A team from Lingen Davies visited Powis Castle as the charity marks its 45th anniversary.

As visitors made the trip to the historic Welshpool landmark on Friday, June 7, they also stopped by a stand from the Lingen Davies Cancer Fund, which first introduced cancer services to the area in 1979.

The anniversary of the charity’s launch by then Mayor of Shrewsbury Bernard Lingen, and local accountant Frank Davies, will be marked by roadshows throughout the community, as well as a summer-long fundraising drive, elegant garden party, and a series of challenge events.

As the campaign marks 45 years since the fund first opened, they are aiming to raise £45,000 over the summer in a ’45 for 45’ challenge, as well as inviting people to find out more about what the organisation does and who it helps.

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Before the charity was introduced in 1979 to develop a Cobalt Unit in Shrewsbury, patients from throughout Mid Wales had to travel into the West Midlands or up to Manchester to access cancer services.

In the years since the charity has also supported the build of the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre, as well as additional clinics and specialist areas.

Naomi Atkin, CEO of Lingen Davies: “We have a long history of supporting those people impacted by cancer in our community, whether they are a patient in the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, or a member of the public who has gone through cancer and needs support with rehabilitation. 

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“In recent years we have also launched the Lingen Davies LiveLife Cancer Awareness service to help people before they get cancer. We strive to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms of cancer in the wider community, helping people do what they can to reduce their risks.

“I am delighted to be able to invite everyone throughout our community of Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Mid Wales to join us to mark the 45th anniversary of this vibrant, thriving, and vital charity.

“I look forward to meeting those we’ve helped over the years, and new people keen to find out more about how they can get involved either as a volunteer, eventer, or fundraiser.”

The next stop on their tour will be at Southwater, Telford, on June 15.