BARNSLEY Round Table has pledged to support the Barnsley free bus service which transports cancer patients to Weston Park for the next three years.
The group’s generous support kicked off with a £3,700 donation - which will cover the cost of fuel for the Barnsley bus service throughout 2025.
Barnsley Round Table will be making similar donations in 2026 and 2027.
Since launching in 2021, Weston Park Cancer Charity’s free transport service has taken thousands of patients to and from appointments at Sheffield Teaching Hospital sites.
Jonny Brown, a member of the group, said: “We are delighted to have supported this amazing cause last year, this year and now for the next two! We've all been affected by cancer in our lives, and the transport service provides invaluable support to those receiving treatment.
“Our donation will cover fuel costs for the Barnsley service and help everyone in the local area get to their appointments without the added stress of travel. We were particularly moved by some of the words of former patients, who without the service, would not have undertaken treatment.
“We know how important the service is to people in our area, and we’re proud to play a part in it.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who attended our bonfire charity event and made this donation possible.”
Kane Feek, patient transport and support officer at Weston Park Cancer Charity, added: “Last year alone, our free Barnsley transport service covered 17,000 miles and made 482 return journeys to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
“We’re so grateful for the Barnsley Round Table’s fantastic donation.
“By fuelling our Barnsley bus, they will directly support thousands of local people who are living with cancer.”
