Cancercharity

Dear Editor,

Christmas is a magical time for families from Airdrie and Coatbridge to enjoy all the lovely things about the festive season – from decorating the tree to visiting Santa’s grotto to spending time with your loved ones.

But when you’re a child going through cancer treatment, that’s all at risk.

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for young people, has kick-started a Christmas campaign to highlight how cancer can cost children their Christmas and are asking the public for their support so that we can help keep these families together this festive season, and beyond.

With the community’s support, donations will help fund CLIC Sargent’s “homes from home” service, which provides free accommodation for families near hospitals, so they can be close to their child whilst facing cancer this Christmas.

Your support will also mean CLIC Sargent social workers, based in hospitals and out in the community, can be there to provide practical, emotional and financial support.

As well as donating, there are other ways the community can support children and young people with cancer this Christmas, from collecting stamps to visiting the charity’s online shop for Christmas shopping.

As we approach the end of the year, I’d like to say a personal thank you to everyone in the community who has supported CLIC Sargent in 2019.

Your help and generosity means we can continue to be there for more children and young people from Airdrie and Coatbridge with cancer.

To donate to our Christmas appeal and for more information, visit www.clicsargent.org.uk/ christmas, call 0300 330 0803 or text GIVE to 70030 to donate £5.*

Carol Jones, CLIC Sargent