Catherine sees how her charity climb funds are helping hospital
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited the Royal Marsden hospital to see the progress of a new unit funded by her charity climb. The facility aims to provide holistic wellbeing and recovery services for cancer patients, reflecting her personal experience with the disease.
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Image source, Kensington Palace Image caption, Catherine met staff at the London hospital on Friday
Royal correspondent Published 16 minutes ago Catherine, Princess of Wales has visited the hospital where she was treated for cancer after completing a charity climb to help fund a new unit there earlier this year.
Catherine carried out the Three Peaks Challenge in June, which involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales within 24 hours, in aid of the Royal Marsden in London.
The princess, who announced she was receiving cancer treatment in March 2024, previously said the challenge was a "chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back" .
The amount of money raised has not been made public, but it will go towards a new unit offering complementary healing alongside clinical care.
Image source, Pete Image caption, Catherine bumped into other climbers during her Three Peaks Challenge
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