Leeds cancer appeal passes £500,000 mark

A £294,000 donation has taken Leeds Hospitals Charity’s fundraising appeal to more than halfway towards its £1 million target.

The donation from the Luma Foundation helped the charity reach the milestone. The Leeds Cancer Appeal was launched on World Cancer Day in February and is raising money for technology at Leeds Cancer Centre.

The appeal aims to fund Surface Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) and MapRT. Leeds Hospitals Charity says the equipment is intended to support radiotherapy that is more accurate and less invasive for patients.

Technology planned for the cancer centre

SGRT uses three-dimensional cameras to monitor a patient’s position during treatment. According to the charity, this could help ensure radiotherapy is delivered more accurately and reduce the need for permanent skin tattoos used to guide treatment.

MapRT is described by the charity as an advanced treatment-planning tool. It says the system is intended to improve efficiency and reduce the number of appointments patients need.

The charity says the Luma Foundation chose to support the appeal as part of its commitment to improving access to advanced equipment for children and young people across Yorkshire. The source does not give further details about the donation or when the equipment is expected to be installed.

Fundraising target

With more than £500,000 raised, the appeal has passed the halfway point of its £1 million goal. The funds are intended to pay for the two technologies at Leeds Cancer Centre. The charity has not provided a breakdown of how much of the target is allocated to each system.

Leeds Hospitals Charity’s source article reports the fundraising milestone and outlines the planned use of the equipment. It does not state when the appeal will close or provide details of other donations.

Source: Leeds Hospitals Charity.