John Powell, the esteemed former captain of Whittle-le-Woods’ Shaw Hill Golf Club, has generously donated £12,300 to the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. This significant sum was raised during his captaincy, following his own battle with prostate cancer back in 2017.
As a former patient of the Rosemere Cancer Centre, located at the Royal Preston Hospital, John underwent a keyhole procedure made possible by the world’s most advanced robotic surgical system, the DaVinci Xi. This cutting-edge system, purchased by the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, allowed for surgeons to operate on him, ultimately aiding in his treatment and recovery process.
John expressed his gratitude, crediting the success of his fundraising efforts to the members of Shaw Hill Golf Club by stating, “I am delighted by the amount I raised during my captaincy and very grateful to all members of Shaw Hill Golf Cub for their generosity.” Additionally, he acknowledged the significant influence his wife, Hilary, had, as she had previously supported the foundation during her own tenure as Lady Captain in 2016.
Sue Swire, the fundraising manager for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, expressed her gratitude, stating, “What a wonderful donation from John Powell. Our huge thanks go out to him and all members of Shaw Hill Golf Club who supported John’s fundraising during his captaincy.” She also emphasized the importance of such contributions in directly benefiting former patients and making the cancer treatment journey less stressful and difficult.
Through its fundraising efforts, the Rosemere Cancer Foundation has been able to provide world-class cancer treatments and services to patients across Lancashire and South Cumbria, not only at the Rosemere Cancer Centre, but also at eight other local hospital cancer units across the two counties. These include units at the Royal Blackburn and Chorley and South Ribble Hospitals, demonstrating the widespread impact of the foundation’s work.
In conclusion, John Powell’s generous donation is a testament to the impact of community support and fundraising efforts in contributing to the ongoing success of cancer treatment initiatives. It serves as an inspiration to others, highlighting the difference that can be made through dedication and generosity in the face of adversity.