Spire Parkway Hospital supports Cancer Research UK with a £10,500 donation
10 September 2024
- Staff from West Midlands based hospital raise money for cancer charity close to their hearts
Spire Parkway Hospital colleagues recently took part in Race for Life’s Pretty Muddy obstacle course at Cofton Park, Birmingham and raised £10,505.50 for Cancer Research UK.
More than 50 colleagues at Spire Parkway Hospital participated in the charity event and raised £9,505.50. Spire Healthcare’s Head Office added an additional £1,000 to boost the fundraising amount up to £10,505.50 for Cancer Research UK. The total exceeded the hospitals initial target by over 700%.
Staff at Spire Parkway Hospital with their charity donation to Cancer Research
The staff at Parkway have vowed to take part in the Pretty Muddy Run again next year and plan to double the number of participants. They have also set themselves a greater target of £20,000, double their fundraising total this year.
Emily Montgomery, Hospital Director at Spire Parkway Hospital, said: “Our team at Spire Parkway Hospital were honoured to take part in Cancer Research UK’s Pretty Muddy run as it’s a cause that is close to all our hearts.
“Most people can say they have been personally affected by cancer, whether that be through a family member or friend, or even being diagnosed and fighting yourself. Throughout my nursing career, I have cared for those diagnosed with cancer and have seen many good survival stories, all helped by Cancer Research UK’s efforts.
“Without Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work on the drug Tamoxifen, I may not be here today. In 2015, I had breast cancer and underwent 3 years of treatments and surgeries. I also have close family members who have fought or are currently fighting cancer. We are survivors because of Cancer Research UK, so you will understand my drive to raise funds for this amazing charity.
“This event was an amazing way for the Parkway family to actively contribute to finding solutions and supporting those affected by cancer. Thank you to everyone who donated and a huge well done to all colleagues who took part.”
Emily Montgomery taking part in the Pretty Muddy Run
Jayna Kawa, Relationship Manager at Cancer Research UK, met with colleagues at Spire Parkway Hospital, including Emily Montgomery, Hospital Director, and Sharon Yates, Cancer Services Manager. The staff at Parkway were proud to hand over their donation to the charity.
Sharon Yates, Cancer Services Manager, Jayna Kawa, Relationship Manager at Cancer Research UK and Emily Montgomery, Hospital Director
Jayna said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Spire Healthcare for raising such a phenomenal amount. We hope their story will encourage other participants to give their fundraising one last push as well as inspire others to take part next year.
“Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime. Funds raised – whether it’s £10 or £100 – will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, helping save more lives.
“We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the UK.”
Since Race for Life began in 1994, more than 10 million people have taken part, funding 30 years of hope and progress. Money raised has helped to develop beneficial radiography and led the development of the Human Papillomavirus Virus vaccine, which is expected to prevent almost 90% of cervical cancers in the UK. The charity has funded many large clinical trials looking at the effectiveness of the drug tamoxifen and the research shaped the way the drug is used to treat breast cancer today.