Breast cancer survivor says fundraising for Dudley hospital aided recovery

Initially, Ms Gray only set out to raise £5,000, but said fundraising helped her to feel better.

“It has given me something good to focus on and it drives me and helps with all the recovery and healing”, she added.

Ms Gray returned to the care unit to hand over the cheque and said the nurses remembered her story.

“They were all really grateful and it is really personal, they are the ones who pick up the pieces and look after you.”

Rachael Willetts, who is a nurse consultant at the unit, said the donation would enable them to improve the space where they discuss patients’ diagnoses and treatment plans.

“One of the projects on our wish list is the refurbishment of non-clinical counselling rooms, we want to create relaxing spaces where our patients can feel comfortable.”

“We are so grateful to Gina’s generous donation for making this possible”, she added.

Ms Gray said she planned to donate more money to the hospital following another fundraising day in June.