Starting from 16 November, Smooth Radio London will be playing clips featuring Maggie’s London Centre user Cathy Davies and Maggie’s Head of Community Fundraising, Natalie Morris. Cathy and Natalie will be making a case for why Maggie’s should be Smooth Radio’s first charity partner.

Cathy said: “My husband and I first visited Maggies centre in Hammersmith on 2nd June 2008 whilst I was in a terrible state of anxiety just after my surgery. Were greeted by Centre Head Bernie Byrne, who made us a cup of tea and chatted to us and explained so much about my condition and impacts of treatments.”
 
Cathy continued: “As well as being able to drop in to Maggie’s (no appointment is necessary), I have attended Support Group workshops, Nutrition workshops, Relaxation and Stress Management classes and also massage therapy. All very positive and practical things to help during treatment. I’ve also been able to make friends with people going through a similar experience to me and that has been a big help. Whenever I have difficulties or complications throughout my treatments I feel I will always be given the invaluable care and advice I need at Maggies.”

A partnership with Smooth Radio London would:

• Increase awareness about Maggie’s Centres throughout London and beyond;

• In turn meaning that more people can visit Maggie’s London to get information, support and care on their journey through cancer

• Introduce new supporters and volunteers to Maggie’s

• Raise £1,000s of vital funds for our Maggie’s London centre based at Charing Cross Hospital.

Maggie’s London has received more than 20,000 visits since opening in April 2008. The centre costs £500,000 a year to run and a partnership with Smooth would help Maggie’s to develop our programme of support and help even more people living with cancer.

YOUR VOTE COUNTS

Visit www.smoothradiolondon.co.uk and vote for Maggie’s to be Smooth Radio London 102.2 FM’s charity of the year for 2010