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BFH Presents: Big C’s Health and Support Awareness Showcase

Kerry Allison
he Bridge for Heroes was delighted to
present an evening showcase at
TCornerstone, King’s Lynn Baptist
Church in March, which was open to the local
community. Joined by representatives from
the Veterans’ Foundation and Norfolk’s
Cancer Charity, Big C, the Bridge Team
hosted an information and education event
where speakers from each organisation took
to the floor.
Helen Taylor, CEO of The Bridge for
Heroes, shared the story of an Armed Forces
veteran, who had come to The Bridge in
desperate need of help. His journey from
initially crossing the threshold at the Bridge
Drop-In Centre to where he is today was
inspiring and illustrative of how the work
carried out at The Bridge makes a difference
to people’s lives.
The Bridge relies on funding from grants
and donations to carry out its valuable work.
One of the organisations that makes this
possible is the Veterans’ Foundation. The
Bridge were pleased to have a representative
from Veterans’ Foundation join them for the
evening to explain how the Foundation raises
funds through its Veterans’ Lottery, which are
then distributed to worthy causes supporting
the Armed Forces community. Montage of the day’s events
The stars of the evening were the guest
speakers from Big C, Norfolk’s Cancer simulating what might be found on self- affected by cancer, or you are looking for
Charity. Kerry Robinson, Support & examination. information and support, you can reach out to
Information Centre Lead at the Big C Support The event was drawn to a close by Steve Big C online at www.big-c.co.uk or by phone
Centre in King’s Lynn, explained the role of Russell, beneficiary and trustee of The Bridge on 0800 092 7640. If you are part of the
the charity and what support is available to for Heroes, and recent service user at Big C. Armed Forces community, you will be made
people living with or affected by cancer. His personal insight into the support and welcome at The Bridge Drop-In Centre, 52A
Molly Driver, Health Academy Support & services provided by both organisations was South Clough Lane, King’s Lynn. The Drop-
Information Officer, gave an engaging and moving and a fitting end to the evening. In Center is open Monday to Friday 10am
interactive presentation, busting myths and What was clear from the event was the until 4pm, and from 10am until 2pm on
sharing facts about the causes, signs and similarity in approach to providing support to Saturdays. Feel free to reach out by email
symptoms of cancer. One of the key messages service users by both The Bridge for Heroes contact@thebridgeforheroes.org or phone
was the importance of engaging with NHS and Big C. The emphasis is very much on the 01553 760230.
Screening Programmes, offered to men and individual and making them feel welcome and Want to play the Veterans’ Lottery? If you
women at various life stages. The audience allowing them to access the service at their sign up at
were also able to get up close and personal own pace, letting them know that there is a https://veteransfoundation.org.uk/ATBH, The
with a selection of anatomically correct body safe space for them when needed. Bridge for Heroes will receive £25! Sound’s
parts with various lumps and bumps If you or your loved ones have been like a win!