A cancer and bereavement charity raised over £17,600 via a Christmas campaign.
This was the most that CancerCare North Lancashire & South Cumbria has ever raised during The Big Give Christmas Challenge, a national match-funded campaign that lasted between December 2 and December 9, which sees donations of all amounts doubled.
CancerCare provides support to people affected by cancer and bereavement and has been involved with the Big Give since 2021.
Claire Mason, CancerCare’s head of fundraising and marketing, said: “Thanks to the Reed Foundation and a number of generous CancerCare supporters, donations made to our Big Give Christmas Challenge were able to make twice the impact.
“We have been so overwhelmed by the generosity of people who have got behind our campaign, choosing to donate at what we know is a financially challenging time for many.
“These funds will be essential in ensuring that no one has to face the effects of cancer alone.
“Cancer treatment is relentless and people who come to us are often dealing with side effects of treatment and the impact of the diagnosis on their mental and emotional health.
“They come to us overwhelmed; physically and emotionally changed by their cancer, moving fearfully, not sleeping, not eating well, living in a state of tension. Of course, we also know that a cancer diagnosis affects everyone, including partners, children, parents and other loved ones.
“CancerCare’s services are all holistic and person-centred. Whether it’s one-to-one counselling, massage, or creative group support, CancerCare is here to give local people that extra support they might need while going through the hardest times of their lives.
“While our services are free to our clients, they are not free for us to provide. It costs us £1.9m per year to keep our centre doors open in Lancaster, Kendal, Barrow and Morecambe, as well as to continue our outreach services across the patch.
“The Big Give is one of our most prolific fundraisers of the year, so from everyone at CancerCare, thank you so much for getting involved.”
