Can you imagine this - our community cancer centre closed through lack of funding... But it is close to being reality if we do not act fast....
Surely all the hard work that has been done and is being done cannot stop.... there must be a solution to the funding
- as rather than close there is a need to expand to meet the growing needs.....
SOS:
Please hear a plea for help and ideas how to keep the Community Cancer Centre open... The Centre did not get a roll over of the lottery money for another 3 years and all our attempts at applying for grants have been a case of "lost in the crowds" of other charity organisations desperate for their needs to be met too...! There are so many needing help in this global financial crisis. The crisis is increasing the demand for charity services as people fall ill with stress related problems. Yet the charities need money to survive too....! In order to provide a service - costs are incurred and the centre desperately needs financial help to continue provision of support to those on the cancer journey...!
The Community cancer centre is a light shining with so much love and support for those touched by cancer. The centre is based in Yiewsley near Heathrow Airport West London...It was started by patients themselves and is there to serve cancer patients and their families in the Borough of Hillingdon...But also through our website and facebook the centre reaches out into the world. Anyone touched and struggling with cancer and the tuirbulent journey it creates are welcomed to find "knowing" support. Yes knowing as the centre as a uniqueness in that it is those that have been on the journey or are still on the journey coming together to support one another.
From what I have witnessed time and time again is that it is a place to Reconnect with Self.... a self that can be lost in the diagnosis and its treatments.
It is a place that supports survivorship through being there at the right time - when it is needed through a drop in centre. It is a place for information, care and support - a place to simply be. To find wellness on the journey there are complementary therapists that offer a range of therapies free...
The centre opens its door to all those affected be it the patient themselves or relatives and friends that are confused or struggling to cope with a loved one on the cancer journey..
We are like a family and so desperate to be sure that our centre and its light of love and guidance continues for all those that need that love and support.
Please anyone out there in the social network family that can help .........we would be really welcome your support for the centre to continue its support of those in need.
It is heart warming to see those affected by cancer finding the strength and the motivation to help others on the journey!
But it is heart breaking to think of the centre having to close its doors!
Visit www.communitycancercentre.org.uk or email: office@communitycancercentre.org.uk
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