Community News

These news items are generated and published by Macmillan's Online Community Team. In this section you’ll find some posts written by the Online Community team in partnership with our Cancer Information Development team. We also feature personal stories from our members.

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  • Rebellious hope – Reflecting on the legacy of Dame Deborah James

    Credit: Dan Williams / The Sun / News Licensing

    Here on the Community team, we were all very saddened to hear that Dame Deborah James had passed away from Bowel cancer at the end of June. After spending some time reflecting on what she meant to those affected by Bowel cancer, and thinking about her amazing legacy, we wanted to dedicate today’s Community News Blog to Deborah and all those who knew and loved her.

  • Representing the Online Community at Pride

    I'm Eliza from the Community team. This year, I was able to represent Macmillan’s Online Community at York Pride 2022. It was an amazing day full of reflection, support and community. I wanted to share this experience with you all here on the Online Community, and let you know what the day was like and why it was important.

    If you’re not sure what Pride is, it’s a historic celebration with events and protests…

  • Online Community downtime- Thursday 30th June, 7am to 10am

    There is some planned maintenance taking place on Macmillan’s website on Thursday 30th June, from 7am-10am.

    So that this essential maintenance can take place, the Online Community will experience some downtime. This means that members will not be able to log in, or join the Online Community, between 7am - 10am On Thursday 30th June 2022.

    We know how important the Community is as a source of support for our members…