2020 Cancer Unit Appeal

1 in 2 people will develop cancer in their lifetime.  It is extremely likely that you or someone you care about has been or will be affected.

Currently, if you reside within North Norfolk and are suspected of having cancer, your diagnosis and treatment will take place at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital.  However, we are delighted to announce that March 2021 will mark the opening of the new North Norfolk Macmillan Centre at Cromer Hospital.  Patients residing in the towns and villages across North Norfolk will then be able to avoid the numerous lengthy journeys to the NNUH, often while feeling unwell.  They will have speedy access to first-class diagnosis and treatment of cancer closer to their home. The new services available will include Prostate Biopsy, Chemotherapy and Oncology.  The new Centre will also provide 20,000 clinic, diagnostic and treatment visits per year.

The building cost is being shared by NNUH and Macmillan Cancer Support.  Nevertheless, further funding is still required to purchase the highly specialised equipment, furniture etc. at an estimated cost of £500,000.  Cromer Community and Hospital Friends (CCAHF) have accepted the challenge of raising this money.

The wonderful generosity of the public over the past year by fundraising and bequests to CCAHF has resulted in raising £150,000 towards our target.  However, that leaves us with £350,000 still to raise in the next 12 months – a very ambitious figure for a small charity.  We are certain that, with your enthusiastic assistance, we can work together and make this goal a reality.

Please support the 2020 Cancer Unit Appeal in any way you can – by donating, fundraising, being sponsored etc.  Every £1 raised is truly appreciated and will make an immense difference to cancer care in North Norfolk.