Macmillan Cancer research -help us, to help them…

Thank you very much for showing an interest in our blog! We’re Rachael and Pamela and cancer is a subject that we both feel very strongly about and we believe that everyone should have someone by their side; every step of the way. Although cancer is well known, the suffering experienced by people that have cancer is unimaginable. Hopefully, after you read our blog, you will know a little bit more about the work that Macmillan does and the problems thousands of people face.

Please take the time to read about Kate and her story about dealing with cancer. Kate is your typical working mum, stressed but happy; always on her toes. Kate was due a smear test but didn’t think that there was anything wrong with her. However, she soon started feeling pain and so decided to go and have it checked out. Kate had cervical cancer. Within two months her condition became un-operable...it was a huge shock to her and her family, she quotes:
“It was like a hammer smashing down on us, it was harder telling them than hearing it myself.”
Kate became so tired and weak that she was unable to move or talk- sleeping throughout most of the day. She contacted Macmillan and got a nurse (named Vicky) to help her through the chemotherapy and everyday life. Now happily married, Kate knows Macmillan will help her daughter and husband too. Although she doesn’t have a long time left to live, Macmillan has made sure that Kate and her family have happy memories to remember her by.

 Again we thank you very much for reading our blog. Please do now leave a response with your thoughts. It would also be great if you could just write a few words answering the following questions and if you would be willing to help in any way you can. For more information about Macmillan’s amazing work then go to: http://www.macmillan.org.uk Help to turn a frown upside down, today!

• Had you heard about the problems caused by cancer before reading this blog?
• Do you now feel more informed about the issues faced by people with cancer?
• Would you now be prepared to do any of the following things to help improve the lives of people going through cancer…?

1. Make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Research?
2. Start or join a fundraising campaign?
3. Sign up to receive regular information about the work of Macmillan?
4. Tell your friends and family about Macmillan Cancer Research and try to persuade them to help out in any of the ways above?

If you do post a response, please can you tell me where you come from i.e. your home town and county (if not in the UK?)

Many Thanks!
Rachael and Pamela