A campaign to raise funds for cancer care at the Royal United Hospital in Bath needs more support from Calne and Chippenham residents.
The Cancer Care Campaign aims to raise enough money to build a pioneering cancer centre at the hospital.
At present, patients receive their treatment in poor quality 1940s single-storey buildings. These were built in a hurry to meet the demands of injured service personnel during World War II, but 70 years on the hospital hopes to have them knocked down.
Community fundraiser Zoe Tainton said many Chippen-ham and Calne residents will be aware of the issue as the town is in the hospital’s catchment area. She said: “Every effort, both small and large will make a huge difference to our campaign.”
The appeal will raise a minimum of £5million over the next four years towards the cost of the £20.5m new centre at the hospital, due to be completed by around 2017.
Mrs Tainton said there are already lots of ideas for fundraising schemes.
“The ideas are there – we just need people to help us,” she said.
“If anyone thinks they may be able to spare some time to help others, please contact me for a chat about what it is you would like to do.”
To join the Forever Friends Fundraising Group in Chippenham please contact Zoe Tainton on (01225) 825825 or email zoe.tainton@nhs.net
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