Two South Wales sisters have pledged to do 20 challenges for 2020 for Macmillan to mark 20 years since they sadly lost their mother to breast cancer.   Sisters Verity Pyke, of Cardiff, and Lauren Turner, of Bridgend, want the public’s ideas for their 20 fundraising challenges for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of their mother Susan Turner, who sadly died in 2000.   So far, the pair’s 20420 challenges include a family climb up Pen-y-Fan, a zip wire…

Every year 18,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales. Maggie’s is a charity that provides free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer and their family and friends. During the week commencing 8th April, they will be opening their second Welsh centre in the grounds of the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. Maggie’s Cardiff has been designed by award winning Welsh architects Dow Jones. It was developed by Maggie’s, working in partnership with the Velindre Cancer Centre,…

Charity launches UK’s first independent map to help people across the country find cancer care and support services using their postcode Dimbleby Cancer Care today officially launches the cancercaremap.org, after research* finds a significant lack of awareness across Wales of the support and advice services available following a cancer diagnosis. New research revealed that more than half (52%) of those in Wales were unaware of emotional support services, such as talking therapy or support groups, despite studies finding mental ill…