Local Man's 80th Birthday Party Raises £778 for Stepping Hill Hospital Cancer Care

Richard and Pam Dawson's milestone celebration saw donations support patients receiving cancer treatment at the local NHS hospital.

Local Man's 80th Birthday Party Raises £778 for Stepping Hill Hospital Cancer Care

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

A milestone 80th birthday celebration for local man Richard Dawson has raised £778 for cancer care patients at Stepping Hill Hospital.

Initially hesitant about a party for his 80th birthday, Richard Dawson embraced the idea and saw it as an opportunity to make his celebration special for others. Surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones at his home, Richard marked the occasion by requesting donations for Stockport NHS Charity, the official charity for the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust.
The funds raised, totalling £778, will help to enhance the environment and care for patients receiving cancer treatment at Stepping Hill Hospital. For Richard and his wife Pam, the event was a chance to bring people together while supporting local individuals receiving care.
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"A heartfelt thank you to Richard and Pam, and to everyone who donated, for supporting local people receiving cancer care at Stepping Hill Hospital. Choosing to help others while celebrating such a special birthday is a wonderful act of caring and kindness. We are so grateful."

Kate Leadbeater · Charity Manager at Stockport NHS Charity
Kate Leadbeater, Charity Manager at Stockport NHS Charity, expressed her gratitude, stating that Richard and Pam's generosity serves as a reminder that personal milestones can be transformed into acts of kindness to help others.
Based on information from the official source: Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (06/11/2026)