Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Willie's story – mindfulness for mental health
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
How a mindfulness course helped me cope with the effects of treatment for prostate cancer and let to a new group of friends.
Christine's story – the support group was invaluable
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's support group gave me the advice I needed.
Jim's story – finding strength in my support group
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's head and neck cancer support group was a big part of my recovery.
Lisa's story – from visitor to fundraiser
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
After Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's helped me, I wanted others to benefit.
John's story – being mum and dad
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
When John's wife, Hannah, was diagnosed with secondary cancer during her daughter's birth, John turned to Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's for support.
Pete on the importance of sharing experiences
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
I was so inspired by talking to other people at Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's that I helped to restart the head and neck support group.
Gill's story – 10k for Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's even though I hate running
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Gill took on a running challenge to help other people the way Ö±²¥É«ÇéÆ¬â€™s helped her.
Laura's story – Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's helped me in my darkest moments
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Newcastle mum finds solace in Ö±²¥É«ÇéÆ¬â€™s and runs the Great North Run.
Christine's story – raising money with cake
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Christine hosted a Kitchen Table Day to raise funds for Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's and to raise awareness after her husband's death.
Dan's story - I was told I would never walk again
Date: Wednesday 22 January 2020
Dan came to Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's for support and now runs exercise sessions.
Carole's story - I felt lost when my treatment ended
Date: Wednesday 22 January 2020
After treatment finished Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's helped Carole find techniques to help her move forward.
Tom's story – Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's gave us financial breathing space
Date: Sunday 19 January 2020
Tom tells us how Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's helped when he and his partner were struggling financially.
Graeme's story – why I cycled 1,180 miles for Ö±²¥É«ÇéÆ¬â€™s
Date: Wednesday 15 January 2020
Graeme tells us how he wanted to raise awareness for Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's, but also raised an incredible £24,000.
Martin's story – Culture Crawl helped us say thanks
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020
Martin tells us how his bereavement group at Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's took part in Culture Crawl to give something back.
Jo's story – our Bake and Brew turned out better than our wedding!
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020
After finishing treatment, Jo and her husband decided to have a celebration with their friends and family.
Rita's story – why I've left a gift to Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's in my will
Date: Monday 06 January 2020
Rita tells us how she's making sure we are always here for people with cancer when they need support most.
Duncan's story – Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's was our second home
Date: Monday 06 January 2020
Duncan tells us how Ö±²¥É«Ç鯬's helped his family when his wife was diagnosed with advanced cancer.
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