Most people associate York Against Cancer with their incredible fundraising efforts, having raised over £20 million in our community over the last 35 years, with their marquee headquarters at the Leveson Centre, or even because of the groundbreaking research they’ve funded for more than 20 years at York hospital. However, the efforts of the charity go much further — they support patients through every stage of their recovery by appreciating that some of the most important stages on that journey require care and rest that expand beyond the limits of clinical hospital environments.
It’s important to understand the mental and physical toll a cancer diagnosis can take on both patients and their loved ones. It’s been a difficult year for everyone and it doesn’t take much to cast your mind back just a few months to the start of 2023, when energy prices were soaring, it’s impossible to imagine how much more difficult this period must have been for cancer patients. That’s why it’s so important that charities like York Against Cancer are here to help.
They understand that time away to relax, regroup and recharge are an invaluable part of the recovery journey. After the successful opening of a free seaside holiday home in 2017, York Against Cancer announced the opening of a second home in April 2023.
This time the tranquil countryside village of Yapham will play host to the well deserved rest patients deserve.
Cancer patients can enjoy a three night break at the beautiful Old Tithe Cottage built for two thanks to the generous donation of its use by Hazel and Phil, the home’s owners.
Hazel and Phil have a personal connection to cancer, and after a 13 year renovation of a disused dairy farm, bolstered by local businesses and corporations, they decided to donate the use of the completed cottage to York Against Cancer. The couple understands cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery can be an overwhelming process, and they hope to provide a peaceful and calming environment for those who need it.
York Against Cancer respite properties are available for patients under the care of York & Scarbrough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
To book a three or four night stay at either of their respite properties, get in touch on 01904 764466 or email office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk.
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