September is the hallmark month for Macmillan’s World’s biggest coffee morning. This year is the 35th year anniversary of the World’s biggest coffee morning which continues to make a difference to support everyone affected by cancer.
35 years of coming together to raise vital funds so Macmillan can be there to support people when they need us the most. It’s also 35 years of bringing people together to talk about cancer. Whilst coffee mornings are a great way to fundraise, it’s also a good opportunity to raise awareness and share personal cancer experiences.
The Online Community brings the cancer community together every day. Our forums provide peer to peer support all day and all night helping you navigate the emotional and practical challenges cancer can bring.
"Thank you to everyone who gave me support and advice. This site is truly amazing." - Community member, Head and neck cancer forum
“What would I do without the community forum, in my life, to react to? … The Macmillan blog is a daily therapy which helps me understand myself. I’m grateful for the opportunity to distract myself (and others) with words and images of the day’s mindful meanderings.” - Community member, Cancer blogs
“It helps to come here and listen to others going through similar experiences and who are also trying their best. Makes you feel a lot less alone xx” -Community member, Carer’s only forum
“Thank you so much I’ve never been so scared so appreciate this group and the lovely people on here.” – Breast cancer forum
Our forums are a safe and supportive place to bring together a community of people affected by cancer. There are conversations about the emotional and practical impacts cancer can bring so if you are looking for support, start a discussion today in our Cancer forums.
We want to bring our Online Community together to connect and have some light hearted fun. The Online Community's virtual Coffee morning brings our members together to share your favourite recipes from the past 35 years from classic cakes to tasty bakes. This could be a childhood treat, a tasty dish or your go to comfort foods.
Get a coffee, or tea, matcha or juice, and join us in this discussion. Extra points for pictures and recipes.
Join in the Nostalgic bakes, coffee morning cakes and comfort foods- 35 years of Macmillan’s coffee morning discussion thread.
Donations from all Coffee Mornings, big and small, raise vital funds to help almost 3.5 million people in the UK diagnosed with cancer to live life as fully as they can. We can continue to be there for everyone who needs us from the moment they are diagnosed, through treatment and beyond.
This includes support through treatment from our amazing Macmillan Nurses and professionals. Help with emotional and practical support through the Macmillan Support Line, Online Community, local Macmillan Centres and much more.
Macmillan believe that everyone should get the very best cancer care and treatment, no matter what. If you’re worried about the care you’re receiving, or feel you’re being treated unfairly, Macmillan can help:
There are lots of discussion in the Online Community forums about the variations in cancer care across the four UK nations. Read the Cancer, self-advocacy and pre-existing health conditions on the Online Community. This blog shares our members lived experiences of self-advocacy, pre-existing health conditions and variations in cancer care.
We also recently published Mr U’s story where he shares his story of self-advocacy through treatment and pushing for better outcomes. Meet Mr U – self-advocating through cancer treatment with a pre-existing heart condition.
In the comment box below, tell us how you advocate for yourself through cancer care, and if you have experienced variations in healthcare across different hospitals and areas of the UK.
