The Pickering Drop In Centre £10,000

This Cancer Drop-in Centre has recently opened its doors. They are in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and offer a centre where cancer patients and their family and friends can go for support and advice. They offer complementary therapies, counselling or just a cup of tea and a friendly chat.

It is staffed by volunteers and our money will help with the extension of this service enabling it to be open daily to everyone in the community of all ages.

Cancer Care & Haematology Fund £10,000

The Cancer Care & Haematology Unit is attached to Stoke Mandeville Hospital and has a large chemotherapy unit where patients can have treatment during the day and return to their homes in the evening. Many different types of cancers and patients of all ages are catered for within this unit, as well as support for family and carers.

The need for this service has grown over the years and is now housed in a new building. The money from the Caron Keating Foundation will help develop this building and the equipment needed. www.conf.org.uk

Big C £20,000

Big C is a local independent cancer charity based in Norwich. They provide support services such as counselling, benefit and nutrition advice, support groups and an extensive information library. This is a free walk-in service for patients and their families.

The money from the Caron Keating Foundation with pay for ‘The Caron Keating Counselling Room’ which will provide a warm, relaxing, supportive environment where people can discuss their worries and have an opportunity for peace and calm. www.thebigappeal.co.uk

Cancer Resource Centre £23,000

The Cancer Resource Centre is in South West London. They help anyone who has been affected by cancer. This can include family members, friends or health care professionals. Services offered include healing, massage, therapy sessions and a home visiting service.

The Caron Keating Foundation will fund a Support Officer post for one year. The Support Officers are the bridge between clients, therapies and administration and are the first point of contact for the majority of centre users and, are of vital importance to both the potential patient and the reputation of the Centre.www.cancer-resource-centre.org

The Lymphoedema Support Network £5,000

Lymphoedema is a very real problem with cancer sufferers and it can be difficult to access information and treatment as services for this are very patchy throughout the country. The Lymphoedema Support Network takes a lead role in educating and supporting patients with this condition. They operate a telephone helpline with a series of fact sheets and two self-help videos and the money from the Caron Keating Foundation will help with the funding of these services.
www.lymphoedema.org