Great effort from local cancer charity

[ClaretTony]

Just seen the following and it's a brilliant effort from a local charity CARES that was set up just a few years ago by former Burnley FC director John B. It doesn't get much publicity but deserves to.





The generosity of local people supporting a vital charity has ensured that East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been able to perform almost 100,000 endoscopy procedures.

This far-reaching impact would not be possible without the dedicated fundraising efforts of Labels for CARES, which in October 2020 bought two endoscopy machines at a cost of £100,000. The latest one was bought in September 2024 at a cost of £250,000.

A spokesman said: “Since receiving its first donation from Labels for CARES in 2020, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been able to perform almost 100,000 endoscopy procedures – an extraordinary achievement, equivalent to offering diagnostic exams to the entire population of Burnley.

“This has been made possible through CARES’ partnership with ELHT&Me, enhancing our ability to deliver timely diagnostic services to East Lancashire and beyond.

“This far-reaching impact would not be possible without the dedicated fundraising efforts of Labels for CARES, directly supporting early cancer diagnostics across our local hospitals. We are immensely grateful to everyone who supports this incredible charity, bringing a truly life-changing difference to our community.”

The latest machine is the first in the UK and can take samples as it scans, meaning that there is a less time of waiting for results.

The money was raised by the charity through a Ladies Day, concerts, fun runs, casino nights and dinners, two of which in November raised nearly £20,000.

For details on how you can get involved or if you would like details on the next dinners in April and July please call 07800 714202.

[Pikehillclaret]

Great charity , buying equipment & helping thousands of people , I organised the Palazzo afternoon dinner attended by 100 guests
We raised over £3500 for the charity and Jay Rod was at the event which went down well
the next Palazzo dinner will be on the 6th July 25 if anyone is interested ( already sold 50 of the 120 tickets available )

They also have a shop in the town centre selling clothes Etc that's raises plenty

Cheers

Gaz

[beddie]

That’s a great read and well done to everyone concerned especially John B.