Mick Knighton memorial charity holds special event
By DAVID SEDGWICK
source:newsguardian.co.uk
14 February 2008
A CHARITY which has raised more than £300,000 in memory of a loved one struck down by a deadly cancer strain is holding a special information day.
Wallsend-based charity the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund is holding an Action Mesothelioma Information Day on Wednesday, February 27 to mark National Action Mesothelioma Day.
The free event – from 10am to 4pm – will give patients, health workers and families affected by the asbestos-related disease the chance to find out more.
Hundreds of people are expected to attend to discuss treatments available, help those diagnosed with the disease and the future options for sufferers.
Chris Knighton, who launched the fund in memory of her husband Mick, said: "The Mesothelioma Information Day is open to anyone who has been touched by this disease.
"Delegates will include patients, carers, families, unions, health officials and legal professionals.
"It will be a one stop shop for people to learn everything they need to know about the disease including how to claim compensation, what treatments are available now and in the future and what support is available.
"I only wish I had been given the opportunity to go to something like this when my husband Mick was first diagnosed with mesothelioma."
She added: "We want people to use this resource and our speakers will be available for 'ask the experts' sessions so delegates can find out as much information as possible.
"We know this will provide mesothelioma sufferers and their families with all the support they need to navigate through the devastation this disease can bring.
"It will also be a great opportunity for professionals working with mesothelioma to learn about the issues surrounding the disease and to expand their knowledge in areas outside their expertise."
The Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund has raised more than £300,000 to help find a cure for the disease and fund research into it.
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