CAN I RAISE MONEY TO HELP? NEWS AND EVENTS

News and events

Here you can find out all about the national events that Macmillan holds for people like you, plus information about national awareness days in the UK.

My Dad’s recovered now, so we roped him in to help with the event, and we all had a really great time. I want to do it again next year and make it bigger and better!
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National Macmillan events:

Photo competition
Carers Week is organising a photography competition for young carers aged 18 and under.

The judges include Richard McCourt, best known as Dick of Dick and Dom fame, and he says 'I know from my own experience of caring for a family member just how tough it can be. When you’re a young carer it’s really important to cut loose and have fun, just like your mates, but so much harder to do. That’s why I’m calling for as many young carers to get involved with Zoom and get trigger happy with a camera!'

Every winner will receive a fabulous Sony digital camera and accessories as well as a cash prize. An all-expenses paid trip to Parliament is also included in the package that the overall winner will receive.

WHAT Your photo(s) can be about any aspect of your life, not only your caring role
WHO Every young carer under the age of 18
WHEN Entries must be received by Monday 31st May.
WHERE Send your photos (maximum 2) and entry form to zoom@carersweek.org or by post to
Zoom!, Carers Week, 20 Great Dover Street, London SE1 4LX

Download your entry form here.

The Big Sports Day 2010
Is your school looking for a charity of the year? Are you wanting to raise funds, raise heart rates and raise cancer awareness all at the same time? Then we have just the event for you. Ask your teacher to sign your school up for The Big Sports Day 2010. Whether you do a sponsored star jump rally or a 2km run, one result is guaranteed - every penny you raise will help people affected by cancer.

Walk with us
Loosen up those limbs and improve your fitness while raising invaluable funds for Macmillan. Ask your teachers to register for one of our organised walks, or you can even hold your own at any time of the year - we'll give you all the support you need.

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National awareness days

15 February 2010 :
International Childhood Cancer Day

10 March 2010 :
No Smoking Day
The day can be used to inspire staff who want to quit and educate children about the dangers of smoking – the longterm health effects and the links to cancer. It can be a great day to bring the school and local community together too.

March
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

April
World Health Day – on 7 April, people around the globe mark the importance of health for productive and happy lives

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

May

World No Tobacco Day – events are held around the world on 31 May to discuss the problems caused by tobacco and linked diseases

June

The Big Sports Day, Carers Week, Male Cancer Awareness month

July

Change4Life campaign: eat well, move more, live longer – the NHS’ campaign for healthy living

August

Change4Life campaign: eat well, move more, live longer – the NHS’ campaign for healthy living

September

National Organic fortnight: a celebration of organic food and drink and healthy living. Why not hold an organic coffee morning on Friday September 24th?

October
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

November
Lung Cancer Awareness Month