Dallat family make donation to an outstanding cancer centre
The money was raised in lieu of flowers from the former politician s family and friends.
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The family of the late John Dallat have made a donation to the North West Cancer Centre in his memory.
A total of £1,500, raised in lieu of flowers from the former politician s family and friends, was presented to the centre at Altnagelvin Hospital last week.
John’s wife Anne, daughter Helena and grandchildren made the donation in recognition of the wonderful care and treatment that John received from the staff throughout his illness.
Proceeds from a book by a retired Presbyterian Minister about his unlikely friendship with the late Martin McGuinness have netted £10,000 for the cancer centre where the late Deputy First Minister died.
A Leap of Faith by David Latimer chronicles his friendship with the former Sinn Fein deputy leader and IRA commander.
The relationship surprised many and angered some to the degree that they left First Derry Presbyterian Church, where Rev Latimer served since arriving in the city more than 30 years ago.
Sales from the book since its launch have exceeded £8,000 and - coupled with a collection taken up on Rev Latimer s final day at First Derry before his retirement - will be presented to the North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital tomorrow.
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