Bude Cancer Support

Who are we?

Bude Cancer Support is a registered charity. Everyone here at Bude Cancer Support is a volunteer.

In March 2022 following a listening event held in Bude, Macmillan Cancer Support awarded us a one-time start up grant to start providing support services to those affected by cancer and living in the area.

In April 2023, Bude Cancer Support was awarded Charity status.

What do we do?

We hold support cafes and different forms of art therapies, restorative wellness workshops and events. All of our classes, workshops and cafes are free of charge to attend, including refreshments.

Why?

Geographically, Bude is one of the furthest places from a hospital, in any direction across the UK with support groups over an hours drive away.

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Who can attend?

Anyone affected by cancer and living in the area, whether that is you or someone you love. We support anyone affected by this vicious illness and do not ask for evidence.

We named ourselves Bude Cancer Support as the area we cover is so vast but all of our events take place within the town of Bude, Cornwall. We welcome attendees from a multitude of local villages and towns from to Camelford and Launceston, up to Bideford and across to Okehampton. There are no border restrictions here (although we do have a firm stance on jam going first).

How can you help?

We are always on the lookout for volunteers, fundraisers or those interested in joining the committee. We accept donations to help sustain the future of Bude Cancer Support once the Macmillan grant comes to a close at the end of May 2023.