We are fundraising to provide an enhanced treatment chair for the Sandra Chapman Centre at the James Paget University Hospital, Gorleston, Great Yarmouth. This is in memory of our beloved Tracey Hood, who quietly fought the bravest battle with cancer until 16th January 2022. Tracey was taken from us far too early at just 58 years.

The fully adjustable reclining chair we would like to donate will cost £2,000. It will also offer heat and massage options for the comfort of patients, who will sit in the chair for several hours at a time whilst they receive chemotherapy treatment.

First diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 Tracey never made a fuss and continued to get on with life as much as she could during her illness. She was determined to be independent and even drove herself back and forth to hospital for treatment.

During her free time Tracey loved to do all things practical – sewing, knitting and carrying out DIY. She recently renovated a caravan with her husband which was used for family weekends away with her granddaughter, Summer. She also sang with two local choirs – Coastline Singers and The Oulton Broads.

Tracey was happily married to Martin and they were due to celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary on 23rd January 2022. She also leaves her daughter Kirsty and 3 grandchildren.

Tracey and Martin also had a son Dominic, but he passed away in 2005 in a road traffic accident, aged 21.

“We all miss Mum so much” said Kirsty, Tracey’s daughter. “Staff at the Sandra Chapman centre cared for her so well during her fight against cancer. Mum would be totally amazed but absolutely delighted that her friends and family would fundraise in her memory.”

In addition to Tracey’s friends and family, her former colleagues from Hoseasons in Lowestoft are facilitating the campaign. Tracey joined Hoseasons in 1988 to work in the booking office. She progressed through the company and more recently was responsible for proof checking brochures.

Former colleague Sue Julings and many others have said “Tracey was the perfect work colleague, always calm and caring with a great sense of humour.

“I know that times are difficult at the moment, but it would be just fantastic if everyone who knew Tracey could make a contribution, no matter how small. Hopefully none of us will ever need to use the treatment chair, but it will be there in the memory of Tracey for those who do.”