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Luke Catchpole is raising money for SOMERSHAM WARD SUPPORT GROUP
In memory of Mick Catchpole
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London Marathon 2017 · 23 April 2017 ·

Somersham Ward Support Group is the charity for the Somersham Ward and oncology department of Ipswich Hospital. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for those on the ward, both in the provision of medical equipment and added comforts. Since its foundation in 1986 it has raised over £1m.

Story

I always said I would run the London marathon and it would always be for Somersham ward. They are a truelly inspirational charity that have supported many families. 

They were there for my family when both My Grandad and my Nana Margaret needed them. For this I am eternally grateful and need to do my bit to give something back. 

After speaking to Sue Chainey, the treasurer of Somersham Ward, I feel even more of a desire to complete my task. She replied with more detail of what the ward does. 

'Somersham Ward Support Group has been running for 30 years and in that time £1.5 million has been raised. That is an amazing amount and could not have been raised without people such as yourself, so thank you.

All patients with cancer on Somersham Ward and in the clinics have benefited from this. From small things like teas and coffees provided for them and their families, a cooked breakfast, toiletries if they are brought into the hospital at short notice and a gift at Christmas and Easter.

We have kitted out a relatives room, in case families need to stay overnight, the day room for both patients and their families to enjoy and also a childrens room where patients can be with children too young to visit on the ward.

We have also supplied equipment that makes a stay more comfortable.'

I want to give back to the community and support a cause that I'm sure some of you reading this will already know about. 

Many thanks for reading this and massive amounts of Love for anything you are able to donate. 

Infinity and Beyond ❤

Luke 


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