benefits of fundraising

When you donate money to a charity, you want to be able to see how it is making a difference to the lives of patients and staff.

Below just some of things we support as a result of your generosity are listed.

If you are interested in fundraising for any department please contact Yvonne Francis: yvonne.francis@addenbrookes.nhs.uk, 01223 256163

Robotic Surgeon

Over the past year a robot, one of only three in the UK and the first in our region, has been assisting with surgery for prostate cancer. Purchased with the help of charitable funds, the robot enables otherwise radical procedures to be achieved with greater accuracy and less blood loss through keyhole surgery. As a result, the outcome for prostate cancer patients referred to Addenbrooke’s is significantly improved while their recovery time is dramatically reduced. So far, the robot has help in over 100 operations and may well be used for other procedures in the future.

Brachytherapy

This innovative radiotherapy treatment for organ confined prostate cancer minimises the effects of radiation to other organs and reduces patient’s post-treatment recovery time. We were able to buy the Brachytherapy equipment in 2006 and are the only hospital in East Anglia to offer this advanced treatment; one of only eight in the UK. It is proving highly beneficial to prostate cancer patients in our region and the surrounding area.

Breast Cancer Research Unit

Addenbrooke’s clinical research programme into breast cancer was broken up throughout the hospital so a dedicated clinical/transitional building was needed in order to expand the research. ACT raised an incredible £1.8 million, plus an additional £400,000 for equipment, through our flagship Pink Rose Dinners, together with substantial grants frommajor donors. The Unit opened in July 2008 and fundraising will continue to fund research in the Unit.

Patient stories

To read how fundraising has benefited our patients go to the patient stories page.