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Maggies reports increase in demand for cancer support during pandemic

Maggies reports increase in demand for cancer support during pandemic © Fifth Ring PR An Aberdeen charity has reported an increase in demand for support from people diagnosed with cancer. Maggies said that those with cancer and their family and friends have been asking for both face-to-face and virtual help over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. The charity, which has a base at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, has been trying to support people facing a diagnosis during the coronavirus crisis. Throughout the last year, Maggie’s has continued to provide support for friends and family, and bereavement support groups, in order to help the wider network of people that cancer impacts.

300,000 steps challenge launched in support of cancer charity

© Supplied by Maggie s Aberdeen Maggies 300,000 steps challenge encourages people to stay active and support a good cause. Sign up for our daily newsletter featuring the top stories from The Press and Journal. Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up More than 1,000 people across the north and north-east have rallied around a cancer charity to raise vital funds for its service. Maggie’s centres, which offer lifeline support to people with cancer, has launched a 300,000 steps challenge event to fight the devastating impact of the pandemic. The fundraiser is held through Facebook, where everybody can join for free and complete the challenge at their own pace.

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