An Open Garden has raised over £2,000 for the Lymphoedema Support Group CAMEL (Care and Massage Eases Lymphoedema) part of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice.
The popular fund-raiser was held on Sunday, 7 August on Parsonage Lane, Sidcup, and over 200 supporters attended.
The garden opened to the public for three hours and funds were raised through a raffle, stalls, refreshments and an admission fee.
It was attended by the Mayor of Bexley, Cllr Ray Sams and his wife.
Diane Cheevers, Lymphoedema Specialist Lead Nurse at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, said: “We’re really pleased with the amount raised. An earlier Open Garden in Dartford raised over £1,500 for the Service and we’ve raised £3,950 this year already with more fundraising events to come, including a black tie event on 10 December at Sidcup Recreation Club.”
Meanwhile, Rob Davies (54), and stepson Tom Hopkins (22) from Belvedere cycled 60 miles in the Great Kent Bike Ride on Sunday, 12 June to raise £700. Tom said he chose to support CAMEL because his Mum, Deborah Hopkins-Davies, has lymphoedema.
“I see how the condition affects everyday life,” said Tom. “The cycle gave me the opportunity to raise some money to provide care and support for those suffering with this condition.”
“It’s great to have the support of so many local people,” said Diane. “The money raised from all this activity helps fund a part-time Lymphoedema Nurse to the Service.”
The Lymphoedema Service at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice provides treatment, advice, support and information to patients and their families who have developed or who are at risk of developing lymphoedema.
Lymphoedema is the term used to describe swelling that can occur anywhere in the body, but most commonly affects the limbs. The condition is not curable but it can be managed by self massage, skin care, exercise and compression garments.
To access the Lymphoedema Service at Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice and/or for more information call Diane Cheevers on 020 8320 5806 or email dianecheevers@gbch.org.uk , or visit www.communityhospice.org.uk/lymphoedema-service
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