A UK cancer consultant who was born and raised in Cardigan has received a lifetime award marking over 30 years of dedicated service to a cancer treatment centre in the north-west of England.
Dad-of-two Chris Lee, a former pupil at Ysgol Uwchradd Aberteifi, was left "shellshocked" by the unexpected honour which was awarded for his unstinting service at Liverpool’s Clatterbridge Cancer Centre dating back to 1995.
In the citation, Chris – son of former Cardigan schoolteacher Brian Lee and his wife, former nurse Kitty – was said to be a familiar face at the centre, playing a big part in mentoring junior colleagues, passing on knowledge and helping to build the enthusiasm that kept the team strong.
“If you’ve played squash, badminton or tennis with them, you’ll know they’re not just competitive, they’re also generous with encouragement – even if you end up soundly beaten!” the citation continued.
“They’re respected, well-liked and bring a great energy to the Physics team and to Clatterbridge as a whole.”
Lead consultant clinical scientist in specialised services at Clatterbridge, Chris, who turns 60 next month, lives in West Kirby on the Wirral with his wife, Helen.
The couple have two grown-up children, Ben and Annabelle.
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