Middlesbrough care service raises £100 for breast cancer charity

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Staff and residents at Cygnet Newham House in Middlesbrough raised more than £100 for Breast Cancer Now through fundraising activities.

Staff and residents at Cygnet Newham House in Hemlington, Middlesbrough raised more than £100 for Breast Cancer Now through a day of fundraising and awareness activities. The 20-bed neuropsychiatric service supports women with acquired brain injuries.

The fundraiser included tie-dye T-shirt making, games and a chance for service users to share personal stories and raise awareness about breast cancer. Support worker and women's health lead Mshiana Ater organised the event.

Hospital manager Joanna Yarker said the service chose Breast Cancer Now because all the individuals they support are women. She described the event as showing 'what can be achieved when a committed team works together towards a shared goal' and praised the 'professionalism, compassion and determination shown by every member of the team'. She added that the collaboration between staff and service users made the fundraiser 'extra special'.

How it is being reported

• North East care service raises more than £100 for Breast Cancer NowMiddlesbrough care service Cygnet Newham House raised more than £100 for Breast Cancer Now through games, crafts and breast cancer awareness activities.The Northern Echo · 27 Oct, 14:00
• North East care service raises more than £100 for Breast Cancer NowMiddlesbrough care service Cygnet Newham House raised more than £100 for Breast Cancer Now through games, crafts and breast cancer awareness activities.Darlington & Stockton Times · 27 Oct, 14:00

In this story: Cygnet Newham House · Breast Cancer Now · Middlesbrough · Joanna Yarker · Mshiana Ater

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