DOTTIE DELIGHTFUL
5th July 2022
We are Dottie delighted to see you
To enjoy some Dottie inspired good fun
And on this special birthday celebration
I’m by the sea, with my hat, in the sun
We’ll fly a kite and have some good coffee
Recall fond memories of her incredible smile
Remember the heartfelt and warm loving wisdom
That always helped us go that extra tough mile
So, wherever you are this fine birthday morning
Perhaps light a candle, send up a prayer?
Or feed someone in need who is hungry
Just to continue her light legacy of care
It’s the kind of Dottie thing to do today
Reach out and give some cheer
Ask, what would Mary Poppins do?
Well, she wouldn’t recommend a beer!
But, she would be Dottie delighted to see you
With a heart full of love to dispense
And a dollop of down to earth wisdom
Sharing some of her Dottie delightful good sense
Dear Supporters and Friends,
It has been over 50 years! New Approaches to Cancer was started as a pioneering organisation by two doctors and two healers back in 1969. These innovators felt it was important to share with as many people possible the positive experience of using ‘Gentle Therapies’ and that these, combined with supportive counselling, self-help groups and dietary advice could make a real difference to people going through the experience of cancer. This then unique approach evolved into a nation-wide charity and information service, easily accessible and free to all.
Over the years we have organised talks, made DVDs, and run conferences. We offered regular classes in holistic therapy to support the cancer patients with their families and friends such as relaxation and visualisation, yoga and meditation, nutrition, flower remedies, and we provided on-going support and life–style coaching to those in need
This past year has been a challenge to so many and sadly, we are no longer able to run the charity. As many of you know, our Chair Dottie Hook has been the much-loved and tireless engine of New Approaches for many years and through her dedication and commitment and that of many others, it blossomed into a supportive charity of hope and healing to many. We are sad to announce that Dottie died peacefully in her sleep on 22nd July 2021 and would want you all to know that her death was not cancer related! She was our guiding light for many years and will be greatly missed.
As we move into a more enlightened and digital age, access to avenues of support and healing are widely available at the touch of a button. With many charities now offering combined approaches to holistic cancer care, this seems the appropriate time to hand over the reins. Therefore the Trustees have decided that the time is right to close New Approaches to Cancer, this happened officially on the 30th June 2021
We are so grateful for all your contributions and support over the years. Running purely on donations, your generosity and love has helped us to help so many. Please be assured, we will pass our knowledge and any donation surplus to a like-minded charity so nothing will go to waste, the charity we have chosen is Penny Brohn UK, (formerly the Bristol Cancer Help Centre) – a charity we both admire and trust.
With love and blessings
All at New Approaches to Cancer