Charity, Health & Lifestyle | Posted on September 4th, 2024 | return to news
Twilight Walk raises more than £20,000 for breast unit
The event earlier this year raised funds for a specialised device for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s Breast unit.
As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is timely for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity to announce that an event held earlier this year raised £20,734.94 for its Breast Unit.
In May, hundreds of people across Dorset came together for the annual Twilight Walk to support those affected by breast cancer.
Every penny raised will go towards the purchase of a specialised device that goes above and beyond NHS service provision to help diagnose and treat breast cancer patients.
Mark Tatterton, consultant breast and soft tissue surgeon and ambassador for this year’s Twilight Walk said: “I am truly amazed and thankful by the amount raised and the volume of support from all the participants who have been touched by breast cancer in some way. Not only do I personally thank every participant, but I would also like to thank colleagues and patients who were pivotal in arranging such a special event.
“The acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment is an important investment for the future to ensure we can provide the highest levels of breast cancer care across Dorset in our hospitals. I also believe the event helped achieve our second aim of continuing to raise the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection and treatment.”
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity’s public fundraising officer, Amy Beauchamp, said: “It was amazing to see everyone who shone bright and sparkled as they got involved in the Twilight Walk this year. Your generous donations and dedication to assisting those in our community affected by breast cancer makes our community so special.
“Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be extremely challenging, and the road ahead may seem daunting. The breast cancer care team provides invaluable support to those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from the moment they step onto the ward.
“I am immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to the Twilight Walk, helping us raise £20,734.94 further to aid the University Hospital’s Dorset Breast Unit in their vital work.”
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