Oncologist Dr Ali hits the bullseye for charity Rosemere
Consultant oncologist Dr Amin Ali, who is based at Rosemere Cancer Centre, hit the bullseye for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, raising more than £6,000 for the charity by organising a 24-hour “Archerthon”.
Dr Ali, who rekindled his passion for archery with his wife Dr Sharon Tay, shot continuously in relay alongside her and approximately 50 other participants throughout the event, which was held at Burnley’s indoor Phoenix Archery range. Dr Tay, a fertility specialist at Manchester Fertility, helped plan the Archerthon together with Mark Duerden and Raynor Pepper of Phoenix Archery and Intan Ali.
Over the 24 hours, the couple were joined at the shooting line by some of Dr Ali’s patients and colleagues from Rosemere Cancer Centre, Lancashire and South Cumbria’s regional specialist cancer treatment and radiotherapy centre at Royal Preston Hospital. They were also supported by members of the Bowmen of Bruntwood, a Manchester-based archery club of which Dr Ali and Dr Tay are members, as well as by Manchester Fertility, which made a generous donation towards the event.
Dr Ali and Dr Tay have previously fundraised for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by participating in charity cycle events. Dr Ali said: “We wanted to combine our love for archery with something that could genuinely improve patient care. Archerthon is about precision and purpose, the same focus we bring to cancer care and research.
“We would like to thank everyone who supported us through participation, donations, and simply being present at the centre to offer encouragement. We are especially grateful to Phoenix Archery and Oncology Consultants at Rosemere for sponsoring the Archerthon.”
Sue Swire, fundraising manager for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, said: “Congratulations to Dr Ali, Dr Tay and everyone who played a part in the Archerthon. To shoot for so long takes an incredible amount of stamina as physically, archery is extremely tough on the shoulders, fingers and hands as well as on the elbow, back and neck. We are immensely grateful for the Archerthon donation.”
Rosemere Cancer Foundation works to bring world class cancer treatments and services to cancer patients from throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria being treated not only at Rosemere Cancer Centre but also at another eight local hospital cancer units across the two counties
The charity funds cutting-edge equipment, clinical research, staff training and innovative services and initiatives that the NHS cannot afford in order to make patients’ cancer journey more effective, comfortable and stress-free. For further information on its work, visit www.rosemere.org.uk