The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group has been selected by Horsham District Council Chairman Dr David Skipp as his chosen charity for this civic year.
The charity has recently opened a new hub in Horsham located within Lavinia House. The centre gives anyone affected by cancer, from right across the District access to a range of services. Olive Tree provide information, counselling, complementary therapies and support groups for patients, and their carers and families right from diagnosis to navigating life post treatment.
Cllr Skipp has chosen this charity because as a retired Horsham GP this vital service to improve lives for local people is close to his heart. He commented: “The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group’s services make a huge positive impact for residents undergoing cancer treatment as well as helping them through life after diagnosis.
As a growing charity they do an astounding amount of work aided by dedicated volunteers. Small charities are often overshadowed, but the reach of The Olive Tree’s work pivots on donations which enable them to continue to provide their free therapeutic services and to increase their reach to help more people in our community. I am delighted to be able to champion them and share the important work they do.
The Olive Tree said: “We are delighted that Cllr Skipp has chosen The Olive Tree Cancer Support Group to be his featured civic charity of the year.
“Being a small independent self-funding charity, we greatly value David’s support and recognition of the essential work we do in the local community, providing counselling, complementary therapies, support groups and more, free of charge to anyone affected by cancer (18+).
“David’s support will boost our fundraising efforts and provide a much larger platform to enable us to reach, engage and care for more people in the Horsham District.”
If you want to find out more about the Olive Tree, please visit The Olive Tree website or head to their Christmas Bazaar on 24 November from 3 to 6pm.