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Foster + Partners celebrate seven years of Maggie's Manchester with new film

Date: Tuesday 14 March 2023

To celebrate seven years of Maggie's Manchester Foster + Partners made a film about how different people use the space in different ways.

How the hidden cost of cancer is damaging mental health

Date: Thursday 09 March 2023

A new survey has found that 83% of people with cancer say unexpected expenses since their cancer diagnosis are impacting their mental health, with over a third (36%) feeling the impact strongly.

The light fund donate to Maggie's West London

Date: Tuesday 24 January 2023

Local supporters, The Light Fund has been supporting the work of Maggie's West London for several years now and have committed to donating £5,000 to help support the work of our Benefits Advisors.

People with cancer more worried about cost of living than diagnosis

Date: Wednesday 24 August 2022

A shocking new survey has revealed that well over a quarter (29%) of people with a cancer diagnosis are more worried about the cost of living crisis than their cancer.

Cardiff family ensure psychological support for people with cancer, in memory of son

Date: Thursday 18 August 2022

The Elliot Dallen Trust has donated £33,330 to Maggie’s Cardiff to help to fund the centre’s psychological support team.

Tour De Maggie's – Maggie's Yorkshire to Kalida Barcelona

Date: Wednesday 04 May 2022

Between 30 April and 14 May, 12 cyclists will be pedaling over 1,000 miles, the distance from Maggie’s Yorkshire to Kalida Barcelona to help support people with cancer, their friends and family.

Our new carer's campaign You Care, We Care

Date: Tuesday 03 May 2022

We have launched a new campaign with our Ambassador Janet Ellis to raise awareness of issues faced by family and friends of people with cancer.

Getting ready for treatment – new prehabilitation workshops launch in Scotland

Date: Monday 11 April 2022

Working with the Scottish Government on a two-year pilot project, we are helping people who are newly diagnosed with cancer to get the best possible start to treatment.

Laura Lee pays tribute to Lord Richard Rogers in the Architect's Journal

Date: Thursday 27 January 2022

Our Chief Executive, Dame Laura Lee pays tribute to Richard Rogers in this month's Architect's Journal.

Relieving the financial stress that cancer brings – Q&A with Geraldine Johnson

Date: Wednesday 05 January 2022

Geraldine Johnson, Benefits Advisor at Maggie’s Oldham, talks about her role and how she can relieve some of the financial stress that cancer brings.

Maggie's Cambridge Centre Head writes about induced or surgical menopause for app Stella

Date: Monday 06 December 2021

Lisa Punt, Centre Head of Maggie’s Cambridge, talked to staff at Stella about our workshops for women managing cancer and menopause.

Lorraine Kelly and Koo Stark come together to support Maggie’s newest Ambassador Derek Francis

Date: Wednesday 01 December 2021

TV star Lorraine Kelly and photographer Koo Stark came together for Maggie’s and its newest Ambassador, Derek Francis, at a special photo shoot at Maggie’s Barts.

25 years around Maggie's kitchen table

Date: Wednesday 24 November 2021

Our Chief Executive, Dame Laura Lee, met with Bami, Bob, Huei and Rob around the kitchen table to talk about the impact cancer has had on them and the support Maggie's provides.

Maggie’s chosen for The Daily Telegraph’s Christmas Appeal

Date: Friday 19 November 2021

We are so pleased that Maggie’s has been chosen as one of four charities to benefit from this year’s Telegraph Christmas Charity Appeal.

Third Edition of Architecture of Hope celebrates Charles Jencks legacy

Date: Tuesday 16 November 2021

We organised a panel talk to celebrate the launch of The Architecture of Hope (Third Edition).

Maggie's at The Royal Free construction – Q&A

Date: Tuesday 26 October 2021

Construction work at Maggie's at The Royal Free began on Monday 25 October. We've created some frequently asked questions around the construction of the new centre.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall helps us mark 25 years of cancer support

Date: Friday 01 October 2021

Today Her Royal Highness visited our Edinburgh centre, meeting with supporters, Patrons and visitors.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall marks 25th anniversary of Maggie's

Date: Friday 01 October 2021

Earlier this week, Her Royal Highness, Our President hosted a celebratory reception at Clarence House to mark 25 years of Maggie’s expert professional support.

Steve Morgan formally opens new Maggie’s centre funded by Steve Morgan Foundation

Date: Tuesday 21 September 2021

Philanthropist Steve Morgan today spoke of his ‘overwhelming pride’ as he formally opened the brand-new purpose-built Maggie’s Wirral at the Steve Morgan Foundation Building in the grounds of Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Wirral.

Derek Francis inspires friends to fundraise for Maggie’s

Date: Thursday 16 September 2021

Derek Francis, host of The Sunday Show on the online radio station Incapable Staircase and a champion of Maggie’s inspires his friends to join him in raising money for Maggie’s.

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