Sophie’s campaign for Macmillan Cancer Support

Do you want to join me in making a difference? According to the British Journal of Cancer, 1 in 2 people in the UK will get cancer, it affected my family, and I would like to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support which helps patients and their families.

I am turning 18 this month and would like to draw attention to this research and encourage exercise amongst cancer patients. Although many of my friends know me as a gymnast, I will be doing this with the support of my brother, Alex (Yale lightweight rower), by completing a rowing marathon of 50km on rowing machines.

Macmillan’s research found that exercise has more positive effects on the body than believed, and people who took regular exercise had about:
·       40% lower risk of breast cancer returning
·       50% lower risk of colon cancer returning or dying of colorectal cancer
·       30% lower risk of men dying from prostate cancer
The research results were reinforced by Dr. T. Arkenau, Cancer Drug Development Specialist and Medical Director of Sarah Cannon Research UK, who spoke about the importance of being physically active during and after cancer treatment.

Every donation will give us encouragement to achieve this ambitious goal. Thank you in advance for your contributions to this cause, no matter how small. Your support means a lot to me.


More information about Macmillan Cancer Support:

Macmillan nurses, doctors and health professionals will continue to support people living with cancer whilst doing all they can to help alleviate the immense strain put on the NHS by coronavirus. Please donate today to help make sure they can keep delivering all their critical services. They are here to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can, for more information, support or just someone to talk to, call 0808 [phone redacted] or visit macmillan.org.uk