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Grateful patient to brave heights for Bradford Hospitals’ Charity

Wednesday, 6 October 2021 at 17:10

Rebecca Binns is taking the plunge in a charity abseil to say thank you to the “amazing” hospital teams in Bradford who have looked after her.

The 44-year-old from Wibsey will abseil down the 19-storey Hyatt Regency Hotel in Manchester on 14 October to raise money for Bradford Hospitals’ Charity – the official NHS charity partner of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The money will go to funds which support the Trust’s Renal Unit and Pennine Breast Suite.

Rebecca has previously undergone dialysis and a kidney transplant, and this year was diagnosed with breast cancer.

She said: “Sidney (the kidney) has been doing amazing and has helped me live a more fulfilling life than when I was on dialysis. The transplant changed my life and I have been able to spend time with family. The renal transplantation team, who are based at St Luke's Hospital, are extremely supportive and always there for me. 

“But then in March this year (2021), I found a small lump close to my arm pit. I was referred to the Pennie Breast Screening Service for a mammogram. I was unable to take my husband to the appointment with me due to COVID rules, but the staff were so kind and caring and they could see I was nervous. Never did I imagine I had breast cancer. The mammogram showed I had cancer in two of my milk ducts. They did a biopsy on both the lump and the milk ducts. Results showed they were both cancer. I was so upset, as I am only 44. My family were extremely shocked but very supportive.

“I have now had the lump and milk ducts removed and was told that it had gone. Thank goodness. I have had 15 radiotherapy treatments to make sure it has definitely gone. 

“I have a follow up appointment in November to check all is ok and am being monitored every year.”

“The transplant team at St Luke’s Hospital, and the breast screening team, were amazing and I can’t thank them enough. This is why I have decided to take on this challenge to help raise vital funds for these hospital services.”

Rebecca says she is “petrified” to do the abseil, but is focusing on raising as much money as possible.

Hayley Collis, Head of Fundraising for Bradford Hospitals’ Charity, said: “We are in awe of Rebecca for taking on this challenge after what has been a very challenging few years for her.

“Our Pennine Breast Screening Service is currently raising money to make their waiting area as welcoming as possible, to help ease the nerves of other patients, like Rebecca, who are extremely nervous when they visit. Please show your support for Rebecca, who is going out of her comfort zone to help others, by making a donation. We all wish her the very best of luck.”

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