My mum died 8 years ago from cancer and ever since I've always ensured that I donate to McMillan nurses. They were incredible to the family and helped us to understand the changes to expect in behaviour from the chemo, helped us to cope with looking after her and were available 24/7 for questions and support. Without them, we'd have never been able to look after our mother and allow her to live the rest of her days at home in the house she loved surrounded by her family.
I know what you mean about the McMillan nurses, can't speak too highly of them. They gave my brother 24 hour care and were always there if anybody needed them. They were just like family friends. Eight years and two weeks since he passed away.
As much as I joke on about the outlaw her being a McMillan nurse(retired now) is something that has always made me respect her enormously.
Got this email from Cancer Research after making that donation the other day. Got an addy on for local branches. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cancer Research UK funds the work of around 4,800 world-class scientists, doctors and nurses throughout the UK and supports over 100 clinical trials, testing new drugs and treatments for cancer. Your support really will help make a difference to people affected by cancer, helping more people beat cancer in the future. You can find out more about Cancer Research UK and other ways you can support us in your local area at www.cancerresearchuk.org/supportus.
Just think, if everybody on not606 gave just £2 a week to Cancer Research (less than a pint of beer) what a difference it could make to saving lives.
That kinda puts it in perspective marra. I started donating when my dad died in 2007. When Janie died I doubled it. Her brothers wanted the donations to go to the Bobby Robson Foundation, another great cause but I managed to convince them to opt for CR as they are striving to find a cure. As much as medical science has advanced cancer is still a bastard to cure, certain types like pancreatic are a particularly difficult. Can you imagine what it would be like if someone came up with an effective cure? Thanks to everyone.
I have just made a payment and it looks as if we have just hit the £500 if you include the Gift Aid. It may get higher because if I win the double rollover lotto on Saturday I may be persuaded to put in another tenner.
I am halfway through my Open Uni Chemistry degree primarily as I really want to go and do a PhD and go into cancer research as I know so many people who suffer with it
I've just achieved a degree in social sciences with the Open Uni at the grand old age of 51...You are still a nipper mate...
