The Doncaster Cancer Support drop In Centre

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The Doncaster Cancer Support drop In Centre A voluntary organisation providing support and advice on the emotional and financial issues associated with a cancer diagnosis.

We are currently able to provide one off grants for those in financial hardship. OUR FOUNDER MARIE CAYGILL WROTE... At the age of 45 in Nov. 2013 I was diagnosed with Grade 3 Breast Cancer. On diagnoses I was sent away with a treatment plan that included 3 lots of surgery, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy & Hormone therapy. I was given various leaflets explaining the procedures & treatments I was facing and there side effects, however I was never given a leaflet to explain the enormous impact this diagnosis would have on my life. Emotionally, Physically, Mentally, Spiritually & Financially. Little did I know my life was about to change FOREVER! and not all of it for the better. My Mission for this Community is to provide along with the relevant services the following. Emotional support and guidance:

3 monthly drop in sessions which will be held at The Ragusa Centre, Ragusa drive, Rossington DN11 0YN. Our sessions run on the first and third Tuesday of every month 6pm until 8pm and the second Saturday of every month 11am until 1pm. its a safe place to talk with others to share experiences, hopes, fears and practical advice. To direct to counselling services available if required. To provide practical advice & to share experiences & ideas on combating side effects of treatments. Advice on wigs & headscarf fittings, make up etc. Diet
Coping strategies

Financial Advice and support. we are able to provide a one off payment of up to Β£300, this will be for a specific need that isnt covered by other charities. All we ask is that you attend one drop in session so we can determine what ammount of money will meet your need. We will also need a letter of diagnosis so we can release funds in a timely manner. Directing people to the relevant services for welfare, benefits & grants. Physical Support:

To provide a network of cancer buddies who will be willing to support cancer patience and their families in aspects such as Hospital visits, shopping or just a chat. All cancer patients will recieve a free luxury pamper bag filled with cancer safe products οΏ½

10/10/2026

πŸ’š **WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY MAY HAVE PASSED, BUT MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS EVERY SINGLE DAY.** πŸ’š

We may have missed the opportunity to post on World Mental Health Day, but perhaps that's a reminder in itself… because mental health shouldn't be recognised on just one day of the year. ❀️

Behind every smile, there may be a struggle nobody sees. Behind every "I'm fine", there may be fear, exhaustion, sadness or a feeling of simply not knowing how to keep going.

For those affected by cancer, the emotional impact can be enormous. A diagnosis doesn't just affect the body; it can turn your world upside down, change your plans, create uncertainty and leave you feeling frightened, overwhelmed or completely lost.

And it's not just the person diagnosed. Partners, children, parents, family members and carers can carry an emotional weight of their own, often putting everyone else's needs before their own.

Sometimes, the people who seem the strongest are the ones who need someone to ask, **"But how are YOU really doing?"** πŸ’š

So let's remember:

🌿 It's okay not to be okay.
🌿 You don't have to be strong every single day.
🌿 Asking for help is a sign of courage, not weakness.
🌿 You don't need to wait until you're at breaking point to talk to someone.
🌿 A simple message, a listening ear or a genuine offer of support can mean more than you realise.

Please check in on the people you love. Look beyond the smiles. Make time for the conversations we sometimes find difficult to have.

And if you're the person struggling, please know this: **you matter, your feelings matter, and you deserve support too.**

You don't have to have the right words. You don't have to explain everything. Sometimes, simply saying "I'm not doing very well at the moment" is enough to begin.

πŸ’š **Mental health is not a one-day conversation. It's an everyday commitment to kindness, understanding and looking after one another.**

At Doncaster Cancer Support Drop-In, we know that supporting someone means seeing the whole person, not just their diagnosis. We're here to offer a listening ear, understanding and support to those affected by cancer.

**Let's make checking in on each other an everyday thing. Because sometimes, the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference.** πŸ’šπŸ«Ά

09/10/2026

πŸŒΈπŸ’— **TOMORROW IS OUR NEXT CANCER SUPPORT DROP-IN** πŸ’—πŸŒΈ

Feeling like you could do with a chat, some advice or simply a friendly face? Come and see us tomorrow πŸ₯°

πŸ“… **Saturday 10th October **
πŸ•• **11am to 1pm**
πŸ“ **Ragusa Centre, Ragusa Drive, Rossington, DN11 0YN**

Whether you’re living with cancer, supporting someone you love, newly diagnosed, going through treatment, in remission or bereaved β€” **our doors are open to you.** ❀️

β˜• Pop in for a cuppa and refreshments
πŸ’¬ Have a chat with our friendly team
🀝 Get practical and emotional support
πŸ“ Help with benefits, grants and Lasting Powers of Attorney
πŸ’· Advice if you're struggling financially

**No appointment needed β€” just pop in.** 🌷

You don't need to know what help you need before you come. Sometimes a friendly chat is all it takes to find the right support.

πŸ’• **Come along, meet us and see what we're all about. We'd love to welcome you!**

07/10/2026

πŸŽ„β€οΈ *A LITTLE SAD NEWS FROM US…* β€οΈπŸŽ„

Morning everyone 😊

It’s with a very heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision to **cancel our Christmas Family Fun Day this year**. 😒

This has absolutely not been a decision we have taken lightly. Our Christmas event is a huge part of our fundraising, and the money raised allows us to continue providing **one-off financial grants to local people affected by cancer**, as well as the many other forms of support we offer throughout the year.

