Black History Month is a perfect time for us at Macmillan to consider ways to ensure our information and services are inclusive and accessible and that they offer equity to all.
As part of our activity for Black History Month, we hear from Leanne Pero, award-winning breast cancer survivor and community activist on a mission to empower people of colour through their cancer diagnosis. Read on to find out about Leanne’s personal cancer story, her mission to address the gaps in cancer care, and how Macmillan is supporting the Black Women Rising project.
Leanne Pero was just 30 years old when…
The first Macmillan Coffee Morning was held 32 years ago, back in 1990. It was simple concept: to gather people together to share a coffee, and donate the cost of their cup to Macmillan Cancer Support. It was a hit, and the next year we tried it again – this time on a national level. Since then, Coffee Morning has grown and changed, and altogether it has raised over £290 million for Macmillan Cancer Support.…
Today is World Mental Health Day (10th October), a day which encourages people around the world to make their mental health and wellbeing a top priority. In this blog, Content Channel Editor Emma talks about mental health and the support you can get from Macmillan.
Being told you have cancer can impact your mental health. It is common to feel many different emotions, some of which may be difficult to cope with. Remember…
In this blog, Editor Katie talks about Dyslexia awareness week. This week (3–9 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. The theme of this year’s event is Breaking Through Barriers – focusing on the obstacles faced by those with dyslexia and the people supporting them.
What is dyslexia?
The British Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as ‘a learning difficulty that primarily affects the skills involved…
