Heledd Fychan Canol De Cymru - South Wales Central

Macmillan’s annual Coffee Morning usually sees millions of pounds donated to help support people affected by cancer.

The money raised helps fund Macmillan services to make sure people with cancer can get the physical, emotional and financial support they need.

Like so many charities, Macmillan has seen a huge fall in its fundraising income as a direct result of the ongoing impact of Covid-19.

The charity’s flagship Coffee Morning – which is one of the UK’s longest-running fundraising events – is faced with a staggering 71% income drop for the second year running (£20m).

Macmillan, alongside our NHS and other partners, works tirelessly to do whatever it takes for people with cancer.  They are doing so at a time when the disruption caused by Covid-19 means demand for the charity’s services is high, while its income is down.

I’m very proud to help support Macmillan’s coffee morning, and to help let people know that this important fundraising event is still going ahead.  I would encourage anyone to get involved, and to organise or contribute to a local coffee morning in the way that suits them best.

Macmillan’s Coffee Morning this year was on 24 September but local events can be held throughout the year.

For information or support relating to cancer, call Macmillan’s Support Line on 0808 808 00 00 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday) or visit www.macmillan.org.uk.