Maggie's
Our Charity of the year
We are delighted to announce Maggie's as our official charity partner for 2024. Throughout the year, we will be hosting a number of fundraising initiatives to raise donations for the charity to support the vital work their do. Read on to find out more and how you can get involved.
About Maggie's
Maggie’s offers the best possible support free to anyone with cancer and their families who walk through their doors. You'll find their centres alongside NHS hospitals and they can also support you online.
The founder of Maggie's, Maggie Keswick Jencks used her own experience of having cancer to create a new type of cancer care. The first Maggie's opened in Edinburgh in 1996, and they now have a network of centres across the UK and some abroad.
How They Can Help
Maggie's centres offer workshops, courses, one-to-one and group support, help people to change the way they live with cancer.
From money worries, stress, managing side effects, preparing for treatment and relationships - Maggie's are there for anyone with cancer and their family and friends, whatever kind of cancer, and whatever stage they’re at.
All of their support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed.
There’s also no time limit on their support, they are there for as long as they are needed.
The Centres
Every Maggie’s is thoughtfully designed to be calming and welcoming; a place to escape from the clinical environment of the hospital. There are no reception desks and no clocks; instead, they have comfy sofas and plenty of time.
Maggie's centres have large open spaces for group activities and a kitchen table to chat to other people. They also make sure there are plenty of peaceful corners for quiet moments and a chance to gather your thoughts.
Maggie's South Wales Centres
Cardiff
Opened in 2019, Maggie's Cardiff is based in the grounds of Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch and serves the South-East Wales community.
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Swansea
Maggie's Swansea is based in the grounds of Singleton Hospital and has been serving the South-West Wales community for over 13 years.
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Cardiff
Opened in 2019, Maggie's Cardiff is based in the grounds of Velindre Cancer Centre in Whitchurch and serves the South-East Wales community.
Find Out More
Swansea
Maggie's Swansea is based in the grounds of Singleton Hospital and has been serving the South-West Wales community for over 13 years.
Find Out More
What's Coming Up
Throughout the year we will be working with Maggie's to raise vital funds to support their work within South Wales.
Here are just some of the ways in which you can get involved:
National Dog Day - Monday 26th August
1pm-3pm
Join Maggie's at McArthurGlen Bridgend to celebrate National Dog Day. Bring along your furry friends, snap a selfie and pick up some Maggie's merchandise, all while donating to a good cause.
Christmas Gift Wrap Station - Throughout December
Times & Dates TBC
Hate gift wrapping? Let us do the work for you! Drop off your gifts at Guest Services and for a small donation, Maggie's will gift wrap them for you.
Keep an eye on social media for more updates and other upcoming fundraising events!
Previous fundraising events
Welsh Three Peaks
In June, our Centre Manager took part in the Welsh Three Peaks, raising over £1000 for Maggie's. Walking a staggering 30km in 9 hours!
Welsh Three Peaks
In June, our Centre Manager took part in the Welsh Three Peaks, raising over £1000 for Maggie's. Walking a staggering 30km in 9 hours!
Support Services & Useful Links
For further information and support visit the Maggie's website
Maggie's | Everyone's home of cancer care (maggies.org)
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