Charity Day
In February 2023 my Nephew Alfie was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukaemia, ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia). His world and his family’s life drastically changed within a week.
Alfie spent a week in intensive care, some of which was in an induced coma for lifesaving treatment. Then was transferred to the oncology ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. He is now one year into his treatment protocol and doing well.
To help raise money towards the fantastic team at PACT I have organised a wellbeing day at Mount Pleasant Hotel, Doncaster. Here is some information about PACT and what they do from Sarah, Assistant PACT Coordinator.
“ PACT was founded in 1977 – with a donation of £113 – when eight parents created a support group for families whose children had cancer. PACT started raising funds for a Christmas party and a summer trip for the children. The charity expanded its remit to include children with leukaemia in 1978 and, as funds were secured, services grew to include new ideas like the provision of equipment and facilities for families.
Over the last 40 years PACT has continued to raise money to help support the families, and increasingly to support the ward and clinic at the hospital.
We own and run a house in Sheffield right next to the Sheffield Childrens Hospital.
We provide practical support by purchasing equipment for the ward, school room and clinic and for the community nurses who look after the children in their own homes.
Every year we provide trips and treats for the children and their families and we own three caravans – They are in Filey, Flamborough and Berwick Upon Tweed. These facilities provide a welcome opportunity for a holiday break and some quality family time.
We know how families can often struggle financially during this time and where possible we provide breakfast and lunch for the Parents who’s children are inpatients. We also provide a treat trolley for the children where the children can choose two items free of charge.
We offer our support to every family who is referred to the Oncology unit at Sheffield Childrens Hospital and whose child has cancer or leukemia irrespective of where they live. Our help continues when the child is in remission or even if the child does not survive and it only stops when the child moves on to adult services.
Find out more about PACT by watching our video.” Sarah Harrison, PACT.
Joining me at the event are yoga teachers and holistic practitioners to deliver a relaxing and nourishing day of gentle yoga, breath work and sound therapy. Suitable for beginners to yoga or a little bit rusty from practise. A two course lunch is provided for you with chance to enjoy the grounds at Mount Pleasant.
The cost will be £75 for the whole day with a deposit of £25 required to secure your place. Then the reminder can be paid in full one month prior to the event or in two further instalments. The full amount will be donated to PACT as the event is sponsored by Remedy Acupuncture Clinic and the practitioners are donating their time and expertise for free!
Tickets can be purchased from Remedy Acupuncture Clinic. You can contact Vicki on remedyacuclinic@gmail.com or 07766770424.
Tickets will be on sale from mid April 2024. See you there! xx