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Volunteers
Our volunteers are amazing and enable the support group to exist, with their passion to help and support the local community, we are so lucky to have them on-board.
What do our volunteers do?
Our local cancer support group volunteers are individuals who dedicate some of their time and compassion to help individuals and families affected by cancer. Their role is deeply rooted in empathy, support, and community, and they often wear many hats depending on the needs of the group. Here's a snapshot of what they typically do:
Volunteer roles
- Organise local events such as coffee mornings, breakfast clubs and other support and social meetings
- To provide legal and legislative support to ensure the organisation is fully aware of any requirements
- Help with social media, photography and other digital platform needs
- Website management and administration
We are always looking for new volunteers to help support the group and enable it to grow so please get in touch with us if you are interested in becoming a volunteer. This can be just a few hours a month or more, depending on what you can contribute.
Meet some of our the Volunteers
Meet some of our volunteers below, we need to grow the group membership by being more inclusive, so if you would like to speak to us about getting involved, please contact us.
Paul Baker
"Group Chairman"
I have been current Chair of the Ross cancer Support Group since 2016. I became a Patient Advocate(Representative) following my late wife’s diagnosis of a progressive high grade brain tumour in 2004, being operated on, followed by radio therapy and chemotherapy trial. She died in February 2006, a month after her father’s death and one month before my daughter’s wedding, so quite a traumatic time as I was her principal carer.
My involvement in her treatment and care, at her Consultant’s suggestion, I became a patient representative within the 3 Counties Cancer Network (South Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire),progressing to Chair of the Partnership Group till the Cancer Networks were dissolved in 2013.
I then joined the West Midlands Cancer Alliance , initially joining the Brain and CNS, Expert Advisory Group (EAG) and also for NHS England.
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2015, for which I received laparoscopic nerve sparing radicle prostatectomy, making a good recovery. This lead me to joining the Urology EAG. I have also joined Radiotherapy, and further EAG’s as Patient Advocate.
I was Chair of Pendeen GP Surgery PPG for several years, now changing to Deputy Chair, Chair of the Ross Cancer Support Group and belong to Herefordshire Healthwatch and Wye Valley Trust.
From a Patient Perspective, I am passionate about the development of a seamless provision of treatment and support, both physical and psychological, to the Patient at all stages of their journey involving Primary, Secondary and support services.
Jean Brown
"Group Secretary"
Jean is our group secretary and has been involved in the group since the beginning. She has a wealth of experience in the care community.
Paul Middleton
"Website & IT Management"
I recently joined the support group and have been involved in setting up our Facebook and Website, given my background in IT.
I was diagnosed in 2017 with Bowel Cancer and following surgery, I was clear for 3 years. However the Cancer returned and spread to my Liver and Lungs, now living with stage 4 Bowel Cancer.
I have personally benefited from some amazing support, so I am passionate about ensuring people who live with Cancer are aware and have access to good support and resources.
Steven Gregory
"Group Photographer"
Steven is our star photographer and has already supported us at one of our events, the Kymin Dash.
Help us with a donation
Our donations will help us reach more people in the local community. We endeavour to put donations to good use to improve the quality of lives for people affected by cancer in our local community.
We are aiming to create a sense of community and support. A place to obtain information for people with cancer and all those affected by it, including carers, family members and friends.
We look to put on events and use donations to fund these in the local community.
We are aiming to create a sense of community and support. A place to obtain information for people with cancer and all those affected by it, including carers, family members and friends.
We look to put on events and use donations to fund these in the local community.
