Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a Maggie's centre, online or in the press. These stories bring people together, break down stigmas, open up conversations and build communities.
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Spaces where we can connect with each other and open up: Peter's story
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Peter, 80, visits Maggie鈥檚 in Cardiff with a friend recovering from a transplant, despite having his own past experience with prostate cancer. The visit leads Peter to join a men鈥檚 support group as he highlights the importance of such spaces for men.
Hosting a Bake and Brew in memory of my daughter: Irene's story
Date: Wednesday 20 May 2026
Irene, 80, held a Bake and Brew fundraiser to commemorate the first anniversary of her daughter Joanne's passing. Joanne was supported by Maggie鈥檚 after being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer.
The NHS saved me physically, Maggie's saved me emotionally: James's story
Date: Friday 01 May 2026
James shares how Maggie's pieced him back together after his cancer returned, twice, and left him emotionally broken.
Running the London Marathon with stage 4 cancer: Sarah's story
Date: Friday 10 April 2026
By running the marathon, Sarah wants to raise money for Maggie's and prove to people that you shouldn't let anything stop you from achieving your goals.
Javier's story: Maggie's is part of my treatment now
Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Diagnosed following a PSA screening test, Javier was struggling to manage his anxiety while he awaited results to see if the cancer had spread to his bones. That's when he came to Maggie's.
Amy on how art therapy helped her forget her pain
Date: Monday 30 March 2026
Hospitalised and diagnosed of osteosarcoma after her leg snapped, Amy was struggling with dark days and physical pain. But Maggie's would help her, both physically and emotionally.
Lizzi on having the same cancer diagnosis as her mum and finding support together
Date: Friday 13 March 2026
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 27, Lizzi is now caring for her mum while she goes through treatment 鈥� and together, they鈥檝e found support at Maggie鈥檚.
Beth on how Maggie's helped her rebuild her confidence
Date: Friday 13 March 2026
鈥淢y mum had wanted me to know Maggie's was a safe place. I didn鈥檛 realise she meant it for me too.鈥�
Elizabeth found solace in drawing at Maggie's
Date: Monday 09 March 2026
When Elizabeth had to stay at the Royal Marsden hospital for several months, Maggie's became a second home for her.
Peter on prostate cancer and the power of conversation
Date: Tuesday 03 March 2026
Having come through the other side following treatment for prostate cancer, Peter shares advice for other men like him and some of the things that got him through.
The Mother Of All Surgeries in my thirties: Kirsty on how cancer doesn鈥檛 discriminate
Date: Friday 27 February 2026
Kirsty talks about the importance of advocating for your own health, after her abdominal symptoms were eventually found to be cancer. She would need 16-hour surgery to stop the cancer from spreading further.
How cancer genes affected my whole family: Cat's story
Date: Wednesday 25 February 2026
When Cat was diagnosed with cancer, she discovered her dad, sister and daughters were at risk too. A difficulty journey followed, and Maggie鈥檚 has been there for them all.
Carol on how Maggie's gave her husband Greg a voice through drumming
Date: Monday 19 January 2026
Carol talks about how Maggie's has been a refuge for their family and has given Greg a new way of expressing himself after life changing treatment for head and neck cancer.
Mandy on living over 30 years with cancer
Date: Wednesday 07 January 2026
Mandy shares how prioritising family, friends and fun has helped her deal with the impact of four cancer diagnoses.
Wendy on how singing at Maggie's is a highlight of her week
Date: Wednesday 24 December 2025
After treatment left Wendy experiencing extreme fatigue, coming to Maggie's became a goal to work towards. After coming through our doors, she's never looked back!
Andrew on giving back to Maggie's through fundraising
Date: Friday 19 December 2025
After coming to Maggie's for psychological support, Andrew wanted to become a Friend of Maggie's and fundraise... by throwing himself from a plane!
Lucy on learning to speak again after devastating diagnosis and baby loss
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Lucy had to start treatment straight after her diagnosis. After losing her baby, as well as the ability to eat and speak, Lucy started a long journey of recovery.
Sandy on living with an incurable brain tumour
Date: Wednesday 17 December 2025
Sandy talks about how coming to Maggie's helped changed his focus from not having long to live to how to live well.
Vicky on boosting her self-confidence through workshops at Maggie's
Date: Thursday 27 November 2025
Diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, Vicky talks about the impact treatment had on her appearance and self-confidence, and how Maggie's helped make her laugh and improve the small things.
Samantha on self esteem after surgery for breast cancer
Date: Friday 14 November 2025
Feeling immediately comfortable with a cancer support specialist at Maggie's, Samantha was able to open up and get the support she needed.