Cancer support centre is Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber's new charity partner

The Cancer Support Centre, which provides a place of sanctuary to people from across the region affected by cancer, has been chosen as Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce’s charity partner.

The charity, based in Lindridge Road, Sutton Coldfield, offers help to anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis, as well as aiding those in their support network.

Members of the Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber voted for the Cancer Support Centre following a selection event at Boldmere St Michaels Football Club.

The Cancer Support Centre, along with fellow finalists Acorns Children’s Hospice and Acacia Family Support, had the opportunity to pitch to Chamber members during the event sponsored by T150 Energy.

Having received the most votes, the Cancer Support Centre will now succeed the UK Sepsis Trust as the Chamber’s charity partner.  

Chamber president Naeem Arif said: “We saw presentations from three charities from our region who each deserved to be selected. 

“Unfortunately, there can only be one selected, and we look forward to working with the Cancer Support Centre over the next two years. 

“We would encourage all members not to forget Acacia and Acorns, as they are important parts of our community and we can all support them in many different ways.”

Pictured: From left - From left to right: Lillian Elekan (head of membership, GBCC), Naeem Arif, Kay Burton-Williams (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee), Rachel Woodward (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee), Trevor Saadi (The Cancer Support Centre), Clive Poole (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee), Jackie Price (The Cancer Support Centre), Tina Swani (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee), Dennis Kennedy (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber committee), Simon Trevelyan (The Cancer Support Centre) and Kate Curry (Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber vice-president)