I want everyone who finds it difficult to get to hospital for their treatment to have the opportunity to have a stress-free experience in the comfort of a unit near their home.
When I retired from Local Government in 2021, I knew I wanted to continue to be involved in Education so I became a volunteer in my local primary school hearing children read. I also wanted to find some volunteering work that would make use of my skills and where I could fit into a team and, as it happened, I learned that the Hope for Tomorrow HQ was moving to a new premises in Stonehouse where I live – what timing!
I was already familiar with the charity as, when I had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, I had received some chemotherapy and then ongoing treatment on the unit that visited my local hospital in Stroud one day a week. I volunteer for Hope for Tomorrow as I am so grateful for the treatment I received on the mobile unit, and I want everyone who finds it difficult to get to hospital for their treatment to have the opportunity to have a stress-free experience in the comfort of a unit near their home.
I’m no longer receiving treatment on the unit, but I am on oral treatment for peritoneal tumours, diagnosed in 2017, unrelated to breast cancer. Fortunately, Hope for Tomorrow has come to the rescue again! I can collect my tablets from the mobile unit in Stroud rather than driving to Cheltenham to pick them up. Strangely enough, it’s always on a Thursday and that’s when I volunteer at Hope for Tomorrow.
I’m no longer receiving treatment on the unit, but I am on oral treatment for peritoneal tumours, diagnosed in 2017, unrelated to breast cancer. Fortunately, Hope for Tomorrow has come to the rescue again! I can collect my tablets from the mobile unit in Stroud rather than driving to Cheltenham to pick them up. Strangely enough, it’s always on a Thursday and that’s when I volunteer at Hope for Tomorrow.
There’s always lots to do – I’ve recently visited local businesses promoting our Cuppa for Cancer Care campaign to raise awareness of the charity and hopefully raise some much-needed funds. One week I might be writing or proof-reading an article for the newsletter or website, another I could be maintaining the database or stocktaking. I’ve helped at several promotional events and actively looked for new sites for clothing banks.
As a charity, we fully rely on others volunteering as well as fundraising – without which it would not be possible to operate or exist.
Volunteering is so rewarding and I intend to carry on as long as I possibly can, knowing that my small contribution makes a difference. It’s truly a great team to work with. I do enjoy going in and it means a lot to me to give my time to them.
I want everyone who finds it difficult to get to hospital for their treatment to have the opportunity to have a stress-free experience in the comfort of a unit near their home.
When I retired from Local Government in 2021, I knew I wanted to continue to be involved in Education so I became a volunteer in my local primary school hearing children read. I also wanted to find some volunteering work that would make use of my skills and where I could fit into a team and, as it happened, I learned that the Hope for Tomorrow HQ was moving to a new premises in Stonehouse where I live – what timing!
I was already familiar with the charity as, when I had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, I had received some chemotherapy and then ongoing treatment on the unit that visited my local hospital in Stroud one day a week. I volunteer for Hope for Tomorrow as I am so grateful for the treatment I received on the mobile unit, and I want everyone who finds it difficult to get to hospital for their treatment to have the opportunity to have a stress-free experience in the comfort of a unit near their home.
I’m no longer receiving treatment on the unit, but I am on oral treatment for peritoneal tumours, diagnosed in 2017, unrelated to breast cancer. Fortunately, Hope for Tomorrow has come to the rescue again! I can collect my tablets from the mobile unit in Stroud rather than driving to Cheltenham to pick them up. Strangely enough, it’s always on a Thursday and that’s when I volunteer at Hope for Tomorrow.
There’s always lots to do – I’ve recently visited local businesses promoting our Cuppa for Cancer Care campaign to raise awareness of the charity and hopefully raise some much-needed funds. One week I might be writing or proof-reading an article for the newsletter or website, another I could be maintaining the database or stocktaking. I’ve helped at several promotional events and actively looked for new sites for clothing banks.
As a charity, we fully rely on others volunteering as well as fundraising – without which it would not be possible to operate or exist.
Volunteering is so rewarding and I intend to carry on as long as I possibly can, knowing that my small contribution makes a difference. It’s truly a great team to work with. I do enjoy going in and it means a lot to me to give my time to them.
