Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a Maggie's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Fi on what holistic cancer care and support means to her
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Fi fundraised for Maggie's after they supported her son in Newcastle. Now she's been supported herself in Middlesbrough after a lump in her breast turned out to be cancer.
"Maggie's has been essential to my mental wellbeing": Ellie's story
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Diagnosed with an aggressive cancer in her thirties, Ellie talks about the range of treatments she's had, a re-diagnosis, and the uncertainty of living with advanced cancer.
How Maggie's helped me process my brain tumour diagnosis: Sophie's story
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Sophie was only 29 when she started experiencing unusual symptoms due to a brain tumour. An operation relieved her symptoms, but the uncertainty was tough to manage. That's where Maggie's came in.
Steve and Sue: from watching Maggie's being built to getting supported
Date: Monday 19 October 2026
Only when Steve and wife Sue saw the sign for Maggie's did they realise it was the building they'd seen take form while Steve was going through chemo.
How Maggie's cares for the carer too: Roland's story
Date: Thursday 01 October 2026
Roland starting coming to Maggie's while Andrew went for daily radiotherapy. When they received the devastating news that Andrew's cancer had spread, Roland knew exactly where to go for support.
The impact the new Maggie's centre will have: Ruth and Georgia's story
Date: Thursday 01 October 2026
With the new purpose-built Maggie's centre coming to Cambridge, Georgia and Ruth talk about the comfort they've found at Maggie's and the impact the new building will have.
Ben takes on ironing board ultra in memory of his dad
Date: Friday 25 September 2026
Student, Ben, 22, completed an ultra marathon walking challenge in memory of his wonderful dad… while carrying an ironing board!
How smile meditations and affirmations have helped me through: Pauline's story
Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
Pauline talks through some of the conversations she had at Maggie's and the techniques she's found have helped her through her cancer diagnosis.
"Maggie's isn't just for the person with cancer" - Rachel's story
Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Rachel knew about Maggie's through her employer, who had chosen Maggie's as their charity partner. So when Rachel was diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her wife knew exactly where to come for support.
Angela on living with non-curative blood cancer
Date: Friday 18 September 2026
When Angela and her husband Graeme were trying to start a family, they were shocked to find that Angela's miscarriages were caused by a rare form of blood cancer.
Peter on finding friendships and connection at Maggie's
Date: Friday 21 August 2026
Peter was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in 2024. Following chemotherapy, further scans detected pleural mesothelioma in his right lung.
Marcus on talking to other men at Maggie's
Date: Monday 17 August 2026
Marcus and his wife share the shock of his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, how men's group has helped, and the importance of support for both him and his wife.
Roger gets back in the saddle with stage 4 cancer
Date: Friday 17 July 2026
When Roger cycled briefly alongside Sir Chris Hoy in the ‘Etape’ stage of the Tour de France in 2006, he could never have imagined that one day he and Sir Chris would have more in common than a love of cycling.
Emma's story: finding purpose and making every mile count
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
After an initial 3-6 month prognosis, Emma chose to be her own best advocate. Now, she surfs with a stoma, and is soon to film a rickshaw travel documentary.
James's story: the highs and lows of cycling and cancer
Date: Friday 10 July 2026
James was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer just weeks after realising a cycling fan's dream. His diagnosis spurred him on to take on a cycling challenge of his own.
Chris Hoy's diagnosis hit home: Wayne's story
Date: Thursday 02 July 2026
After receiving his own stage 4 prostate diagnosis, hearing of Chris Hoy's deeply affected him... and inspired him to take part in the Tour de 4 for Maggie's.
Cycling gave me back my freedom: Stuart's story
Date: Monday 29 June 2026
Stuart prepares to take on the Tour de 4 for Maggie's after he found a new way to enjoy cycling following stage 4 kidney cancer treatment.
Spaces where we can connect with each other and open up: Peter's story
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Peter, 80, visits Maggie’s in Cardiff with a friend recovering from a transplant, despite having his own past experience with prostate cancer. The visit leads Peter to join a men’s support group as he highlights the importance of such spaces for men.
Hosting a Bake and Brew in memory of my daughter: Irene's story
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Irene, 80, held a Bake and Brew fundraiser to commemorate the first anniversary of her daughter Joanne's passing. Joanne was supported by Maggie’s after being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer.
The NHS saved me physically, Maggie's saved me emotionally: James's story
Date: Friday 01 May 2026
James shares how Maggie's pieced him back together after his cancer returned, twice, and left him emotionally broken.