A CHEQUE of more than £4,000 has been presented to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign by the University of Worcester.

The campaign has been the university’s charity of the year, during which time staff and students raised a grand total of £4,262.93 through a number of activities.

Carole Crowe, Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign co-ordinator, said: “The Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign has been delighted with the support of the University of Worcester. We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to all those who donated and helped raise funds.”

The cheque was presented to consultant breast surgeon Steven Thrush, the founder of the campaign, following his lecture on the Changing Face of Breast Cancer Care at the university on Wednesday, June 30.

Louise Jones, head of the university’s institute of health and society, said: “It was a very interesting and inspiring talk.

“Guests were given an insight into the changing world of breast cancer care and the associated risks between diet, body weight and breast cancer.

“In Worcestershire, about 500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

“Outpatient appointments are estimated to reach up to 6,000 per year at the specialist unit.

“These are just a few of the reasons why Steven’s work is so important for both cancer patients and the local community.”

The Worcestershire Breast Unit Campaign, officially adopted by your Worcester News as our chosen charity, involves creating a £2.5 million one-stop-shop for breast care patients at 220 Newtown Road on the Worcestershire Royal Hospital site.

The existing facilities are deemed to be too spread out in the hospital, often in cramped and clinical environments.