Macmillan Cancer Support – helping improve the lives of people affected by cancer in Shrewsbury and Shropshire.
Macmillan Cancer Support (Shropshire) is a charitable organisation that provides medical, emotional and financial help to those affected by cancer.
Every year over 2,000 people in Shropshire are diagnosed with cancer
The Macmillan charitable organisation in Shrewsbury provides care and support through a number of channels:
People in Shropshire benefit from 27 Macmillan doctors, nurses and therapists all specialising in cancer care
Every year Macmillan Cancer Support (Shropshire) gives tens of thousands of pounds in patient grants
Charitable donations and fundraising enable a network of support groups
The Macmillan Cancer Line provides free information to those living with cancer
There is also the Macmillan YouthLine for 12-21 year olds
The Shrewsbury fundraising team is campaigning for people affected by cancer. Macmillan Cancer Support believes that everyone should have access to the same care and treatments regardless of who they are or where they live.
"Together we can challenge inequalities, push for change and make sure that cancer stays a priority for the government." - Macmillan Cancer Support
The Macmillan charity in Shrewsbury is asking local residents and businesses to help:
By making donations
By organising a charity fundraising event
By joining a Macmillan charity event such as the World's Biggest Coffee Morning
By sharing your time and skills
To find out more about Macmillan Cancer Support, please call 01743 452080.
Please mention the best of shrewsbury when contacting Macmillan Cancer Support.