‘Pizza and Pony Palooza’ to raise funds for Macmillan Unit

A former cancer patient is planning a ‘Pizza and Pony Palooza’ to raise funds for Macmillan Unit.

Epic pizza, ponies and pop concert prizes – Lindsey’s next charity event is set to be bigger and better than ever.

After an incredible show of support in 2024, former breast cancer patient Lindsey Milhench is back with another charity event - this time bigger and better - to raise money for the Macmillan Unit at Tameside Hospital, where she received treatment following her diagnosis.

The event, taking place from 2pm at the Astley Arms, Stalybridge on Saturday 28 June, is set to be a “Pizza and Pony Palooza”, with family entertainment, food and drink, bakes sales, raffles galore, and a special appearance from Logan the Pony - all in aid of local cancer care.

And it wouldn’t be a palooza without pizza - Epic Pizzas will be on hand serving up their crowd-pleasing slices throughout the afternoon.

Last year Lindsey raised over £3000 for the Macmillan Unit at Tameside Hospital.

Lindsey’s journey began in August 2023, when she discovered a lump in her right breast. Although the lump disappeared just before her mammogram, the scan - along with follow-up tests - confirmed the presence of cancer. Thankfully, it was caught early, and Lindsey underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy with the dedicated support of the Tameside Macmillan Unit.

“I’ll never forget the kindness and compassion I received during my treatment,” Lindsey said. “That’s why I’m doing this - to give back to the amazing people who helped me through. Last year was incredible, and I’d love to raise even more this time.”

The raffle is set to be one of the day’s biggest draws, with top prizes including tickets to see OneRepublic at Co-op Live this September, a Manchester City Stadium Tour, four tickets to the Fields of Gold Festival, and a voucher for one of Manchester’s favourite Italian restaurants, Ornella - along with many more generous prizes donated by local businesses and supporters.

All proceeds from the day will go directly to Tameside & Glossop NHS Charity, helping to enhance the care, comfort and wellbeing of patients and families at the Tameside Macmillan Unit.

Join Lindsey on Saturday 28 June at the Astley Arms, Robinson Street, Stalybridge from 2pm for an afternoon of fun, food, ponies and prize-winning - and help make a difference for people facing cancer in our community.