Peterborough letter writing event for cancer patients
Residents are being encouraged to write to people with cancer to give them a boost.Nene Nursery in Peterborough, run by Nene Park Trust, is hosting two letter-writing workshops on Saturday and May 29 in support of the charity From Me to You.The charity sends over 10,000 letters each year to cancer patients - at home and in hospital - to help ease feelings of loneliness and isolation.Liz Kentish, trustee of From Me to You, said the letters give "the recipient a little lift to their mood on hard days" or offer them a "much-needed distraction from treatment".
Ms Kentish added: "Cancer can be isolating and lonely. But, together, we can help reach and support people facing the disease and remind them that they are not alone."In some cases, they are a complete lifeline; providing a window to a world away from cancer."Our Donate A Letter programme is a special way for people to get involved in our work; writing a letter that can give joy, spread kindness - and really brighten someone's day."Events like this one are a great way for people to come together and enjoy being part of something that really makes a difference to the lives of cancer patients."As well as the letter-writing workshops - held between 11:00BST and 13:000 - there will be planting, craft activities and a sensory trail on offer. Nene Nursery said all stationery and refreshments were provided.
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Peterborough letter writing event for cancer patients
Residents are being encouraged to write to people with cancer to give them a Nursery in Peterborough, run by Nene Park Trust, is hosting two letter-writing workshops on Saturday and May 29 in support of the charity From Me to charity sends over 10,000 letters each year to cancer patients - at home and in hospital - to help ease feelings of loneliness and Kentish, trustee of From Me to You, said the letters give "the recipient a little lift to their mood on hard days" or offer them a "much-needed distraction from treatment". Ms Kentish added: "Cancer can be isolating and lonely. But, together, we can help reach and support people facing the disease and remind them that they are not alone."In some cases, they are a complete lifeline; providing a window to a world away from cancer."Our Donate A Letter programme is a special way for people to get involved in our work; writing a letter that can give joy, spread kindness - and really brighten someone's day."Events like this one are a great way for people to come together and enjoy being part of something that really makes a difference to the lives of cancer patients."As well as the letter-writing workshops - held between 11:00BST and 13:000 - there will be planting, craft activities and a sensory trail on offer. Nene Nursery said all stationery and refreshments were provided. Follow Peterborough news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
