BLACK Sabbath guitarist, Tony Iommi has raised £53,000 to help create a new state-of-the-art Haematology and Oncology Centre at Heartlands Hospital for its cancer patients.
Tony, who has recovered from cancer himself, raffled one of his guitars, to raise money towards the Charity’s fundraising target to create the new centre.
The raffle has been drawn and the guitar delivered to its new owner in America.
Tony thanked his fans for their support saying: “In December, we had a guitar raffled for Heartlands Hospital for their Cancer Unit and I’m glad to say it raised £53,000, which is amazing, thanks to you guys.
“I think it’s a good way of getting people to come forward and support the cause. It’d be nice if other people can donate and support Heartlands Hospital Charity to give patients the help they need.”
The new centre will include spaces for treatment and appointments, as well as quite spaces and waiting rooms for patients and their families, all designed to reduce stress and give cancer patients a calm, relaxing surrounding which they will be visiting for weeks, if not months.
Charlotte Schofield, director of fundraising for Heartlands Hospital Charity, said: “We are overwhelmed by Tony’s support, we cannot thank him enough for his generosity and support.
“We know that our environment has a huge impact on our mood, and that is especially important when we are ill or feeling vulnerable in anyway.
“Thanks to this incredible donation we are well on our way to our fundraising goal of £150,000 and creating a beautiful space for patients to be comfortable while they receive their treatment.”
For more about the Heartlands Hospital Charity Cancer Appeal click here.
