An Isle of Wight journalist has handed over 2 cheques for hundreds of pounds to St Mary’s Hospital, from the sales of his new book.
Peter White has penned memoirs of interviews he’s conducted with famous faces into his book, ‘I’m Glad I Did’.
Peter has interviewed footballers, film stars, actors, comedians, pop icons and others since moving to the Island in 1999 – having previously lived and worked in Birmingham, where he was a sports reporter for several national newspapers. He covered top-flight football for 39 seasons.
The book covers a wide range of stories and tales though, with personalities including Chris Kamara, Harry Redknapp, Brian Little, Linford Christie, Celia Imrie and Princess Anne.
So far, the not-for-profit venture has helped raise more than £500 for 2 vital hospital departments, through sales and donations.
Peter said:
“I went along to meet the breast care and chemotherapy nurses at the local hospital to hand over money you have raised by buying my book or making a donation. They asked me to thank every one of you who has already helped them.
“Natasha, who is head of the Chemotherapy Unit, said the money would be used to buy wigs for ladies who lose their hair during treatment.
Article continues below this advertisement “Heather, from the Applegate Breast Care Unit, said the money would buy specially adapted bras for ladies who’ve had a mastectomy.”
The units at St Mary’s are close to Peter’s heart, as he explains:
“My wife, Trish, died in 2011, aged just 53, following a long battle with the disease, and I have never forgotten the kindness and compassion shown by the nurses and staff in the Chemotherapy Unit and in the Breast Care Nurses Trust.
“A donation from every book sold, is being made.”
You can purchase the book at https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/SWUUTHLCME39C.
Stop standing around for pictures I thought you were rushed off your feet
Having worked there, I wouldn’t give the place a penny, it’s more good money after bad. All the un-needed managers, admin staff, wasting piles of cash whilst front line workers are hammered, you may as well flush it straight into the nearest bed pan muncher.