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For many of us cancer will be the toughest fight we ever face. But life with cancer is still life, and we'll help you live it. That's why we need people like you to join our team and help make this happen.

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Donate

You’re the reason we can keep providing our vital services to support people living with cancer, and their families.

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Find an event

Sign up to everything from 5k fun runs to overseas cycling adventures. We're sure to have an event for you.

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Volunteer with us

There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering at an event to volunteering in an Information and Support centre. The time you give really does matter.

Campaign with us

Our campaigns fight for real change for people affected by cancer. Join us in demanding the best in cancer support.

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Join our Online Community

Whether you want to share experiences, ask questions or vent your emotions, you'll find others who understand on the Online Community.

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Become an intern

Intern with Macmillan and you’ll get the chance to really blossom, with proper training and hands on experience.

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Share your experience

When treatment finishes, many people find it helps to talk about their experiences. This can be helpful for others who are going through the same.

This month's highlights

Macmillan nurse, Miranda, stands in a hospital environment looking at the camera.

Support our latest campaign

We’re calling on the Government to change the law so that banks and building societies have a legal duty of care towards their customers.

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Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2018. Whether you run in the 5k or the full marathon, you will run against a stunning backdrop of the Scottish capital.

Forum members smiling for the camera.

The Volunteer Forum

We want to give our volunteers the best possible experience with Macmillan, so we formed the Volunteer Forum to make sure this happens.

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Organise your own event

Thinking of organising your own event? What's stopping you!? We have loads of information to help you out.

Why not make a donation now?

Nearly 36,000 people give £2 a month.

£2 a month for one year could pay for a Macmillan nurse for an hour, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support.

Nearly 34,000 people give £10 a month.

Your donation of £10 a month could keep five Macmillan information and support centres stocked with information booklets and leaflets to support people affected by cancer for 12 hours.

Just over 1,000 people give £28 a month.

£28 could pay for a Macmillan nurse for an hour, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support.

Around 250 people give £50 a month.

£50 could pay for a Macmillan Grant that buys someone with cancer a microwave, making it easier for them to prepare their food.

£70 a month would make a huge difference.

It could help run a large Macmillan information and support centre for one hour.

£10 could make a real difference.

It could keep five typical Macmillan information and support centres stocked with all the information resources they need to support people affected by cancer for an hour.

£19 would make a real difference.

It could pay for a Macmillan benefits adviser to work in a Citizens Advice Bureau for an hour, when they would advise people with cancer, their families and carers so they can access benefits and other kinds of financial support they are entitled to.

Just over 1,000 people give £28 a month.

£28 could pay for a Macmillan nurse for an hour, helping people living with cancer and their families receive essential medical, practical and emotional support.

£50 could make such a difference.

Your donation of £50 could pay for a Macmillan Grant that buys someone with cancer a microwave, making it easier for them to prepare their food.

£70 a month would make a huge difference.

It could help run a large Macmillan information and support centre for one hour.

    Contact us

    Still have questions? Contact our Fundraising Support Centre on 0300 1000 200 between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, or email us at fundraising@macmillan.org.uk

    Our promise to you

    You’re part of a huge movement that’s making a real difference to people affected by cancer. You can read our fundraising promise to you on the Fundraising Standards page.