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How your support can help

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.

We rely on our supporters for 99% of our income. Without you we couldn't provide any of our services for people living with cancer. For example:

  • £750 could fund a Macmillan nurse for 5 days, providing emotional and practical help to people affected by cancer and their families.
  • £1,500 could fund 6,800 copies of The Cancer Guide, providing valuable information about cancer, its treament and care, and lists of helpful organisations.
  • Approximately £5,000 could pay for the Cancer Line to respnd to over 450 emails, calls and letters from people affected by cancer and their families.
  • Approximately £45,000 could fund a Macmillan physiotherapist for a year, providing vital medical support to people affected by cancer.
  • £160,000 could pay for the Macmillan Benefits Helpline for over 5 months, ensuring that people living with cancer are getting the financial support that they are entitled to. 

The sponsorship that you raise through taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon  & Hairy Haggis Team Relay really will help 1,000's of people affected by cancer in the UK today.

Find out more about Macmillan and how we help people affected by cancer