Cancer Connections has helped so many people from South Tyneside and beyond and we are proud of our long association with the charity and the wonderful work it does.
Managed and supported by a dedicated team of truly compassionate local people, Cancer Connections has made a huge difference to the lives of many people suffering to cope with the trauma and fear of cancer.
We are very pleased to make a donation of £250 to support the great work undertaken by the charity. However, our support is not just financial. Jonathan Carroll, who is manager of our Jarrow office, has been Treasurer of Cancer Connections since 2015 and before him, Brian Green, whose firm, Brian Green & Company, Torgersens acquired, had been Treasurer since 2006.
The charity started as a discussion amongst five friends in March 2006 and, from its base in Harton Lane, has supported thousands of people across South Tyneside and beyond. Although treatment in the NHS is very good, the care available rarely provides the emotional and practical help that many people need when trying to return to ‘normal life’ after cancer. This is where Cancer Connections helps.
About 650 people in South Tyneside each year are told they have cancer. The diagnosis of this disease can have a profound impact on the whole family. Most people have to stop work for several months while receiving treatment. Partners may have to give up or change work to care for their spouse and children can experience many different problems knowing that a parent has a potentially fatal illness. In these situations, it is helpful to share problems with others who have gone through the same difficulties. Keep up the great work Cancer Connections, you are an inspiration to us all.
To find out more about Cancer Connections and to make a donation, please visit: https://cancerconnections.org.uk/
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