A donation of more than £1,000 by Loadhog, Sheffields packaging innovator, to the Weston Park Cancer Support Centre will help cancer patients cope better with unpleasant side effects of their treatment.
The hour-long auricular acupuncture sessions, offered by the Cancer Support Centre, improve sleep, help to reduce stress, anxiety and the intensity and regularity of the hot flushes, which can result from exhausting cancer treatment in the hospital.
Anne Crofts, senior support nurse at the centre, had already decided to raise cash by running the York 10k to purchase new chairs which enable the patients to rest and recline during the treatment. When Loadhog heard about her effort it wanted to support her fundraising. The companys donation will not only help Anne to reach her target but will also allow the centre to search for leg supports during treatment.
Anne said: We are thrilled that Loadhog recognised how important the special chairs are to acupuncture benefitting the patients. Reducing this particularly stressful side effect helps us to improve the lives of people undergoing strenuous cancer treatment. Thank you Loadhog, we are all grateful.
Situated close to the hospital, the Weston Park Cancer Support Centre is a charity, which offers a range of services run by healthcare professions to support anyone affected by cancer; patient, family or friend.