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Breast cancer charity in Milton Keynes is presented with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

October 1, 2020 by Suzan Leave a Comment

With our grateful thanks to the MKFM News website for the share of this article and photo.

Bosom Pals (MK) has been presented with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of the work they have done for local breast cancer patients over the past 29 years.

The influence of Bosom Pals (MK) has contributed significantly to patient services at Milton Keynes University Hospital’s Breast Care Unit and the new Cancer Centre. Their main purpose, however, has always been to offer friendship and support to anyone affected by breast cancer.

Bosom Pals (MK) was founded in 1991 by two breast cancer patients with the help of a breast care nurse at MKUH. The group membership now stands at over 80 and includes several women with gynaecological cancers.

The award is the highest accolade a voluntary organisation can receive in the UK and was presented to Bosom Pals (MK) by HM Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire at a small, socially-distanced ceremony at the offices of AgeUK in Milton Keynes, on Tuesday 29 September, when the MK Mayor, Cllr Andrew Geary, and Andrew Farncombe, The High Sherriff of Buckinghamshire, were also in attendance.

Jaff Newton, who joined Bosom Pals (MK) in 1992 and has been President of the group since 2012, said: “It is wonderful for our Bosom Pals (MK) group to receive this award, which is a tribute to all our members past and present.

“We are thrilled and humbled that our work has been recognised, but it would never have been possible without the amazing support and generosity of the Milton Keynes people and the unstinting service and compassion of the staff of MKUH, who have been there for us every step of the way. We cannot thank everyone enough for their support, especially in these difficult times during the pandemic. None of this would have happened were it not for the Community Foundation who so kindly thought to nominate us for the award in the first place.

“We had planned for a larger event in the heart of Milton Keynes at The Rose, Campbell Park with our members and loyal supporters but this would not have been appropriate during this very difficult time. AgeUK at the Peartree Centre came to our rescue with the offer of their large meeting room and so three members of Bosom Pals (MK) – Chair Linda Wilson, Treasurer Doreen la Bastide, and myself – were able to receive the award from HM Lord-Lieutenant in the presence of the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire and the Mayor of Milton Keynes. A full celebration will be the order of the day when circumstances allow.”

Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire, added: “Congratulations to Bosom Pals (MK) on their Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service which is a credit to all their volunteers who provide much-needed support to those diagnosed with breast and gynaecological cancer in Milton Keynes. Since the awards were created in 2002, just 46 organisations have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in Buckinghamshire. I commend them on this remarkable achievement which is richly deserved.”

Sally Burnie, Head of Cancer Services and Lead Cancer Nurse at MKUH, said: “We are delighted that Bosom Pals (MK) has received this award for all of their support, work and contribution to cancer services and patients in Milton Keynes over the years.

“The group have made a real difference to patients with their dedication, care and compassion and they fully deserve this prestigious award.”

For more information on Bosom Pals (MK) please visit their website at bosompals-miltonkeynes.btck.co.uk.

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New lottery funding for the Lighthouse Centre Northampton

September 5, 2020 by Suzan Leave a Comment

The Lighthouse Centre in nearby Northampton now has special Lottery funding to support and extend its brilliant work.
article about the lighthouse centre northamptonThe Lighthouse Centre (TLC) is an innovative complementary therapy centre offering holistic therapies for people with long term conditions or cancers in their own home. TLC is patient orientated with patient needs at the centre of any therapy or treatment that is prescribed.
Treatments include:

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Filed Under: cancer charities MK, Latest, Support groups Tagged With: cancer help milton keynes, cancer support milton keynes, cancer-service-northampton, cancer-support-northampton, the-lighthouse-centre-northampton

MK’s Bosom Pals breast cancer support charity wins Queen’s Award

June 2, 2020 by Suzan Leave a Comment

We’re thrilled to announce that Bosom Pals, our large and highly successful breast cancer support group, has won the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service!

Led by President Jaff Newton, who is also Secretary of the MKCPP, many Bosom Pals members also work closely with the MKCPP to share best practice across all areas of cancer care in the city.

It’s said that winning this prestigious award is equivalent to being awarded an MBE. So please join us in sending Bosom Pals our sincerest and fondest congratulations.

 

 

 

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Help keep Henry’s last wish alive

May 14, 2020 by Suzan Leave a Comment

Henry Dylan Allen was just two years old in February 2012 when he was diagnosed with a terrible childhood cancer: Stage 4, High Risk, MYCN Amplified Neuroblastoma. Hopefully, you will know his story – he is a local superhero.

Henry Allen

Henry went through two years of gruelling tests, painful treatments and surgeries yet Henry smiled. His happiness and bravery were astonishing.

‘Henry’s Happiness’ won the hearts of our community and the fundraising began – fundraising initially for treatment abroad. Henry’s condition deteriorated and there were no more options. Henry came home and sadly on the 20th October 2013 superhero Henry gained his angel wings. Gone but never forgotten.

But, as with all superheroes, Henry had dreamt BIG and he made his Mummy and Daddy “pinkie promise” to follow his dreams and help the other children. The Henry Allen Trust (THAT) was born.

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Macmillan iHOPE courses – online in 2020

April 22, 2020 by Suzan 2 Comments

There are two more Macmillan iHope courses starting in May and June, virtually of course given the COVID19 pandemic. Many thanks to Christine Cowap, our regional Macmillan Engagement Lead for sharing this information:

Filed Under: Blogs, Cancer services, Latest, Support groups Tagged With: cancer information milton keynes, cancer support milton keynes, Macmilllan-ihope-courses, Milton Keynes Cancer Patient Partnership, milton-keynes-cancer-information, MKCPP

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