Ainsdale Medical Centre’s fundraising tribute to Lyn Brighton

Nov 13 2012 by Andrew Brown, Formby Times

MORE than 30 doctors, nurses and reception staff from Ainsdale Medical Centre have raised thousands of pounds in memory of a loved colleague.

They have been collecting donations and also took part in a 5k run in Crosby in tribute to Lyn Brighton, who died last year after a short stay in The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust.

Lyn, from Ainsdale, worked as a receptionist for more than 20 years and was well known to families in the local area.

Receptionist Joanne Atherton said: “We are staggered by the support we have had for our fundraising in memory of Lyn and we would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who has supported us and sponsored us.”

So far, a fund in memory of Lyn has raised more than £3,000.

“Anybody who would like to make a donation, can still do so via our website or call into the surgery where we have a Walton Neuro Fund collection box,” said Joanne.

Donations can be made online at: uk.virginmoneygiving.com/brightonbelles.

The money will go to the Walton Neuro Fund which supports new facilities for patients undergoing neurology, neurosurgery, pain and rehabilitation services.

Lyn leaves a husband, Alan; and daughters Louise and Joanne, who live in Formby.