Dorset Young Farmers county chair Amy Wonnacott, front left, with county organiser Tracy Hounsome, left, and right of th cheque are consultant breast surgeon Miss Vivien Ng and far right, Andy Seare, county president

Dorset Young Farmers make DCH donation as thank you for member’s care

Paul JonesJuly 30, 20240 Comment0

DORSET Young Farmers rallied round after a member was diagnosed with breast cancer – raising money for the hospital where she was treated.

Committee member and county organiser, Tracy Hounsome, received a diagnosis at the end of last year and was treated by the Dorset County Hospital Breast Care Team.

As a thank you for the care she received, the group made a £600 donation to the unit.

Tracy said: “The support from everyone at the Breast Cancer Unit was amazing, from my surgeon to the cancer nurses, they were always friendly and approachable at every step of my care, with follow ups after each surgery and continued support thereafter.

“I would urge anyone who is asked to go for a Mammogram to do so, this was how my diagnosis was found, no lumps or bumps it is so important, and a few minutes out of your day is nothing compared to the outcomes.

“I was lucky that everything was found so early and that the Breast Cancer Team was supporting me straight away.”

The donation was made by Tracy, alongside fellow young farmers Amy Wonnacott, county chair, Andy Seare, county president of the Dorset Young Farmers club, after the funds were raised at their Entertainments Evening in December last year.

Tracy and her colleagues especially wanted to say thank you to Vivien Ng, breast care surgeon, and all the team who looked after her during her treatment.

In addition the Young Farmers presented the team with a hamper.

DCH Charity fundraising officer, Vicky Hunt, who organised the presentation, said: “It was great to meet Tracy, Amy and Andy and to introduce them to the DCH team who had helped look after Tracy while she was receiving treatment.

“Our staff were very grateful for the donation and also the amazing hamper which will be shared with staff and patients on the Unit.”

The Dorset Young Farmers previously supported Dorset County Hospital’s Greatest Need Appeal with a significant donation in 2023.

Anyone interested in running a fundraising event on behalf of Dorset County Hospital should email the charity team via charity@dchft.nhs.uk.