21/09/2026
Our brave Kate. Will you be joining us on Wednesday?
If you ever wonder what MacMillan do and where the money goes here is first hand experience from one of our intervention workers, Kate. Our MacMillan coffee and cake will be running next Wednesday (23rd) from 10am.
"After being diagnosed with cancer my whole world completely exploded. MacMillan supported me through all the unfamiliar and terrifying aspects of my cancer diagnosis.
Right from the start they were there with everything from information about my treatments to financial advice and help. They gave me coffee along with soft little hats for my freshly bald head, and were always around if I ever needed them.
Their base at Newcross became a safe haven for me to drop into whenever I needed to talk, or even just rest along the walk from one hospital department to another. They always had time for me, and offered comfort when the tears burst out and celebrations when I hit treatment milestones. They understood and they care.
As someone who has worked as a counsellor for many years I was also aware that this was something that would be really important for me to access at some point and, when I was able enough, Macmillan set me up with counselling. This was absolutely invaluable, giving me space to rant, cry, process and work through all the emotions that came with this cancer nightmare.
They do so much good work for so many of us going through such difficult times, and alongside Base 25 (who have been absolutely amazing!) are a charity who deserve all the support we can offer."