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Carers Week - 14-20 June 2010

Do you know of any young people who are caring for someone with cancer? Find out what support they are entitled to and celebrate these unsung heroes as part of National Carers Week. Visit carersweek.org or contact our Carers Support Manager, Charlotte Argyle on 0207 091 2041, cargyle@macmillan.org.uk

Photo competition

Carers Week is organising a photography competition for young carers aged 18 and under.

The judges include Richard McCourt, best known as Dick of Dick and Dom fame, and he says 'I know from my own experience of caring for a family member just how tough it can be. When you’re a young carer it’s really important to cut loose and have fun, just like your mates, but so much harder to do. That’s why I’m calling for as many young carers to get involved with Zoom and get trigger happy with a camera!'

Every winner will receive a fabulous Sony digital camera and accessories as well as a cash prize. An all-expenses paid trip to Parliament is also included in the package that the overall winner will receive.

WHAT Your photo(s) can be about any aspect of your life, not only your caring role
WHO Every young carer under the age of 18
WHEN Entries must be received by Monday 31st May
WHERE Send your photos (maximum 2) and entry form to zoom@carersweek.org or by post to:
Zoom!, Carers Week, 20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LX

Download your entry form here.

The Big Sports Day 2010

Got a brand new class of energetic pupils? Want to get them involved in some challenging and engaging activities? Then look no further than Macmillan Cancer Support’s Big Sports Day. Simply hold your sports day as usual and incorporate a fundraising challenge for Macmillan.

Register today and your pupils will have the opportunity to take part in fun, sporting activities while raising invaluable funds to help the two million people living with cancer in the UK.

Walk with us

Loosen up those limbs and improve your fitness, while raising invaluable funds for Macmillan. Take part in one of our organised walks or hold your own at any time of the year - we'll give you all the support you need.

Free teaching packs out now

Macmillan's latest teaching packs have just been published and are packed full of the information and support you'll need to talk confidently about cancer to children and young people.

To order your free packs, call 0845 601 1716 or complete our online application form.

Helping is easy

Sponsored silences, baked bean baths or dress like your favourite teacher day, there are so many ways for your school to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. See our fundraising ideas on the main Macmillan site for more information on how your school can get involved.