Anyone for coffee?

coffeemorningThe World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, held on Friday September 26, is a great excuse to catch up with your favourite people and raise some money for a good cause. And it’s really easy too – just ask your guests to make a donation for the coffee and cake you serve.

Whether it’s steaming mugs and biscuits, or homemade cakes and your best cups, it really doesn’t matter how simple or fancy you make it. The only thing that really matters is the treat of getting everyone together and knowing that every coffee and cake you share with your friends will help someone affected by cancer get the support they need to feel more in control of life.

CarrotCakeThumbLast year 3,642 people living in Central Scotland called the Macmillan Support Line for cancer information, advice or simply a chat. And so far, there are 208 Macmillan nurses in the region providing expert support for people affected by cancer, and their families. But there’s still more needed and that’s where your coffee morning comes in. Every pound you raise will mean more people can get the Macmillan support they need.

So come on, let’s make time for a treat this September. It all starts with ordering your free Coffee Morning Kit, bursting with goodies to make raising money really simple and fun.

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning takes place on Friday 26 September – but you can hold yours whenever suits you best.

Send for your free kit today – www.coffee.macmillan.org.uk

call 0845 602 1246 or text SHARE to 70550

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Run for a reason with Macmillan

Macmillan Cancer Support is urging people to look out their trainers and sign up to the Scotland Kilomathon in Edinburgh on Sunday 16 March.

There are three Kilomathon distances to choose from – the 13.1k is an excellent distance for those looking to step-up from a 10k and training for a half/marathon, or looking for a bridging gap between a 10k & a half marathon. The 6.55k is an ideal step-up from a 5k, or as a stepping stone to the 10k distance. The 2.62k junior race is a fun race for kids and takes place in Murrayfield Stadium, the home of Scottish Rugby.

Runners take in the historic Royal Yacht Britannia, picturesque Victoria Park and enjoy tranquil cycle paths before a fantastic finish in front of the West Stand at Murrayfield Stadium.

Fundraising Manager for Edinburgh, Jayne Forbes, said: “The Kilomathon is a fantastic way to support Macmillan and there is a choice of distances for all the family.

“Knowing that every mile you cover is raising money for people affected by cancer will give you real motivation to keep going with your fitness programme. We provide comprehensive training, nutrition and kit advice, as well as very simple ideas to raise money.”

All the money raised from the run will be used to fund Macmillan’s vital cancer services, from specialist nurses and doctors, to help and advice for people who have financial problems as a result of their cancer.

For more information on taking on a run for Macmillan email fundraising@macmillan.org.uk or call 0300 1000 200. For details of all Macmillan running events go to www.macmillan.org.uk/running

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