Fundraiser boosts fantastic total with spectacular event to support patients with cancer
A generous fundraiser has boosted the fantastic total he has raised to support patients with cancer at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) with a spectacular event.
Graham Norcott, 63, from Harlow, (pictured, centre, with the Williams Day Unit team) held a black-tie event to raise money for the Williams Day Unit (WDU) at the Novotel in Stansted on 26 March. More than 120 guests were treated to a three-course meal, live music from local singers, an Adele tribute act, and a magician who kept guests entertained. He raised over £8,500 through this event for the WDU team, who diagnose, treat and support people with cancer.
Graham, a committed supporter of the hospital charity, has held annual fundraising events since 2012, raising more than £58,000 in total. This was the first event for over a year, after a pause due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Graham said: “I’ve regularly fundraised for the WDU, because I want to help the people that work there as they are just fantastic, and I’ve always wanted to support the important work that they do, however I can.
“I invited nurses from PAHT to show my support and thanks for all of the great work that I saw when I worked at PAHT as a clerical worker before I retired and also when my family or I have needed their services.
“A big thank you to all of my family and friends, for helping me to organise this event and making it successful, and also to Harlow MP, Robert Halfon, for publicising the evening and supporting us throughout.”
Gary Taylor, head of charity, said: “Well done to Graham and his family for arranging this amazing night in support of our Williams Day Unit.
“Graham has gone above and beyond for The Princess Alexandra Hospital Charity, and the incredible donations that he has secured over the last 10 years have been an amazing help.
“Graham’s donations will help with the health and wellbeing of our patients with cancer and offer haircare support, where they will receive expert advice and support on hair loss and hair loss prevention, and also offer hand and feet massage therapy while our patients are receiving treatment on site.
“Graham’s recent donation will help to pay for these services for the next two years. We are incredibly grateful for his contribution.”