Whiteabbey woman Cathy raises a further £3000 for Cancer Lifeline and Friends of the Cancer Centre
A Whiteabbey woman who penned a book of poems on her cancer journey has raised more than £3,000 for two worthy local charities.
Cathy Valente wrote ‘My Battle, My Strength’ while undergoing treatment for Stage 4 breast cancer.
Published in 2025, proceeds from the sale of the book went towards the work of Cancer Lifeline and Friends of the Cancer Centre.
Since then, Cathy has continued to support both organisations, with the latest fundraiser at the Lansdowne Hotel in September.
Close to 100 people attended the event, which featured a disco and ballot.
Cathy also shared an uplifting message for those going through a cancer diagnosis. “It’s devastating at first, but with time and a positive mindset you can navigate and you can adapt and live as normal a life with Stage 4 cancer,” she said.
"I would like to thank everyone once again for all their support, whether it was through buying my book, buying ballots, donations, or coming along to my fundraiser.”