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Rebecca was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2020. Here, she tells us how Maggie's became a home from home for the whole family during lockdown. And now she's looking forward to life with her family moving in the right direction.

I’d heard about Maggie’s for as long as I can remember. Many of my friends had had some contact with it. But the first time I went to visit Maggie’s myself was through my husband Gordon.

After my husband died, Maggie's Aberdeen was my safe haven. I now volunteer at Maggie's and it’s such a privilege to welcome others who are looking for their own support.

Katy, Clare, Abi, Charley and Heidi and their partners have been able to find comfort in each other as they continue treatment for their advanced triple-negative breast cancer.

Brothers Jake, Luke and Toby were due to run the London Marathon 2020 in memory of their father, Steve. When the race was cancelled, Toby and Jake ran it virtually, with Luke offering support from France. Next year, they plan to run it as a three at last.

For Phil, there are few things better than the Men’s Group at Maggie’s. It’s where he can laugh, cry, and spend time with friends. Just don’t ask him what 'butty' means...

When Emily Dunn was diagnosed with advanced lymphoma aged 16, it came completely out of the blue to mum, Donna, and younger sister, Holly. Years later, they found support from Maggie's in a way they didn't expect.

When Matthew’s partner was diagnosed with cancer, it brought up deep-rooted fears of the disease for him. Now, he's able to look back on that period and offer advice to the next person down the line.

"I’d first thought about giving back to Maggie’s the very first time I went to the centre."

Maggie's helped Rubina to realise her own strength and resilience after her diagnosis. She's now passionate about building awareness of the support Maggie's provides, particularly amongst the South Asian community.

I’ve been married to my wife Margaret since 1979, and we have a son and daughter who are both grown up. We now also have two grandchildren.

Rob looks back at the time that he and his wife, Moira, were dealing with the harsh reality of her rare cancer diagnosis, the importance of their first visit to Maggie’s and the 'Moirathon' he did with his sons.

I found out I was pregnant for the first time in September 2020, but in December that year I suffered a miscarriage. My husband and I were devastated.

There were so many moments where I had to shift my perspective on things, before, during and after my treatment. But I always left Maggie’s feeling that little bit stronger

This is John and his daughter Aimee. John first visited to Maggie’s Manchester shortly after it opened, when his wife Hannah was being treated for cancer. This is his story.

Laura and her mum, Linda, share how Maggie's has supported them both when Laura learnt that her skin cancer diagnosis was incurable.