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Incredible amount of money donated to Macmillan Cancer Support from former
patient.
Pat Hamill from Broughshane recently donated £12,554 to Macmillan Cancer Support in recognition
of the treatment he received for mouth cancer at the Ulster Hospital, Dundonald.
The money was raised through various events including a sponsored walk, which Davey Donnelly
helped to organise; a Big Breakfast; a raffle and by generous donations throughout the year from
patrons of Mr Hamill's pub The Halfway House.
This is the fourth successive year that Pat has
raised a significant amount of money bringing
the combined total of Pat's donations in excess
of £50,000. Pat would like to thank his local
community and everyone who donated to his
fundraising efforts enabling him to make this
donation to Macmillan Cancer Support.
Mr Lannon, Consultant Plastic Surgeon at the
Ulster Hospital, Dundonald said:
"This is truly, a remarkable fundraising
endeavour once again by Pat, his family and
community. This money will certainly be put to
good use by Macmillan Cancer Support".
(L - R) Joanne Young, Macmillan, Davey
Donnelly, Mr Declan Lannon, Consultant
Plastic Surgeon, Pat Hamill and Cherith
Semple, Reader in Clinical Cancer Nursing.
Ward 4B staff who were involved
in #EndPJparalysis Pilot from
April 2018 to June 2018.
Ward 4B staff were involved in #EndPJparalysis
pilot from April 2018 to June 2018.
This was a 70 day nationwide challenge which
promoted patients wearing their own clothes
whilst in hospital. The ultimate aim of patients
wearing their own clothes was to enhance their
wellbeing by reducing their perception of being
unwell, improving mobility, decreasing length of
hospital stay and finally increasing chances of
returning to their own home environment.
All staff embraced this project, which has
become part of our ward ethos.
#EndPJparalysis
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