I will be running the London Marathon in April to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. 

I was deeply touched by the compassion and care provided by Macmillian nurses when we lost my grandmother to cancer in February 2010. Those wonderful nurses made a lasting impression on my family and I, and ever since I have wanted to do something to support the vital work that Macmillan does for other families going through similarly difficult experiences.

I would be very grateful if you could support me and, most importantly, Macmillan by making a donation.  Thank you.

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There are currently over 3 million people living with cancer in the UK.  This figure is expected to rise to 4 million by 2030.  

Macmillan provides a broad range of support services to those affected by cancer, including:

• Providing emotional, practical, physical and financial support to people living with cancer;
• Funding health and social care professionals, and providing them with up-to-date resources, tools, information and training to enable them to support people living with cancer;
• Providing workplace training to employers to help them feel confident and equipped to support employees who are affected by cancer; and
• Researching and campaigning for better cancer care.

In 2021, Macmillan's services reached 2.4 million people.  You can read more about the services Macmillan provides, and how they spend donations, on their website.