Members of Nettlestone and Seaview Shed (NASH) have made a generous donation to support the Daisy Ring Bus, helping to keep the vital Isle of Wight cancer transport service running.
The group, known as the Nashers, have spent several years designing and producing a range of original hand-crafted wooden gifts and products. Donations received through sales at local events have enabled them to contribute funds towards the Daisy Ring Bus.
The Daisy Ring Bus is a voluntary service that enables Isle of Wight cancer patients to travel safely and free of charge between mainland ferry and hovercraft terminals and hospitals in Southampton and Portsmouth.
Michèle Le Quesne Newton, representing the Daisy Ring Bus, has said:
“Without donations of this kind the service would not be able to run. We are now carrying just under 2,000 patients a month between both Portsmouth and Southampton operations. All done with dignity, love and compassion”.
Michèle also paid tribute to the dedicated Isle of Wight volunteer drivers who transport patients to and from treatment.
Nettlestone and Seaview Shed Chair, Rob Webb, has said:
“We had recently read about the plight of the Daisy bus services in Southampton and Portsmouth and realised how serious the loss of this vital service would be to Island residents. We contacted Michèle, who was establishing the new Daisy Ring bus service, to offer financial support.”
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The donation will help ensure the continued operation of the Daisy Ring Bus, which provides a lifeline for Islanders travelling to the mainland for cancer treatment.
Well done! One brilliant organisation helping another brilliant organisation.
That is very true, but being the NHS “FAIL” to
provide ALL medical services patients require
the daisy bus should be paid for by the NHS
We all pay for the NHS, it is not a free service
and islanders get a 3rd class service.