Mum battling cancer for the second time 'astonished' by Wakefield's generosity

With the support of family and friends, Donna Cole has organised a Cancer Charity Night this Friday to raise funds for the Hematology Ward at Pinderfields Hospital.

Donations have flooded in from business and the community to be used as raffle prizes on the night to raise funds for the ward and have exceeded all expectations.

Donna, 51, said: "I can't believe the generosity of people, it has been amazing.

"The prizes from donations we've received have been phenomenal."

Billie Lousie Bowes helped organise the event, not only to support her friend but also to give back to the hospital where she now spends most of her time.

The fundraising event at The New pot Oil pub in Wrenthorpe, will include live entertainment and raffles with prizes ranging from beauty products, Loose Women tickets and bottomless brunch vouchers.

Donna said: “I would like to raise as much money as I can to buy another Ice Cap machine for the hospital as I know one machine can only treat two people at a time.

"If I can reach my target of £1,000, I will be extremely happy, I have an amazing team behind me supporting me with everything."

When speaking about her experience Donna, who was first diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in September, 2012, said: “I am going to fight it as much and for as long as I can, I will not let it beat me.

“My mindset is I am going to do this and I will beat cancer, I have done it once and I can do it again.”

The charity night will kick-off at 5pm this Friday, February 28.

Children's activities will be taking place from 5pm to 7pm, but due to the venue's licence, children will not be allowed within the premises after 7pm.

Donna said: “I want to donate all the money to the Hematology Ward as this is now my second round of treatment so I want to give back to them.

“They are so nice, friendly and accommodating, they make you feel normal. It is amazing.”

A live auction will also take place on the night with prizes including a signed Wakefield Trinity T-shirt, interviews with Wakefield Trinity players before kick-off and much more.

"We've raised around £700 so far and I can not believe the generosity of people." Donna said.

Megan Dransfield, a close family friend, will also be completing a SkyDive to raise funds this April.

A JustGiving page has been set up with all donations welcome for the Hematology Ward here.Raffle tickets can be purchased on the night or contact Donna via email [email protected] to arrange collection before.

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