Legacy funds new ECG machine

Legacy funds new ECG machine

Staff on the Fortuneswell Ward at Dorset County Hospital are delighted with their new ECG machine, which has been funded by the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust from a legacy gratefully received from the estate of the late Margaret Ross-Sands.
Filipino-themed charity dinner event raises £1,600

Filipino-themed charity dinner event raises £1,600

Six women from Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, organised a very successful and memorable Filipino-themed charity dinner event on Sunday 12th September 2025, in aid of the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust.  It was held at the Village Hall where over 80 people enjoyed sumptuous,...
Derek’s Tractor Run

Derek’s Tractor Run

A huge thank you to Derek and his supporters for organising another tractor run which raised a total of £455 to help local cancer patients.  Twelve tractors, one old car and a Land Rover, with Fortuneswell banners at the front and the rear, together with a few hardy...
Refurbished chemotherapy unit opens

Refurbished chemotherapy unit opens

Really good news – work on the refurbishment of the chemotherapy unit at Dorset County Hospital, partly funded by the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust, has now been completed, with the new facilities coming into use from 14 July 2025.  A huge thank you to everyone...
Swingtime 2025 raises over £2,000

Swingtime 2025 raises over £2,000

The Fortuneswell Cancer Trust’s annual fund raising event, Swingtime, was held on Sunday 6 July 2025 in the Borough Gardens, Dorchester, where on a lovely sunny afternoon visitors and supporters enjoyed great live music performed by the Bridport Big Band, the...
Penguins against Cancer donate £5,000

Penguins against Cancer donate £5,000

A huge thank you to Penguins against Cancer who have donated £5,000 to the Fortuneswell Cancer Trust from the funds raised by their annual Penguin Peloton event, which this year involved cycling 548 km (341 miles) distance and 3460 m of ascent in 4 days from Guys...