The ‘With Heart Award’ recognises individuals who have put their whole heart into their role, by being compassionate, and always seeing the real person. The 2023 winner of this award is Ameena Muflihi.
When Ameena and her mother were both diagnosed with lobular breast cancer just one year apart, they supported each other every step of the way. As they sat in waiting rooms during treatment, they chatted to other patients who shared priceless tips and signposted them to services. However these valuable conversations were always cut short when someone was called to their appointment. In 2018, Ameena set up a cancer support group to give people the time and space to talk.
As well as launching face-to-face support groups in West Bromwich and Smethwick with the support of Macmillan and the Yemeni Community Association, Ameena also launched a Facebook group supporting 500 members. On top of this, Ameena is passionate about ensuring cancer support is available to everyone and aims to put cancer champions in all communities and places of worship in her area.
Find out more about the Thanks to You Awards.