My story

 

Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page.  Please read on to find out why Macmillan Cancer Support is important to me.

After my mum’s first chemotherapy session, shortly after her diagnosis of pancreatic cancer was confirmed, my mum and dad were given the opportunity to have a MacMillan nurse assigned to them, which they decided to accept.

They found their MacMillan nurse, Bethan, to be very caring, sympathetic and supportive.  Bethan provided a much-needed and convenient liason between them and the hospital, visited about once a week or so, and always listened closely to my mum’s concerns, offering helpful suggestions about medication, practical and financial issues. In the January of 2012 when my mum’s symptoms were causing her considerable distress, Bethan was able to make immediate arrangements for her to spend a few days in St Kentigern Hospice where staff would quickly make her more comfortable and help ensure she had the right medication to manage her pain as effectively as possible.

We were extremely grateful for the support of our Macmillan nurse. One in three of us will have cancer at some point in our lives, and the information, advice and support of Macmillan nurses, like Bethan, are hugely important in helping guide us through the complexities of the system. They are trained and experienced registered nurses with at least two years experience in cancer or palliative care; they complete specialist courses in managing pain and other symptoms, and in psychological support.  The support of these fantastic professionals is provided completely free of charge to patients and their families.

 

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My charity

Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support

Charity Registration No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.

Donations 29

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Well done Naomi, great effort for great causes. Congratulations x

Donation by George Julian on 03/12/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on your fundraising after Kath's sad death. From the Frayn family at 14 Longbridge Road.

Donation by Martin Frayn on 22/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Pam on 18/10/12

£10.00

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Well done to you Naomi

Donation by Jaz and Stephen (Axa Insurance) on 16/10/12

£8.00

+ £2.00 Gift Aid

Good luck fo tomorrow. We will all be thinking of you.

Donation by Rachel & family on 13/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 13/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Gnome. Wish we could be there cheering you on... we'll be thinking of you xxx

Donation by Katie and Kristian on 13/10/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 12/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck with your 10k run. Mum would be so proud of you xx

Donation by Stephen, Beccy, Harry and Eddie on 11/10/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck. I lost my mum earlier this year through pancreatic cancer, so I can understand your feelings.

Donation by Keith Mason on 11/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Best of luck, we all remember Kath fondly at BM

Donation by DAVE MOUNTFORD on 11/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck

Donation by Liz Thacker on 10/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Go for it Naomi. You're a star!

Donation by Anna Roderick on 09/10/12

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Good Luck for the run . Saw you in the Herald .

Donation by Karen Wilkes on 09/10/12

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Macmillan Support were wonderful for me when my dad died. good luck with the run on sunday x

Donation by jane powell on 09/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Naomi

Donation by Angela on 08/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck for your run Naomi & thank you so much for all the effort & work you’ve put in for this. I’m very proud of you & so too would your dear Mum

Donation by Dad xx on 08/10/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done you! Keep running (& swimming ;-)) Lots of love

Donation by Vicky, Steve & Sophie x on 06/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Naomi x

Donation by David Tricklebank on 05/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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good luck. if you need a training partner over the next few days, I'm always game for a run.xx

Donation by Rachel Wieck on 02/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

good luck we'll be cheering you on. imagining mums reaction if she knew you'd be running that far lol. Caroline and co x

Donation by Caroline Andrew on 01/10/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck, you are a star for taking on this challenge and for raising money for a worthy cause. I wish you all the best.

Donation by Diane Oliver on 01/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Natalie Turner on 01/10/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Michael Price on 30/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck with the run.

Donation by Tom Davies on 26/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$545.84
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$545.84
  • Gift Aid$132.65

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