Together Newsletter: Autumn 2025

Autumn 2025 edition of our newsletter

This edition of our Leeds Hospitals Charity Together newsletter focuses on the amazing additions to the radiotherapy department at Leeds Cancer Centre made possible thanks to your donations.

Surface-Guided Radiotherapy (SGRT) has made tattoo-less cancer treatment possible for patients like Leanne, while sensitive enhancements to the hospital environment have improved the patient experience for many more.

We pay tribute to fundraising legend Terry Roberts, who sadly died at the age of 89.

There are also updates on the progress of the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease, plus how your donations are funding research projects that are giving hope to families like Austin's - who you can see in our latest TV campaign.

These achievements are thanks to your ongoing support, making a real difference for patients, families, and staff across the hospitals.

Thank you for making a difference!

Download the latest edition of Leeds Hospitals Charity Together below:

Featuring:

Surface-Guided Radiotherapy at Leeds Cancer Centre
Tribute to Terry Roberts
Fundraiser Jacqui hits major milestone
And much more!

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