Super Scarves donated to super humans on our skin, neck and head cancer wards
Super Scarves donated to super humans on our skin, neck and head cancer wards
New scarves are being gifted to our female patients with skin, head and neck cancer, thanks to a donation of 250 scarves from womenswear brand Scamp & Dude and our Skin Cancer Care Co-ordinator Kelly Smith.
The donation is part of Scamp & Dude’s ‘Super Scarf Mission’ to reach 60,000 women beginning treatment for cancer in the UK this year. Every time someone buys a Super Scarf, which retail at around £40, Scamp & Dude donates another scarf to a woman starting their treatment.
Kelly, whose role involves working closely with patients and providing emotional support for them and their families, heard about the scheme through a conversation with a patient. Kelly has already handed out around 50 scarves, which have been gratefully, and at times, emotionally received.
Kelly said: “Our cancer patients are going through the toughest time, they really are super human and it’s amazing to be able to give them a personal gift that makes them feel extra special.
“We’ve given out quite a few already which have been well received. Some patients have been very overwhelmed by this small gesture of kindness and we’ve even had a couple of tears.”
You can find out more about Super Scarves and the #SuperScarfMission on the Scamp & Dude website.
Picture caption: Kelly is pictured with Lennie Emezue, Macmillan Skin Clinical Nurse Specialist (left), and Kate Upshon, Lead Macmillan Skin Clinical Nurse Specialist.