Nickel refinery Vale joins forces with Tenovus

The Clydach Vale nickel refinery has joined forces with Tenovus, Wales' leading cancer charity, to support families affected by cancer.

The refinery, which is owned by Brazilian mining company Vale, has generously donated £25,000 to fund the Tenovus Freephone Cancer Support Line 0808 808 1010 for 2012.

The charity recently increased the Freephone Cancer Support Line service to seven days a week and has a team of Cancer Support Advisers that supports the whole of Wales.

Tenovus chief executive Claudia McVie said:

"We are absolutely delighted to form this exciting new partnership with Vale.

"Their generosity means that Tenovus will continue to strengthen its support where it matters most - right in the heart of communities throughout Wales."

Dr Chris Thomson, Environment, Health and Safety Manager for Clydach Vale, said:

"Vale places a high value on building relationships with the local communities in which it operates. We see a strong alignment with Tenovus and the way in which the charity supports local communities throughout Wales.

"As a company, we are proud of this partnership, and look forward to supporting the helpline and the vital service being provided by Tenovus."

Tenovus is expecting a surge in calls to the Freephone Cancer Support Line from cancer patients in the New Year, as many patients put their worries aside so they can celebrate Christmas with their families.

The charity's Cancer Support Advisers, who answer queries regarding treatment, counselling and legal or financial issues, are expecting to see calls to Tenovus' Freephone Cancer Support Line to more than double after Christmas this year.

An estimated 120,000 people in Wales will be living with cancer this Christmas.

And this month, the charity has launched its Christmas Appeal 'Celebrate Christmas With Us', asking people to donate online or by text to help people with cancer celebrate more Christmases with their families.