Residents and staff at a Scarborough care home have raised £270 for Breast Cancer Now to support a colleague undergoing treatment for stage three breast cancer.
Vital funds for breast cancer research and support have been raised by residents and staff in Scarborough to support a colleague diagnosed with the disease.
A total of £270 was collected for the charity Breast Cancer Now during a special 'Pretty in Pink' afternoon tea at St Mary's Castle Grange Care Home on Dean Road.
The fundraising effort was sparked after Joanne Fawthrop, a Unit Lead at the home, was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer on the seventh of January this year after discovering a lump by chance.
Despite the shock of the diagnosis, the mother of six has continued working at the residential and dementia care facility while undergoing extensive medical treatment.
Her treatment has included six rounds of chemotherapy, a lumpectomy, and surgery to remove lymph nodes. Having completed her chemotherapy, she is now focusing on her recovery.
Families, friends, and members of the local community joined residents and team members for the afternoon tea, which featured games and a raffle to generate the funds.
Joanne Fawthrop said:
"Being diagnosed with breast cancer was a huge shock for me and my family, but the support I've received from everyone at Castle Grange has meant so much.
"Continuing to work has helped me keep a sense of normality throughout my treatment, and knowing that my colleagues and the residents were thinking of me and wanted to do something to help has been incredibly touching.
"I'm so grateful to everyone who took part in the fundraiser and helped raise money for Breast Cancer Now."
The event held particular significance for the wider community at the Scarborough care home, as several other residents and team members have been personally affected by breast cancer or have supported family and friends through the illness.
The care home, which is operated by St Mary's Care Homes, is sharing the story during October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month to emphasise how kindness and understanding can assist those facing a diagnosis.
Home Manager at Castle Grange, Nicky Horbury, said:
"Joanne is a much-valued member of our team, and her diagnosis came as a real shock to everyone at Castle Grange.
"Throughout her treatment, we've wanted to do everything we can to support her, and the Pretty in Pink afternoon was a lovely way for our residents, families and team members to come together and show how much she means to us.
"Breast cancer has touched the lives of many people in our home, so this was a cause that meant a great deal to everyone involved. We're delighted to have raised £270 for Breast Cancer Now, and we're all continuing to support Joanne as she recovers."
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