Memorial night raises huge amount for young people with cancer
Phil Lancaster and his family and friends have raised between them an incredible £9,000 to support young people with cancer at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. The event was held in memory of Phil's son James who was treated on the Young Person's Unit (YPU) at QEHB.
The night was a great success, with an auction including paintings and prints from artists Hamish Blakely and Adam Bartlett. QEHB Charity Chief Executive was there on the evening and said: "It was a fantastic night that has raised a brilliant amount of money to support young people with cancer at QEHB.
"It is a poignant way of remembering James and the money raised will go a long way in helping the Charity to go 'over and above' for young people with cancer. I'd like to thank Phil for his hard work, and also thank everyone who came along and helped to raise such a brilliant total."
YPU treats teenagers and young adults aged 16-24 and helps to support them on their journey with cancer, from providing fun activities and pizza nights, to a specialised tutor to minimise the disruption to their education. To find out more about how the Charity supports young people with cancer, or to donate, visit qehb.org/teenagecancer
