As we move into Spring it’s a good time to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are going. Sharing some of the amazing emotional support and kindness you have been offering to others. We’ll also look at some of the changes we’ve made.
The Online Community team would like to thank you for making the Community what it is, offering kindness and support to each other. We currently have over 68,000 members and over 7,100 have join this year so far. You have posted over 45,000 messages of hope, support and encouragement already this year. Your words offer so much when others may be feeling lonely or scared. People find a lot of care and support when going through a cancer treatment. Family members and friends can also find a lot of support when helping their loved ones through cancer. Here on the Community we see the value everyday of shared experiences.
Welcomed new Community Champions to the team
"We have welcomed three new Community Champions to the team already this year."
Jane2511, sistermoon and Branoc
Our amazing Community Champions give so much of their own time to support members of the Online Community and the team. We want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts.
If you want to know more about the role of a Community Champion, you can read our ‘Here’s to our Champions’ blog. You can reach out to the Online Community team by emailing Community@macmillan.org.uk.
Community improvements so far…
Already this year we have made some changes to the Online Community. These have included:
If you have any feedback or suggested improvements, please feel free to reach out to us. You can email Community@macmillan.org.uk or send a private message to the moderator account.
Community News blog
The Online Community team have published 14 Community news blogs already this year. We’ve shared a range of support information and personal stories. These include; How do you prepare to hear the news? Getting the results with member Wee Me, Oesophageal cancer: Michael’s story and Relationships, sex and cancer. You can read our blogs and bookmark the Community news section.
If you would like to be a guest blogger please get in touch with us. This would be an opportunity to share your personal cancer story with the wider Community, please do get in touch with the Online Community team. You can email Community@macmillan.org.uk, or if you have any questions about being a guest blogger or other ways you can support Macmillan Cancer Support.
Last year Macmillan’s Cancer information team started posting in their Online Community blog again. Our team share trusted cancer information on the Online Community.
Do let us know if there are any topics that you would like to see in our blogs as we value your feedback and ideas.
We hope all our members will all continue to find lots of support here on the Online Community. The Community team would like to wish everyone all the best and if you need any support using the site, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. You can email Community@macmillan.org.uk or send a private message to the moderator account.
