500 together

Our member Eve, nominated her friend Neil, who was diagnosed with Bladder cancer stage CIS T1 in August. He has had two operations to remove the tumour and is currently waiting on Biopsy results to decide on the next course of treatment   Upon diagnosis Neil he lost his job, and as he was self employed he cannot receive any Government assistance with income or benefit.  Normally, he would be able to gain employment but due to the current Covid 19 situation he has been unable to secure any work or help for funds just when they are needed the most.  Moreover, the ongoing situation with Covid 19 since March 2020 has meant Neil has not had the benefit of regular work to accrue funds.     In addition to the NHS treatment Neil has been advised to take supplemental holistic treatment, and there is a cost that he has struggled to meet - which alongside the diagnosis itself has put a huge strain on his mental wellbeing. As a result his frien...

We are pleased to be able to share news of our latest donation, which has an early festive feel as we help a family have a brighter Christmas after a very challenging year. Thank you to our member Jess, who told us about her friend Beth, wondering if we might be able to help her out. She told us that Beth, a mum of 2 young girls had been diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer and circumstances had left her struggling financially - adding stress to an already difficult time. Beth was kind enough to share her story with us. Way back in the first lockdown Beth went to the doctor about an unrelated issue and ended up having a breast examination. The doctor found a small lump in her right breast. Initially it was not considered a cause for concern, but 2 weeks later after a follow up appointment, Beth was referred to the breast surgery team at the Hallamshire for a precautionary check, whilst being reassured it was probably nothing to worry about. They wanted to biopsy the lump to che...

This week we are spending £210 buying a tv for a mum and her children. They have recently fled from domestic abuse and violence, leaving their family home due to the danger their father / husband posed to them. They fled with very few belongings and have been placed in cramped accommodation, hoping to be rehoused to somewhere more suitable soon. The social worker helped them move and has managed to source some essential items for the time being. The children have been forced to leave the area that they have been raised in and now have to travel on 2 buses to school daily. Their nominator told us that one key thing they do not have is a tv and we are pleased to be able to help out to get this for them. Even without lockdown the thought of having kids and no tv would be daunting. We hope it helps them a little. We did ask if there was anything else the family needed right now, but as their space is so limited they would prefer to wait until they are in a more permanent home. Once the ...