Devonshire Freemasons Help with the Costs of Cancer

Macmillan Cancer Support's Financial Grant Scheme has recently been boosted by a donation of £5,000 from the Devonshire Freemasons. The donation was made after the Freemason's learned of the financial struggle people are facing when diagnosed with cancer.

Area Fundraising Manager for Macmillan, Suzie Warren, said "We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Devonshire Freemasons. This donation will have a direct impact on people in Devon struggling with the cost of cancer."

Suzie went on to say, "Many people find themselves having to stop work or reduce their hours during treatment, and there are also additional costs like traveliing to hospital or the need to buy household aids. Macmillan Cancer Support provides means-tested grants to help people in immediate need who are going through cancer treatment or still seriously affected by their illness. In 2015 nearly £140,000 was distributed to people in Devon to help with these additional costs and provide some relief from the additional worry of financial problems."

The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons, Rt. Worshipful Brother Ian Kingsbury JP, presented Suzie Warren and the Macmillan team with a cheque for £5,000 at the Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre at Plymouth's Derriford Hospital. Mr Kingsbury said "the incredible work carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support must continue into the future. This can only be done with the dedication and care that has always been a trademark of this fabulous organisation and as Freemasons we are pround to be able to a part of that future."

Anyone struggling with the cost of cancer can call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 0000, Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm or visit www.macmillan.org.uk for further information.