Where does your money go?

November 24, 2009

If yo scratchy-ani u’re thinking about sponsoring me and making a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support, here are a few facts that might help convince you that what you’re doing is a truly wonderful thing:

Here’s the scary stuff ….

There are an estimated 2 million people in the UK who are living with cancer
Around 300,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in the UK each year.
1 in 3 of us will get cancer at some stage in our lives

Here’s the positive stuff ….

Macmillan’s ambition is to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer by 2010.
Macmillan nurses & other health and social care professionals include consultants, dieticians, radiographers, speech therapists and benefits advisors.
Macmillan provide practical help and support at home, from precious time off for a carer to a lift to hospital.
Macmillan provide emotional support and information through their Cancerline, website, support groups and trained professionals.
They provide financial help to cover the additional costs that cancer can bring, including benefits advice and a range of financial grants to cover anything from heating bills to travel costs.

Macmillan is a force for change, listening to people affected by cancer and working together for better cancer care. This can be anything from getting a coffee machine installed in a waiting room to fighting discrimination and bringing about change in the law. 99% of their services are funded entirely through the generosity of supporters…that’s YOU!

If you decide to sponsor me, this is what your money could do:

£10 could pay for 20 copies of The Cancer Guide. This Macmillan booklet can help someone recently diagnosed with cancer, and their families, to understand cancer, its treatment and the help available.
£24 could pay for a Macmillan physiotherapist for an hour
£68 could run a typical small Macmillan Information and Support centre for an hour
£100 could enable the Macmillan Benefits Helpline help people affected by cancer to claim £2,691 in benefits to which they are entitled.
£156 could run Macmillan’s Cancerline for an hour, providing, on average, 13 people affected by cancer with essential information and support. In peak hours, the Cancerline team receive 76 calls per hour.
£350 could pay for a much-needed convalescent break for someone with cancer and their carer.
£918 could fund a Macmillan nurse for a working week