A Worcester-based charity is taking part in Worcester Cathedral’s Christmas tree festival for the first time.
Leukaemia Care opted for a red and white theme for their tree to represent red and white blood cells.
There are several 'Bobs' on the tree, the charity's red and white knitted blood drop shaped decorations.
In the UK, 27 people receive a diagnosis of leukaemia, a blood cancer, every day.
This equates to almost 10,000 diagnoses each year.
The charity's presence at the festival is essential in helping raise awareness for the support they provide for patients and families, which is backed by public donations.
Leukaemia Care's special Christmas tree decoration ties in with its annual donation appeal 'Snow Much Love'.
Janine, a patient diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in November 2019, is the face of this year's appeal.
During her stay in the hospital she worked in over Christmas and New Year, inclusing her birthday, she utilised Leukaemia Care's offerings, such as specialist nurse advice, the Buddy Scheme, and one-to-one counselling fund.
These services, made possible by donations, provide essential support to patients like Janine and their families.
To find out more about Leukaemia Care or their Snow Much Love Appeal, visit their website, where donations can also be made.
Georgina Grainger, the charity's community and individual giving manager, said: "It’s a great honour for Leukaemia Care to be part of the Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival this year.
"We’re excited to decorate our tree highlighting how important it is to be aware of leukaemia which affects so many people each year.
"As a charity, based in Worcester, we provide so many services which support both patients through their diagnosis and treatment journeys as well as their loved ones.
"If you can donate to our Snow Much Love Appeal this Christmas, it really does make a difference to patients’ lives.
"Every penny raised goes towards making the services we offer available to all those patients affected with blood cancer."
The Christmas Tree Festival is set to run from December 7 until January 14.
Located within the Cathedral's cloisters, the festival features a display of Christmas trees from various local charities, schools, and organisations.
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