Gemma's Walk Against Cancer for CSG 2024

During the month of April I am taking part in the Walk Against Cancer to raise money for Cancer Support Mallorca. My personal goal is 300,000 steps - an average of 10,000 steps a day. This will be a challenge for me as I continue to recover from a herniated disc in my back, but I will take it one step at a time!

Cancer Support Mallorca has helped many people in our community, and as a cancer charity it is a cause close to my heart. Cancer Support Mallorca offers much needed help and support to people who are often living away from their support networks.

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Cancer Support Mallorca is a charity that helps foreigners in Mallorca and Menorca who are affected by cancer. They offer translations and transport for medical appointments, counselling for patients and their family members, nutritional advice, and help to request benefits the patient and carer may be entitled to, all of this totally free of charge. Their team of volunteers make home and hospital visits and where possible offer practical help. They also give items such as wigs, caps, and prostheses to cancer patients.

During recent years the need for counselling has doubled; the charity works with a team of psychologists and counsellors who generously offer many free hours and large discounts. However, the charity needs more funds to cover this need, and others, so I am really grateful for your support in this challenge so I can help them to continue to offer this vital help to the residents on the islands.