Gems Charity – Nov ’24
You have helped make such a difference. We can’t thank you enough for all your fundraising efforts, time and support.
The new Chemotherapy Suite opened for patients at LRI on Monday 21 October. This was made possible because of generous donations from the local community and the invaluable support of GEMS Charity.
The refurbished Chemotherapy Suite features modern amenities, new treatment equipment and six additional chairs. This will help to provide 4000 more chemotherapy treatments a year in a comforting and welcoming space.
Quotes from Leicester Hospitals Charity and GEMS Charity
Sunita Patel, Acting Head of Leicester Hospitals Charity said: “We are immensely grateful to the individual supporters and community groups whose dedication and generosity over the last couple of years, have made the opening of this new chemotherapy suite a reality. It is a proud moment for Leicester Hospitals Charity, as seeing the finished space and its state of the art facilities highlights the power of community-driven initiatives in making a very real and tangible difference to the lives of patients in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.”
Sally Anderson, Founder of GEMS Charity, added: “We felt it was important to close the fundraising gap for the appeal to allow the patients to feel comfortable and receive their treatment in a fresh and bright environment as quickly as possible. We are very proud to have been part of completing this project; hopefully, it can help patients receive their vital cancer treatment. This achievement shows the power a community can have.”
We would also like to thank the staff, who work within the Chemotherapy Suite, for all their patience and support. They kept a vital service going from a temporary space whilst the main work took place. Additionally, they made sure that patient experience has not been overly affected by the building work.
You are all making great things happen for the patients of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Sally Anderson
Main Stage Theatre Company
