{"id":6095,"date":"2026-10-31T11:50:49","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/?p=6095"},"modified":"2026-10-31T11:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:50:50","slug":"volunteers-help-renovate-doncaster-veterans-home-after-cancer-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jusmedia.co.uk\/360wire\/2026\/10\/31\/volunteers-help-renovate-doncaster-veterans-home-after-cancer-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteers help renovate Doncaster veteran\u2019s home after cancer diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local tradespeople have stepped in to help renovate the home of a Doncaster military veteran who has been struggling since being diagnosed with cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Collin Ponder, 56, from Hexthorpe, was diagnosed with stage three kidney cancer in 2023 and has since faced rising bills and worsening living conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His home had fallen into disrepair, with holes in the roof, damaged plaster and a kitchen that could no longer be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan Paton, from Paton Plastering, started a fundraising appeal after visiting the property to carry out a small job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking to the Doncaster Free Press, he said: \u201cCollin stepped up for us when he served our country. 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