Thursday 24 July 2025
The range of six unique cards was designed by Hallmark illustrator Lisa, who received support from Maggie's in Yorkshire following her breast cancer diagnosis.
It can be hard to know what to say to someone facing a cancer diagnosis.
Yet these cards put those feelings into words so beautifully that they have been shortlisted for the Best Diversity and Inclusion Range at The Henries Awards 2025.
The cards are available to buy in Maggie's centres, as well as from Hallmark online and in selected stores.
The range includes six designs; five with messages suitable for sending to someone facing a cancer diagnosis, whatever stage they are at.
The themes include:
There is also a thank you card, designed for people with cancer, or their friends and family, to send to someone who has been there for them.
Lisa, Illustrator for greeting card company Hallmark, nominated Maggie's as a charity partner and designed the range inspired by her own experiences with cancer diagnoses, treatment, and beyond.
She said, "Having lost my mum and dad to cancer and subsequently going through my own breast cancer journey, I felt compelled to support people going through their experiences.
My family and friends were a huge support, along with cups of tea and the odd biscuit or three.
In this special collaboration with Maggie's, Hallmark pledged to donate £5000 to Maggie's, regardless of the number of cards sold.
The Henries Awards are named after British inventor Sir Henry Cole, known for introducing the first commercially produced Christmas card in 1843.
Ever since, the UK has been a world leader in greeting cards and still sends significantly more cards per capita than any other nation.
With over 10,000 greeting cards nominated for The Henries each year, it is an outstanding achievement to be shortlisted.
Following the announcement of the shortlisted entries, a live judging round will take place this month to decide the finalists in each category, which will be revealed on 1 August.
We're here for every kind of cancer, and every kind of story.
We offer free expert psychological and practical support tailored to you, whatever your age and situation.
There are support groups on offer, as well as workshops, courses and one-to-one support with a cancer support specialist, benefits advisor or psychologist.
We can support you from our centres wherever you are in the UK.
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