The Christmas Star Appeal returns for 2024!
This year's festive fundraiser is set to raise thousands for people living with cancer this Christmas.
Our Christmas Star Appeal is back for 2024, and this year we’re shining a light on the vital services we provide to young cancer patients and their families.
Those who donate to the Christmas Star appeal can create a digital star, which they can decorate with a message of love, thanks, or remembrance. Supporters will also be sent a beautifully crafted wooden star for their Christmas tree.
Alex, who has recently been given the all-clear after going through treatment for thyroid cancer, is supporting this year’s Christmas Star appeal. During his treatment, Alex accessed a number of Weston Park’s complementary therapies, including reflexology and mindfulness sessions. He has also found an invaluable community by joining a Weston Park Cancer Charity coffee group.
Alex said:
“During my treatment, one of my doctors suggested that I should reach out to Weston Park Cancer Charity. I was sceptical as to whether a charity could help me, but I was amazed by the staff.”
“Everyone has been incredible. Nikki helped me to apply for benefits, Vicky always gave me a huge hug when I visited the charity hub, Dawn relieved my pain with reflexology, and Sally Ann managed to calm my brain and my body.”
Helen Trower, who works as a research nurse at Weston Park’s Cancer Clinical Trials Centre knows just how crucial charity donations are.
Speaking about the Christmas Star appeal, Helen said:
“Thank you for considering Weston Park Cancer Charity this Christmas. We need your help to fund vital research that leads to life-saving trials. With your support, we can give more families the chance to celebrate many Christmases together in the future.”
Alongside the Christmas Star appeal, there are a whole host of festive activities and fundraisers on offer for Weston Park Cancer Charity supporters – including the annual Sing Under the Stars event.
Your support this Christmas will help to fund groundbreaking research at our Cancer Clinical Trials Centre. It will enable us to provide emotional support for people facing a cancer diagnosis. And it will fund hardship grants for patients who are struggling financially.
Cancer changes everything, but this Christmas so can you.
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