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We are raising funds to improve the lives of people living with cancer and experiencing cancer poverty by providing them with positive experiences outside of the home and hospital environment including cottage holidays, restaurant meals, spa breaks, tickets to events and special family days.
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Situation
Half of people with cancer find the emotional effects harder to manage than the physical effects with 1 in 3 people experiencing a mental health problem (MHF). The cancer community have been shielding for long periods of time during Covid-19 with quarantining leading to a high prevalence of symptoms of psychological distress (Brooks). 91% of cancer patients suffer a loss of income causing mental health issues and have now fallen further into cancer poverty as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Solution
We will provide tailored support to individuals and families affected by cancer poverty to enable them to access positive experiences with family and friends to improve emotional wellbeing and prevent isolation and loneliness. We will empower those experiencing financial difficulty as a result of their diagnosis to enjoy experiences and make memories which they would not otherwise be able to afford to do. This will boost confidence, self-esteem, ability to cope and connection with loved ones.
