Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a Maggie's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Jane’s story - I wouldn’t have come into the centre if it wasn’t for Tim
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2021
Jane tells us how having a space like Maggie's and someone to talk to helped her come away feeling much better.
Phil on men's group and making friends
Date: Tuesday 16 February 2021
Phil tells us how joining the Men's Group helped him talk about anything and enjoy a few laughs with friends
Elizabeth’s story – Maggie’s helped me to think ‘Yes, I can’
Date: Tuesday 09 February 2021
Elizabeth tells us how finding Maggie's helped her turn a corner when she needed it the most.
The Andrews brothers' story – Maggie's was our sanctuary
Date: Friday 05 February 2021
Brothers Jake, Luke and Toby tell us how Maggie's helped them realise how important it is to talk about our emotions.
Kirsty’s story – I don’t do life by the half measure
Date: Monday 01 February 2021
Kirsty tells us how Maggie's has supported her and became a special place for all the family.
Sylvia's story – life in all its mess and beauty
Date: Monday 25 January 2021
Sylvia tells us how Maggie's became her safe haven and listening ear when she needed someone to talk to.
Christian's story – organising a funeral during coronavirus
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2020
Christian tells us how with Maggie's support he's found a way to continue fundraising in Grant's name.
Lynn's story – support for siblings living in opposite ends of the country
Date: Tuesday 12 May 2020
Lynn tells us how she found comfort in Maggie's support during a tough time.
Rod's story – there isn't a wrong way of coping
Date: Thursday 07 May 2020
Rod tells us how Maggie's bereavement support helped him after his wife's death.
Donna's story – support after my husband died
Date: Thursday 06 February 2020
Donna shares how Maggie's supported her after her husband died and why she volunteers at Maggie's Aberdeen.
Frank's story – I had to give up my career
Date: Tuesday 04 February 2020
Frank’s diagnosis forced him to give up his career, but with the help of Maggie’s, he’s adjusting to his new life.
Willie's story – mindfulness for mental health
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
How a mindfulness course helped me cope with the effects of treatment for prostate cancer and let to a new group of friends.
Christine's story – the support group was invaluable
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My Maggie's support group gave me the advice I needed.
Jim's story – finding strength in my support group
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My Maggie's head and neck cancer support group was a big part of my recovery.
Lisa's story – from visitor to fundraiser
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
After Maggie's helped me, I wanted others to benefit.
John's story – being mum and dad
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
When John's wife, Hannah, was diagnosed with secondary cancer during her daughter's birth, John turned to Maggie's for support.
Pete on the importance of sharing experiences
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
I was so inspired by talking to other people at Maggie's that I helped to restart the head and neck support group.
Gill's story – 10k for Maggie's even though I hate running
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Gill took on a running challenge to help other people the way Maggie’s helped her.
Laura's story – Maggie's helped me in my darkest moments
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Newcastle mum finds solace in Maggie’s and runs the Great North Run.
Christine's story – raising money with cake
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Christine hosted a Kitchen Table Day to raise funds for Maggie's and to raise awareness after her husband's death.
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