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Vince

 

The Lennox Children's
Cancer Fund

Registered as a charity since May 1992. #1011325

Very few people are not touched by the plight of children who are suffering, and Vincent Fitzmaurice, (pictured above left), Trustee and Founder of the Lennox, was no exception.

During time spent working for Dr. Barnardo's Barkingside his interest in music led him to organise a Christmas Carol Service once a year and, as Mums and Dads proudly listened to their children singing "Silent Night," and shed many a tear, Vincent was struck by the fact that although the children were disabled, they were happy; and it was at this point he decided to make a commitment to helping children in need

Having discovered that more children die from cancer and leukaemia than from any other disease, and that treatment can be extremely unpleasant, Vincent set about convincing the Charity Commission that there was a need. Queen Elizabeth hospital for Children (in Hackney), which had a small cancer unit, were delighted to be offered help and, with the support of friends and from countless local businesses and churches in Newham (East London), the Children's Cancer Fund got off the ground. There were many charities with similar names, so it was necessary to find a distinctive title.

Behind the name Lennox lies the memory of Geoffrey Lennox, late church warden and assistant organist of All Saints Parish Church, West Ham. As the charity was based initially at All Saints Parish Church, it seemed more than appropriate that it be named after Geoffrey who would have been delighted with the achievements of the charity.

And so it stands, THE LENNOX CHILDREN'S CANCER FUND, reflecting the dedicated and compassionate approach that drives this small but efficient team

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