Joanna's story

"When I'm overwhelmed, Maggie's gives me peace"

When Joanna was diagnosed with cancer she kept waking in the night, worrying, "What will chemotherapy be like? What are my kids thinking?"

Maggie’s supported Joanna during her toughest moments. Your donation means we can be there for other people dealing with the challenges of cancer too.  

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"At Maggie's, you're not on your own"

During her cancer treatment, Joanna became too ill to work so her income was reduced until she could no longer afford her household bills.

"I was in a total panic about how I could afford to buy food," says Joanna.

I booked an appointment with Sheila, the lovely Benefits Advisor at my local Maggie’s. She told me about all the grants and benefits that were available to me, and within a week I had a cheque in my hands.

It gave me some breathing space and the chance to get some food in, even some chocolate biscuits as a bit of a treat."

84% of people with cancer are shocked by the extra expenses that result from a diagnosis. Your donation could help ensure our Benefits Advisors can guide more people to discover the financial support that’s available to them.  

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Your support is needed more than ever

There are almost 3 million people in the UK living with cancer today. By 2030, that number will have risen to 4 million, so Maggie’s is needed more than ever before.

Your donation will help us reach more people dealing with cancer and offer them practical, social and psychological support. 

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