Ribbon Cancer Support Group Launch - A New Support Group for AL5 Residents

We are delighted to announce the launch of a new, local support group for people who have had a cancer diagnosis. Working with the Harpenden Trust, and backed by Macmillan, the group will run every Wednesday afternoon (starting 7 June 2023) at the Trust Halls in Southdown and will provide a safe space where people can meet and connect with other people who share similar experiences. Whether you want to come and tell your story, have a friendly chat or just listen, we are here to help support you. Come along and find out more. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Ania, Andy and Clare

Aims & Objectives

·         To help make connections and talk with people who have had a cancer diagnosis.

·         To provide practical support, information and signposting to help support individuals and their families.

·         To provide a safe place to talk about how you feel, any side effects you are experiencing and living with & beyond cancer.

·         To promote physical and mental well-being through the provision of complementary therapies, group activities and talks.


RCSG runs every Wednesday (starting 7 June 2023) from 1:30pm to 3.00pm at Harpenden Trust Halls, 130 Southdown Road, Harpenden AL5 1PU.
Telephone 01582 363 143 or email us for more information at [email protected]. Our Facebook link.

 

Andy’s Story, "Being told you have cancer is a life changing experience. It’s overwhelming and very difficult to process. Reaching out to support groups really helped me start to come to terms with my diagnosis and planned treatment. Learning there were no support groups in Harpenden led me to starting the Ribbon Cancer Support Group with Ania and Clare and I hope it will play an important role in helping people in the area live with and beyond cancer."

Clare’s Story, "As a Cancer Nurse Specialist, having support in the local community for people living with cancer is really important and I’m excited to be involved with the Ribbon Cancer Support Group and the Harpenden Trust."

Ania’s Story, "After receiving the ‘all clear’ from my oncologist I found a post-cancer reality difficult to cope with. Having to deal with so many side effects and constant fatigue made me feel alienated among people who have not experienced cancer. I felt there was a need for a cancer support group in Harpenden and I’m very excited to be involved in this project. I believe it will be helpful for people at any stage of their ‘cancer journey’."

RCSG July 23

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