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How It Helps
How funds raised make a difference
We understand how cancer can affect people’s whole lives – we provide support for treatment, how they’re feeling, their work, and their money. And, after more than 100 years of caring, we understand that the most important thing is to treat people as individuals, not patients.
From the moment of diagnosis, whenever we’re most needed, we’re here to support people however they need us to.
The money you raise will help people living with cancer right now to live life as fully as they can.
We’re here for you too. For information, support or just someone to talk to, call us free on 0808 808 00 00 (7 days a week, 8am-8pm).
Yorkshire stats
When you are diagnosed with cancer, having the right support makes all the difference.
Around 32,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Yorkshire every year.
Over 14,000 people die from cancer in Yorkshire every year.
Some of the biggest gaps in the cancer nursing workforce are in Yorkshire.
4 in 10 cancers are diagnosed at a late stage, often via emergency admission or referral from a GP.
Low uptake of screening programs in the region.
The healthcare landscape is made of 3 cancer Alliances and 13 NHS Trusts.
How Macmillan supported Yorkshire, and Yorkshire supported Macmillan in 2024
Macmillan Support Line
In 2024 Macmillan’s Support Line service supported 8,694 people in Yorkshire and The Humber. In 2024, our advisers supported 5,691 people with cancer information and support, and advised 3,875 people who called with queries relating to money and work.
Macmillan Professionals
At the end of 2024, Macmillan had 84 professionals actively in funding in Yorkshire and The Humber. The most commonly funded post was Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
In 2024, Macmillan raised £1,135,681 from Coffee Morning from 4,447 donations in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Brave the Shave
In 2024, Macmillan raised £83,209 from Brave the Shave from 182 donations in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Go Sober for October
In 2024, Macmillan raised £92,031 from Go Sober from 667 donations in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Boots – Macmillan Partnership
At the end of 2024, Macmillan’s Partnership with Boots had 81 Information Pharmacists and 23 Beauty Advisors in Yorkshire and The Humber.
Walk 100k in May
Walk, stroll, or hike your way through 100km in May AND raise money for people living with cancer.
