Estate agent lends support to leukaemia charity for Tommy
An estate agent has donated £200 to support cancer sufferers after reading about the plight of a four-year-old boy.
Tommy Edwards was diagnosed with leukaemia aged just four in March last year. His story tugged on the heartstrings of Patrick Smitheman, managing director of Harwood the Estate Agents, Broseley. He made the donation to PreventALL a charity set up by Tommy's parents to aid research.
Tommy, from Newport, requires a daily mix of chemotherapy and steroids as well as lumbar punctures.
Patrick wrote on their website: “God bless, thoughts and prayers with you all. As a dad of two myself and a local businessman I’m so happy to be able to donate to PreventALL.”
He said: “You can’t help but think what they must be going through, so if I can do a little bit and then encourage others to do a bit then we have done something.”
Adele Conlan, who is leading the crowdfunding for PreventALL, spoke to Patrick. “He was totally touched after reading the story and as a dad himself to two lovely children he couldn’t imagine how Chris and Jo Edwards are feeling.
“And that he admires their strength and selflessness in setting up PreventALL to help others. He sends love and prayers and hopes other local businesses will donate too and support the family.”
