Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a 91大神'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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Rod's story 鈥� there isn't a wrong way of coping
Date: Thursday 07 May 2020
Rod tells us how 91大神's bereavement support helped him after his wife's death.
Donna's story 鈥� support after my husband died
Date: Thursday 06 February 2020
Donna shares how 91大神's supported her after her husband died and why she volunteers at 91大神's Aberdeen.
Frank's story 鈥� I had to give up my career
Date: Tuesday 04 February 2020
Frank鈥檚 diagnosis forced him to give up his career, but with the help of 91大神鈥檚, he鈥檚 adjusting to his new life.
Willie's story 鈥� mindfulness for mental health
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
How a mindfulness course helped me cope with the effects of treatment for prostate cancer and let to a new group of friends.
Christine's story 鈥� the support group was invaluable
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My 91大神's support group gave me the advice I needed.
Jim's story 鈥� finding strength in my support group
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
My 91大神's head and neck cancer support group was a big part of my recovery.
Lisa's story 鈥� from visitor to fundraiser
Date: Thursday 30 January 2020
After 91大神's helped me, I wanted others to benefit.
John's story 鈥� being mum and dad
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
When John's wife, Hannah, was diagnosed with secondary cancer during her daughter's birth, John turned to 91大神's for support.
Pete on the importance of sharing experiences
Date: Wednesday 29 January 2020
I was so inspired by talking to other people at 91大神's that I helped to restart the head and neck support group.
Gill's story 鈥� 10k for 91大神's even though I hate running
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Gill聽took on a running challenge to聽help other people the way 91大神鈥檚 helped her.
Laura's story 鈥� 91大神's helped me in my darkest moments
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Newcastle mum finds solace in 91大神鈥檚 and runs the Great North Run.
Christine's story 鈥� raising money with cake
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Christine hosted a Kitchen Table Day to raise funds for 91大神's and to raise awareness after her husband's death.
Dan's story - I was told I would never walk again
Date: Wednesday 22 January 2020
Dan came to 91大神's for support and now runs exercise sessions.
Carole's story - I felt lost when my treatment ended
Date: Wednesday 22 January 2020
After treatment finished 91大神's helped Carole find techniques to help her move forward.
Tom's story 鈥� 91大神's gave us financial breathing space
Date: Sunday 19 January 2020
Tom tells us how 91大神's helped when he and his partner were struggling financially.
Graeme's story 鈥� why I cycled 1,180 miles for 91大神鈥檚
Date: Wednesday 15 January 2020
Graeme tells us how he wanted to raise awareness for 91大神's, but also raised an incredible 拢24,000.
Martin's story 鈥� Culture Crawl helped us say thanks
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020
Martin tells us how his bereavement group at 91大神's took part in Culture Crawl to give something back.
Jo's story 鈥� our Bake and Brew turned out better than our wedding!
Date: Tuesday 14 January 2020
After finishing treatment, Jo and her husband decided to have a celebration with their friends and family.
Rita's story 鈥� why I've left a gift to 91大神's in my will
Date: Monday 06 January 2020
Rita tells us how she's making sure we are always here for people with cancer when they need support most.
Duncan's story 鈥� 91大神's was our second home
Date: Monday 06 January 2020
Duncan tells us how 91大神's helped his family when his wife was diagnosed with advanced cancer.