Hospital Porter, Garry Sharp, has gone the extra mile for Island patients by running his first marathon in support of cancer services at St Mary’s Hospital.
Despite having an injury, Garry managed to complete the Brighton Marathon in good time and raised £1070, which he has chosen to donate to the Chemotherapy Unit and the Cancer Nurse Specialists at St Mary’s Hospital.
A presentation was held in the Chemotherapy Garden yesterday morning (Thursday). Anne Snow, Lead Cancer Nurse and Natasha Luscombe, Chemotherapy Unit Sister each received a cheque for £535.
Anne said:
“We really appreciate the money raised by Garry for the Cancer Nurse Specialists and the Chemotherapy Unit. The money will be used for the benefit of our patients and for staff education.”
Natasha added:
“We’re very grateful for Garry’s amazing achievement and would like to thank him for his efforts.”
Garry, who is hoping to run the London Marathon in future, would like to thank his family, friends and work colleagues for all their support.
