Bridlington backs campaign to be a star for Yorkshire Cancer Research

Yorkshire Cancer Research’s charity Christmas initiative is shining a light on Bridlington’s cancer stars.

People now can dedicate a star with a personal message and see their Yorkshire Star shine brightly on the charity’s online gallery, or have their star added to the Christmas display at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre.

Supporting the campaign is David Taylor from Bridlington.

David first noticed a lump in his neck in 2019, and after tests, was diagnosed with head and neck cancer.

He received chemotherapy and radiotherapy at Castle Hill Hospital in Hull, where Yorkshire Cancer Research also funds a range of pioneering research projects, including the FOxTROT 2 and 3 clinical trials.

When asked who he is dedicating a star to, David said: “I’m dedicating a star to all the staff at Castle Hill Hospital for the amazing support and care they provided me throughout my treatment.

“I think raising funds for cancer research is so important, especially when it helps people who live in your area.

“I am pleased that Yorkshire Cancer Research continues to fund research at Castle Hill Hospital so more people can benefit from cancer treatment and research.”

Dr Kathryn Scott, chief executive at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said: “Yorkshire Cancer Research is committed to preventing cancer and reducing years lost to cancer.

"Thanks to research and services funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, people will gain 14,700 more years of life.

“That's many more people spending Christmas with their family and loved ones.”

Every three hours, someone in the East Riding is told they have cancer.

That’s seven people each day, or 49 every single week.

The Help Yorkshire Shine campaign aims to shine a light on the ground-breaking cancer research that is helping to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire, giving people in the region more Christmases to enjoy with their families.

Go to join.yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk/event/yorkshire-stars/home to dedicate a star or message and to find out more.