The Myrtle Peach Trust (Registered Charity No. 1048297)
Background
The Myrtle Peach Trust was formed in May 1987 support the work of the Laser and Colposcopy clinic in Milton Keynes Hospital. This clinic treats women for cervical cancer prevention, following an abnormal smear result and many thousands of women have been treated in the clinic, thus avoiding the necessity of a waiting list (which could prove possibly fatal), and also major surgery. Patrons include Johnny Dankworth and Cleo Laine.
Its current chairman, Professor Christopher B-Lynch, founded the charity. Professor B-Lynch, a locally and internationally well-known figure, works in the Milton Keynes Hospital in addition to other institutions. [More about Christopher B-Lynch]
The Name
Myrtle Peach was a local woman from the village of Sherington. She died from ovarian cancer due to late diagnosis. More about her can be found on the Sherington local history website
Current work
The Trust is currently funding a long-term project of additional scanning at the Milton Keynes Hospital for local women at risk.
Fundraising
The Trust holds a number of fundraising events each year, at South Lodge or other venues. For more details see our events page.
Anyone wishing to know more about the Trust and its activities or who would like to be involved in fundraising can contact Julia at South Lodge.