Charity Feature

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The Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund (LINC)

The Leukaemia and Intensive Chemotherapy Fund is a charity working at the sharp end, helping patients at diagnosis and during treatment.

LINC doesn’t just help people who have been diagnosed with Cancer. Of course patients undergoing treatment are a huge priority for us but so are their families and friends. We know that the services we offer can help in lots of different ways, both practical and physical. But our help has a much wider reach. Our research post is looking into causes, cures and innovative outcomes and hopefully many people will unknowingly benefit from this.

Recently we have been delighted to be able to refurbish the patients’ day room on Rendcomb Ward and replace the old fashioned televisions with brand new flat screen ones. These kinds of improvements would not be possible without the support of local people.

Contact:
Sali Green
LINC Fundraiser
The Leukaemia & Intensive Chemotherapy Fund
Haematology Dept
Sandford Road
Cheltenham General Hospital
Glos  GL53 7AN
ÈTel:  08454 224422

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Rufus’ Friends’ Fund

Rufus Hedderwick, who had severe learning difficulties, was well known for his cheerfulness and love of life, and his highly developed sense of fun which included others as well as himself. When Rufus died in 1990, his family asked that no flowers should be sent to his funeral, and instead opened a fund to provide much needed breaks for people with learning difficulties who would otherwise be unable to afford them.

All requests are referred to the Fund by either Warwickshire Social Services or Special Schools. While it is not large, Rufus’ Friends’ Fund quickly reached a useful figure, and thanks to continued support from a number of  dedicated people, has been able to help eight to ten families each year since Rufus died. The Fund is a registered charity, pays no taxes and bears no administrative costs.

For further details please contact Rufus' Friends Fund on 01926 613543.
Registered Charity No. 1006484

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