Ruth and Tony Knowles wanted to help patients with brain tumours after the death of Emma-Jayne.
A fundraising appeal to help a hospital ward treating patients with brain tumours has raised almost £175,000.
The couple were awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year Honours List in 2014 and, although Mr Knowles died last year, Mrs Knowles has continued their work.She also presented Mr Knowles’ British Empire Medal to staff in recognition of their work. During the visit, Mrs Knowles was reunited with some of the nurses who had looked after Emma-Jayne while she was in hospital.
"The money raised by Mr and Mrs Knowles has meant that, over these past 26 years since Emma-Jayne’s sad death, we have been able to purchase the latest technology to help us save patients’ lives and assist their recovery after surgery.”During her latest visit, Mrs Knowles met with staff and presented a cheque for more than £10,000
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