The Amazon Breast Support Group

It’s been another successful year for the Amazons and I am very proud of our hard-working Committee Members and supporters who have made it possible to donate £10,000 to the SFHT Gamma Scanner Appeal and buy equipment costing £13,500, making the total expenditure £23,500 since our last Newsletter. 2020 will see an even bigger “spend” as the long awaited Tomosynthesis equipment is soon to be installed. This “state of the art” technology will have a big impact on breast cancer screening and diagnosis. During the year we have continued to raise breast cancer awareness and to fund-raise. A wonderful surprise at our “Hunters Race Night” event was when Claire Hunter presented us with a plaque dedicated to her mother, Liz Hunter, a founder member of the Amazons.

It followed the collection of national data, to which King’s Mill had contributed and was an opportunity for interactive discussions between Tracey Irvine and Mr. Jahan as the presentation was viewed. Mr. Jahan ably helped us to see the presented national information in relation to King’s Mill. How lucky we are to have this conscientious, inspiring and dedicated doctor and his Team.

I would like to thank again all our supporters whose efforts benefit breast cancer patients at King’s Mill and to thank the Doctors, Breast Care Nurses, Receptionists, Administrative Staff, Radiologists, Radiographers and Oncologists (The Team).

Pictured are Specialist Breast Surgeons Ghassan Elamin and Wisam Ismail showing 2 new headlamps for theatre work and innovative software which, used with i pad technology enables surgeons and breast cancer patients together to visualise the outcomes of reconstructive surgery. The funding from the Amazons for these, a drugs fridge, a cauterising machine and other sundries was £13,500. The Amazons thank their supporters. Supporters!

Pictured, in Nov. 2019 with the Amazons are (left) King’s Mill’s Consultant Radiologist Sue Creary and (right) Superintendent Radiographer Rod Bradley at the Amazons’ £10,000 presentation to King’s Mill’s Gamma Scanner Appeal, taking it to £450,000. (New nuclear technology imaging, including CT options available here soon!). Amazon supporters can know they made a difference.

Hosted by Kath of The Complete Clothing Company, supported by volunteer models and happy spenders, with free nibbles and a raffle the enjoyable evening raised £1,013. Thank you to everyone involved and to the management and staff of the Hosiery Mills Social Club.

Amazons with Tombola stall in Sutton’s Idlewells Precinct, raising awareness, having conversations, giving away Newsletters and boosting funds by £204.99p.“Thank you” to supporters of the event and to the Idlewells’ management and staff.

A night for excited punters to enjoy Terry Wiseman’s racing event with raffle, auction, £1 Lucky Dip prizes, free table nibbles and a bar. £1,690 was raised! Thank you very much to everyone who supported & to Terry and grandson Farley and the management and staff of The Triple S Social Club.

Plenty of festivities, food and friendship in the Amazon Lounge and generous donations of £1,400 from the Lotus Therapy Centre and £200 from old friends. Thank you everyone for making it so enjoyable.