Lingen Davies Cancer […]
News 20th July 2024
A volunteer fundraising group is celebrating collecting more than £75,000. The Lingen Davies Shrewsbury Fundraising Committee was established just three years ago by a dedicated group of supporters who have organised a wide variety of events including lunches, coffee mornings, raffles, quizzes and bingo nights. To date the small team has helped raise an incredible […]
News 12th July 2024
We’re delighted to announce that RAF Shawbury has chosen Lingen Davies to benefit from its year of fundraising as part of its ongoing pledge to give back to the local area. The base will also host Lingen Davies health awareness staff at its upcoming Families Day. Squadron Leader Tim Mason, Media and Communications Officer at […]
News 4th July 2024
A 10-year-old Shrewsbury girl who took on a 10-mile challenge has raised £345 to benefit our community. Perdy Haynes, from Belle Vue, joined a cycle-ride organised by the team at The Haughmond in Upton Magna. Taking part was an impromptu decision while looking for something to do on Father’s Day, but Perdy is delighted that […]
News 1st July 2024
Each year, we recognise those working in cancer services to thank them for their hard work, going above and beyond for patients and their families.
News 20th June 2024
Lingen Davies has helped set up free legal clinics for people affected by cancer across Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales to seek advice. A monthly clinic is held in the Hamar Centre at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital by a solicitor from a regional firm who volunteers their time to help with any […]
News 7th June 2024
And we’re hoping you can help us mark the occasion … Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday to mark Lingen Davies’ 45th anniversary. Staff, trustees, volunteers, supporters, and patients were joined by The High Sheriff of Shropshire Brian Welti and charity Patron Lady Jane Heber-Percy for speeches, cake cutting, and celebrations in […]
If you want to organise your own event in support of Linger Davies, why not find out more about how you can do this by getting in touch. We’re always happy to help!
