Local Oncology Nurse Describes Meeting the King as a Pinch Me Moment
by Northern Life
Pat Dyminski was recognised for her work with Hope for Tomorrow
Pat Dyminski, a lead oncology nurse at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust working with charity, Hope for Tomorrow, was one of several guests to receive a royal invitation from HM The King to attend a special Palace reception last month, held in recognition of their work supporting cancer patients.
Pat said: “It was such an honour to be invited to such a prestigious event and to get the chance to meet the King and Queen. Every second counted when we were with them – they were super attentive and very good listeners. This is a moment in my life which I will never forget and will look back on with great pride. It was such an important occasion to raise awareness for cancer care and support as we are all affected by cancer in some way at some time in our lives whether through a friend, family or personally.”
The reception, held at Buckingham Palace and hosted by the King and Queen Camilla on 30th April, was in honour of community projects helping people who are living with cancer and for health groups working to prevent cancer.
Hope for Tomorrow has 14 mobile cancer care units and support vehicles across England, working with nine NHS trusts to bring cancer care into communities and closer to patients’ homes. The charity is entirely self-funded, relying 100 per cent on sponsors and donations, with a budget this year of £1.8 million to keep the units on the road so patients can receive the same quality of care but without the stress and expense of having to travel to hospital – freeing up time to spend with family, friends or to work.
To make a donation or to find out more on how to get involved with Hope for Tomorrow visit: https://hopefortomorrow.org.uk
