Global Grant Success for Big Space Cancer Appeal

Cheryl Harrison has been appointed to the Psychotherapist / Community Engagement Lead that the Rotary Big Space Cancer Appeal is sponsoring for two years, two days each week.

Cheryl has many years of experience in the corporate, charity and health sectors, and retrained as a psychotherapist in 2013. She is passionate about supporting people to navigate the psychological impact of cancer treatment through to recovery and palliative support.

Cotswold Tyndale Rotary Club has secured a Global Grant of about £58,000 from The Rotary Foundation to support the Big Space Cancer Appeal, a £17.5m project for a new oncology suite at the Cheltenham Regional Oncology Centre. Wonderful news! 

The Club chose to focus on the Patient Information Centre to address gaps in mental health and holistic support identified by their community survey.

The funding will be used through two key strategies before the 2028 building completion.

• Part-funding the facilitator, Cheryl Harrison, to lead a two-year training programme. The global grant will provide iPads, videos, and training materials to help staff and volunteers better signpost services, especially to disabled and hard-to-reach communities.
• The bulk of the funds will provide high-quality fixtures and fittings for the new centre, creating an effective environment for patients and staff.

This collaborative effort ensures a visible, lasting impact on local cancer care and patient well-being.

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