Our impact

Discover how your support funds pioneering research, essential equipment, and enhanced patient experience across Sussex.

£4.3M

Last year we gave 4.3 million pounds to patients in our local community
200,000

My Charity helped over 200,000 people
2 Million

We serve a population of approximately 2 million people

The Maple Suite: Turning Grief into Comfort

Shelley’s journey began on June 11, 2015, the day her stillborn daughter, Rosie, was born at Worthing Hospital. Shelley recalls the “unbearable” experience of being surrounded by the cries of living newborns. Following Rosie’s birth, with no space on the maternity ward, the Hospital Chaplain secured a cold cot and arranged for Shelley and Rosie to stay overnight in the Chapel, giving them precious time together.

“I didn’t want another mother to have the same experience,” Shelley said. This resolve led to the fundraising for the dedicated Maple Suite.

Shelley ran the South Downs Way Ultra Marathon on Rosie’s first birthday, covering 100 miles and raising over £8,000. These funds ensured the Maple Suite became more than just an office conversion.

The money created a homely space away from the clinical ward, complete with a kitchen and beautiful décor. Crucially, its location means mothers experiencing stillbirth no longer have to enter the main maternity suite.

The Maple Suite offers “not just space, but time,” allowing families to cuddle and spend precious final moments with their baby before saying goodbye.

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Your Support is Bringing Life Back to Patients Like John

As a practicing dentist, John was used to diagnosing complex issues. But when a series of baffling, fluctuating symptoms began to appear, his own medical knowledge couldn’t stop the sinking feeling that something was fundamentally wrong. A comprehensive blood test confirmed his fears: a diagnosis of Myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells.

John faced a critical turning point that required immense courage: enrolling in the intense Radar clinical trial, involving harsh chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. He describes this period as leaving him “utterly worn out,” a sacrifice made for the chance to survive.

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A Lifelong Journey Made Easier by You

Today, John’s cancer is a chronic condition—a complex medical reality that requires a lifelong commitment to treatment. Unlike his wife, who was fortunately cured of breast cancer, John must attend the Fernhurst Centre every two weeks for ongoing infusions to control the Myeloma and rebuild his immune system.

This is where you, our generous donors, make an immediate, life-changing difference.

John’s focus has entirely shifted to quality of life. The intensive treatment had sapped his strength, leaving him unable to enjoy his passion: playing the guitar. He notes with deep comfort that the strength and dexterity needed to play are “slowly coming back.”

The Comfort Your Gift Provides

John is just one of the many patients relying on the specialized care at the Fernhurst Centre in Chichester. Your contributions have directly funded vital furniture and specialist equipment at the centre. This essential support transforms the demanding, bi-weekly treatment into a more manageable experience. For patients like John, attending an infusion is no longer just a medical necessity—it’s a chance for recovery in an environment designed for their comfort and dignity.

Because of your generosity, John can focus less on the difficulty of his treatment and more on getting back to the things that make life worth living.

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You are making history in Sussex breast cancer care.

Thanks to your generous support, My Charity is making a major, multi-million-pound investment to bring two pieces of state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to the region. Your commitment ensures that patients at both the Worthing Breast Care Centre and the Preston Centre for Breast Care in Brighton receive the same high standard of care, no matter where they live.

The Biopsy System, Funded by You

Your donations are procuring the cutting-edge Biopsy System—a technology that will revolutionize breast cancer diagnosis. Think of it as providing a super-accurate, one-stop-shop tool for every biopsy. Because of this equipment, the doctor can get a real-time image during the procedure and instantly confirm they have a clear sample. This investment means a better, faster, and less stressful experience for thousands of patients.

Your Reach Across Sussex

This technology, funded entirely by you, will potentially benefit over 250,000 women in our area, including 130,000 in West Sussex and 125,000 across East Sussex, Brighton, and Hove.

Your support is powerful. It is directly responsible for bringing life-changing care to our entire community.

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