Remembering Linda Joy

Linda Joy passed away on the 23rd December 2022 after living with Myeloma for over 10 years. In her memory, we will be raising funds for the HaTS Charity which was incredibly close to her heart. Close family have requested no flowers in line with Linda's environmentally friendly values, so if you wish to contribute we thank you for any donations.

Please feel free to share any memories or messages, we would love to read them.

HaTS is an independent charity, whose overriding objective is to provide and improve upon the support and care provided to patients and families of the Haematology and Transplant Units (HTUs) situated in The Christie Hospital.

Originally known as ALUPAL, the charity, celebrating 30 years of existence in 2016, helps patients and their families overcome some of the day-to-day challenges they encounter when faced with life-threatening illnesses and periods of isolation.

Whilst recognising the excellent clinical care and support provided by the HTUs, HaTS also recognises that sometimes patients and their families need that little extra support, often outside of the NHS resources.

The funds raised by HaTS are used to provide financial assistance to those patients and carers experiencing difficulties. The funds also help to improve the service provided on the unit, mainly by giving Complementary Therapies to patients and carers alike. These therapies help with the physical and emotional effects experienced as a result of a cancer diagnosis.