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How your fundraising helps
There are currently almost 3.5 million people living with cancer in the UK today. It's Macmillan's goal to be there for everyone from the moment of diagnosis, but we can't do this without your support.
We're doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are.
From the price of a coffee to your £250 target, every donation makes a difference:
£10 could help the [Welfare Rights team on the] Macmillan Support Line uncover/identify £290 in potential benefits for people with cancer.
£20 could provide one session of emotional support from a Macmillan Buddy.
£30 could help over 50 people support each other on our Online Community.
£80 could fund 4 hours’ support from a Macmillan information and support assistant.
£250 could pay for a Macmillan information & support assistant for a day and a half, giving people living with cancer the opportunities to ask questions and talk through their concerns at one of our information and support centres.
£781 could pay for a Macmillan support worker for one week, helping people living with cancer receive the support they need.
For information on how to access our support services, visit our main Macmillan website.
Inspired by Swim It but not taking part?
If you don't fancy swimming but would still like to show your support to Macmillan, you can donate to one of our Swim It fundraisers instead by using the service amounts above.