A £600,000 cancer appeal is celebrating reaching its fundraising target ahead of schedule, thanks to some amazing community support and a £100,000 legacy donation.
The Spotlight Radiotherapy Appeal was launched in February 2023 with the goal of purchasing surface guided radiation therapy (SGRT) devices for Southend Hospital, designed to reduce radiotherapy session times and greatly enhance patient comfort.
Southend Hospital Charitable Foundation has vowed to raise an additional £275,000, increasing the total appeal target to £875,000. These additional donations will enable the purchase of another SGRT attachment, complementary immobilisation devices, and environmental enhancements for the Radiotherapy Department at the hospital.
Chair of the foundation, Emma Wynne-Morgan, said: “The board of trustees and I are incredibly grateful for the generous bequest we have received in support of the appeal. This unexpected and truly life-changing sum has now allowed us to extend our support for the Radiotherapy team at Southend.
“It means we can ensure cutting-edge SGRT treatment is rolled out to all patients by the summer of 2025 and help to further improve the patient journey for all those undergoing cancer treatment. We are so thankful for everyone’s donation, big or small.”
