Candis Big Give raises money for new Maggie’s Centre
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with cancer yourself, or know someone who has, it can be a terrifying time full of unanswered questions.
That’s why the charity Maggie’s Centres is expanding its network to help more people affected by the disease.
The professional staff at Maggie’s provide psychological and emotional support for patients at any stage of their illness, as well as their loved ones who are often deeply affected by the diagnosis. They also give them access to a wide range of practical information to try and help them deal with some of the uncertainty they might have about the future.
The centres are about empowering people to live with and beyond cancer. There are currently nine up and running across the UK, including ones in Edinburgh, Nottingham, London and Wales, with plans to open three more.
One of these will be in the North East, where 5,500 people are newly diagnosed each year. The region also has the highest rates in England for lung and bowel cancer.
The centre will be located next to the Northern Centre for Cancer Treatment, based at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, which is the main hub for cancer treatment in the region, serving 1.8 million people.
The Candis Big Give raised nearly £60,000 to help fit out and furnish the centre, making it a comforting and peaceful environment for users to visit at a vulnerable and distressing time. This includes furnishing a kitchen, living room, computer room and library.
Like all Maggie’s Centres, it will support people at any stage of their cancer journey, from newly diagnosed to end of life and bereavement. People can drop in for a cup of tea and get information and advice about living with the disease. They can also get one-to-one psychotherapy and attend workshops on nutrition, relaxation, stress management and benefits advice.
Building will begin this spring and the centre is due to open by spring 2013.
Laura Lee, Chief Executive of Maggie’s Centres, says: “We are delighted with the success of the Candis Big Give which helped us raise vital funds for our planned Maggie’s Centre in the North East. We can’t wait to start supporting the thousands of people affected by cancer in the region.”
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