Significant donation made of £142,000 by Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund to benefit patients at local hospital Trust

A significant donation has been made to the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust hospital charity by Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund, following the recent closure of the long-standing charity. Over the years, Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund has been a vital partner in supporting patients and advancing cancer care across the region, and their generosity will continue to impact the Trust’s services through this latest contribution.

Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund has been dedicated to improving cancer care for over 50 years, providing essential funding to help Mid Yorkshire enhance treatment options, purchase advanced equipment, and support vital research. The charity's unwavering commitment to helping those affected by cancer has been felt by patients, families, and healthcare professionals alike.

While the charity itself has now closed, the incredible support it has provided will live on. The £142,000 donation has been placed in a dedicated fund within MY Hospitals Charity in the name of Dr Jackson, where it will continue to support cancer services in line with the charity’s original mission.

Keith Ramsay, Chairman of Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and MY Hospitals Charity said:

“I wish to express the Trust’s heartfelt thanks to Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund for their tireless work and dedication over the years. We are also deeply appreciative of the many individuals, families, and local businesses who have generously supported the charity and its work. Your contributions have made a lasting difference in the lives of countless patients and will continue to do so through the fund now held within MY Hospitals Charity.”

For those who may still wish to donate or who have left a legacy gift in their will to Dr Jackson’s Cancer Fund, please rest assured that these gifts will be honoured. Donations can now be directed to the Dr Jackson Fund within MY Hospitals Charity, ensuring that the charity’s mission and values continue to benefit patients for years to come.

Keith Ramsay continues: “This fund will help us continue to improve cancer care services across the Mid Yorkshire region, supporting advancements in technology, patient comfort, and treatment options. Every contribution makes a difference, and we invite the community to help us build on Dr Jackson’s remarkable legacy.”

For more information on how to donate to the Dr Jackson Fund within MY Hospitals Charity or to discuss legacy gifts, please contact: midyorks.myhospitalscharity@nhs.net, call: 01924 546017 or visit The Charity Hub: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, WF1 4DG. www.myhospitalscharity.org