TLF WEEKLY NEWS
The Lewis Foundation UK
The Lewis Foundation Charity is a non-profit organization that aims to bring comfort +support to adult cancer patients.
SURPRISING CANCER PATIENTS WITH OUR CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Over the last week we have been busy surprising adult cancer patients in the community with our surprise Christmas Hampers, which have been making their way to so many wonderful recipients.
Every day leading up to Christmas, we're on a mission to spread joy to adult cancer patients in our community with our beautiful Christmas Hampers.
What makes it special? The recipients have no idea we're coming—it's a complete surprise!
We're truly touched by the outpouring of support from our incredible community. Your kindness and generosity are making a significant impact, and we couldn't be more grateful.
This Christmas Hamper Campaign is a shining example of the power of community coming together, even for strangers in their time of need. So much good is happening, and it's all thanks to you!
Huge thank you to this week's hamper donors:
Paula Hancock
Amy Jenkinson
Sarah Quick
Donate to support our 25 days of giving, by heading to:
Please note we cannot accept anymore hamper nominations as they have now all been allocated.
GENEROUS DONATIONS FROM DUNELM NORTHAMPTON AND MILTON KEYNES CUSTOMERS TO SUPPORT OUR CHARITY
A huge thank you to the teams at Dunelm Northampton and Milton Keynes, as well as the wonderful customers who brought in gifts for adult cancer patients in hospital, which helped to make the "Delivering Joy Campaign" a huge success.
We were really touched to visit the store and see 3 trolleys filled with gifts in the Northampton store, which will be making their way to Northampton General Hospital and 5 trolleys filled with gifts at the Milton Keynes Store for Milton Keynes University Hospital. We appreciate times are tough, so this incredible amount of gifts were unexpected and most definitely appreciated. Your kindness will help to make such a difference to the recipients who receive your gifts.
To everyone who participated, donated, and supported – THANK YOU!?
COSTCO SUPPORTS THE LEWIS FOUNDATION
GREAT NEWS!
Costco Wholesale via United Way will fund our next three months of Gift Packs for adult cancer patients in Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust from December 1st 2023.
We are delighted to receive ￡1500 funding as part of Costco's giving back to make a difference in the community, and this is the 3rd time they have chosen to support us in this way.
Thank you for helping us make a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with cancer in hospital, with our free gift packs and support. It makes the work we do possible.
If you are a business and want to find out more about how you could fund the packs we give to cancer patients in hospital, email: Lorraine – [email protected]
SPONSOR A GIFT PACK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The Lewis Foundation is dedicated to providing comfort and happiness to cancer patients in hospital.
Our gift station offers a wide selection of gifts, including hydration packs, the latest magazines, puzzles, books, blankets, and more. What makes it unique is our commitment to personalisation – patients can choose a gift that suits their needs and preferences.
We believe in the power of giving, and we invite you to join us in making a positive impact. If you're an individual or a business interested in becoming a gift pack sponsor for The Lewis Foundation in 2024, please reach out to us at [email protected].
We support 17 hospitals across the Midlands area covering:
Northamptonshire
Leicester
Bedford
Luton
Milton Keynes
Cambridge
Nottinghamshire
Chesterfield
Stoke On Trent
Sherwood Forest
Lincolnshire
Let's make a difference together!
YOUR DONATIONS CONTINUING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
"While I was undergoing radiotherapy recently, I happened to see the free goody bags, so I picked up the ones with some sweets inside. I was feeling rather low that day, and experiencing that practical kindness really perked me up. I did not feel so isolated in my cancer journey, thank you" - Andrea
This is how your donations & gifting your time contribute to making a difference in the lives of those diagnosed with cancer in hospital.
When you are in hospital, small acts of kindness mean the world to the recipient.
They know they are cared about and someone took the time to think of them.
We love that The Lewis Foundation provides an opportunity to build a network of support to help others.
One gift cost ￡3.60.
Be a part of making a difference:
Individual (one-off/monthly) –
Business – Join our Business Club and become a monthly giver. For more information, visit:
WE NEED YOUR STORIES!
We rely on people sharing their personal stories about how our charity has helped to support them whilst in hospital. By sharing your personal story, it helps to raise awareness of how our support helps within the hospital settings. This means more supporters on board, generating more funds and enabling us to help those diagnosed with cancer in hospital.
We use personal stories in the media, social media posts, awareness materials and fundraising. It inspires others to take action and contribute to our mission of helping as many people as possible diagnosed with cancer.
If you:
Have been diagnosed with cancer
Supporting someone who has cancer
Hospital staff who has witnessed our work first hand
Then please get in touch by emailing your story of how our gift packs and support helped and if you feel comfortable, a picture of yourself to: