Amazing generosity of the people of Rotherham

I WANT to start off by saying a huge thank you everyone across Rotherham who supported Macmillan’s Yorkshire Appeal in 2021, your generosity has raised £410,000 for people diagnosed with cancer which is amazing.

This money will go directly towards funding our Macmillan services in the region and provide vital support to the 179,000 people living with cancer here in Yorkshire.

Last year our aim was simple, we needed to raise additional funds to help support and continue cancer services across the region. The pandemic had a devastating impact on our fundraising income, and it was down by one third in 2020.

You responded to our call for help; from baking cakes, hosting glamorous balls, running marathons or sponsored walks, you stepped up for us when we needed it most, and we couldn’t be more grateful. This money could help pay for over 12,800 hours of Macmillan nursing, helping people with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support.

No matter the size of your donation or fundraising, please know that every penny will make a difference to people living with cancer.

We know these are still uncertain and worrying times for people living with cancer and we are still here to provide support when people need it because of the generosity of our supporters. Should anyone have any questions, worries or queries around their cancer diagnosis or that of a loved one, we want you to know that Macmillan are here. The Macmillan Support Line can help with clinical, practical and financial information for all those affected by and living with cancer. Please call us on 0808 808 00 00 (seven days a week, 8am-8pm).

So again, on behalf of myself and the whole Macmillan team in Yorkshire…THANK YOU!

If anyone would like to get in touch, please call me 07710 307050 or email [email protected].