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New free Cancertalk teaching packs available now

Macmillan has produced a new edition of the excellent free Cancertalk teaching pack . This new edition still contains all the information teachers need to talk confidently with their pupils about cancer in an assembly or classroom, and now features newly designed resource sheets, classroom poster and DVD with teacher's and classroom modules.

Call 0845 601 1716 or contact us to order your free pack today.

Campaign against unfair hospital travel and parking charges

On average cancer patients pay £325 in parking and travel costs when undergoing treatment. We think they have enough to cope with, without this added expense. We are campaigning for free travel and parking for cancer patients attending hospital for treatment and we need your help. Find out how you can add your voice and urge your MP to take action !

National Macmillan fundraising and awareness raising events

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning, Friday 26 September 2008

The World's Biggest Coffee Morning is a fun and easy way for you and your class to raise money and help improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

Whether you organise an event with parents, ask children to bring in cakes for a breaktime treat, or put a collection box by the kettle in the staffroom, every penny will make a difference. Simply arrange a time for everyone to get together, provide some tasty refreshments (or get the children to make them) and ask people to make a donation.

So what are you waiting for? Register today and help create a huge stir. Once you have registered, we will send you everything you need to help make your event a success!

The Longest Day Golf Challenge - June and July 2008

If you're a keen golfer, then why not get sponsored and play 4 rounds in one day with friends and family?* Are you up for taking part in Macmillan's ultimate golfing challenge?
*Under 18s can enter, but there must be at least one adult in the team