However, sometimes life throws something at you that stops you in your tracks ❀️

As many of you know, my lovely Dad has recently been diagnosed with cancer. This has understandably changed things for our family, and right now I need to be able to spend more time supporting and caring for him.

Me and Dad are usually the one running around collecting the hundreds of tombola and raffle prizes, sorting and ticketing everything, organising the stalls and doing all the preparation in the weeks leading up to the event. As much as we would love to be able to do it all, **this year we simply can't give the event the time and energy it deserves.**

And whilst it makes me incredibly sad to cancel, I know it is the right decision for our family this year. ❀️

**But this is only for 2026!** πŸŽ„ We fully intend to bring our Christmas event back bigger and better next year. πŸŽ…βœ¨

And we’re certainly not stopping our fundraising! We already have some **AMAZING prizes** ready to go, so throughout November we’ll be running **online raffles** right here on our page. 🎟️🎁

So please keep your eyes peeled, get your raffle tickets and continue supporting us if you can. Every penny raised helps us continue supporting local cancer patients and their families when they need us most. πŸ’—

Thank you, as always, for your incredible support and understanding. We have the most amazing community behind us, and we honestly couldn't do what we do without you. πŸ₯°

**This Christmas, our focus will simply be on family β€” and next year, we’ll be back!** β€οΈπŸŽ„

With love,
The Doncaster Cancer Support Drop-In Team πŸ’—

Join us Saturday 10th Oct 11am till 1pm ❀️
07/10/2026

Join us Saturday 10th Oct 11am till 1pm ❀️

Soul sisters holistic wellness are having a cancer awareness day on Saturday. Details below ❀️
07/10/2026

Soul sisters holistic wellness are having a cancer awareness day on Saturday. Details below ❀️

06/10/2026

Dont forget to join us tonight 6th Oct 6pm till 8pm... our guest speaker will be providing us with an insight in to Talking Therapies... mental health is big part of a cancer diagnosis for both the person and their family, so knowing what is available is essential for us all... see you there!! Xx

04/10/2026

πŸŒΈπŸ’— **SPECIAL GUEST AT OUR CANCER SUPPORT DROP-IN THIS TUESDAY!** πŸ’—πŸŒΈ

We’re really excited to welcome **Jemma Hall from Talking Therapies** as our special guest speaker at this week’s drop-in. πŸ₯°

πŸ“… **Tuesday 6th October**
πŸ•• **6pm – 8pm**
πŸ“ **Ragusa Centre, Ragusa Drive, Rossington, DN11 0YN**

Cancer can affect so much more than our physical health. It can impact our emotions, relationships, confidence and mental wellbeing too. πŸ’—

Jemma will be joining us to talk about **Talking Therapies and the support available for your mental wellbeing**, and there will be an opportunity to listen, ask questions and find out what help is available.

Alongside our special guest, our usual friendly team will be there for a cuppa β˜•, a chat and our usual tailored advice and support.

πŸ’— **No appointment needed**
πŸ’— **Everyone affected by cancer is welcome**
πŸ’— **Come along, listen, ask questions or simply enjoy a cuppa with us**

Sometimes reaching out for support can be the hardest step β€” but you don't have to do it alone.

🌸 **Come along this Tuesday and meet Jemma. You might discover a little more support is available than you realised.** 🌸

We’d love to see you! πŸ’•

27/09/2026

, 🌸 **A little reminder for this evening…** 🌸

Evening everyone 😊

I’ve been doing some reading and thinking about the impact cancer can have β€” not just on our bodies, but on our minds, our emotions and our sense of who we are.

And I wanted to remind anyone who needs to hear it tonight:

**Cancer does NOT define you.** πŸ’—

A diagnosis may change your life, but it doesn’t take away the person you are. It doesn’t take away the love you give or receive, the memories you’ve made, the people who love you, or the hope you still carry in your heart.

Please don’t let a diagnosis convince you that your dreams have to disappear. ✨

Maybe some dreams will need to change. Maybe the path you imagined will look a little different. And that’s okay.

**Changing the dream doesn’t mean giving up on the dream.**
Sometimes it simply means finding a new way to get there. 🌈

There may be days when you feel frightened, angry, exhausted or completely overwhelmed. Give yourself permission to feel those things. But when you’re ready, look forward again.

Make plans. Make memories. Laugh until your belly hurts. Love fiercely. Do the things that make your heart happy. Find new adventures. Hold onto the little moments that make life beautiful. ❀️

And most importantly, **remember that you are so much more than your diagnosis.**

Cancer is something you are facing.
**It is not who you are.** 🌸

Keep dreaming. Keep hoping. Keep living.

And on the days when you can't find the strength to do those things, let the people around you carry a little of that hope for you until you're ready to carry it again. πŸ’—

**Sending love to every single person affected by cancer tonight. You are not alone.** 🫢🏻

20/09/2026

πŸ‚πŸ’— **OCTOBER CANCER SUPPORT DROP-INS** πŸ’—πŸ‚

As the evenings get darker, we’re here to make sure nobody feels they have to face their cancer journey alone. ❀️

Our October drop-ins are:

πŸ“… **Tuesday 6th October**
πŸ•• 6pm – 8pm

πŸ“… **Saturday 10th October**
πŸ•š 11am – 1pm

πŸ“… **Tuesday 20th October**
πŸ•• 6pm – 8pm

πŸ“ **Ragusa Centre, Ragusa Drive, Rossington, DN11 0YN**

Whether you’re living with cancer, supporting a loved one, newly diagnosed, having treatment, in remission or dealing with bereavement, **you’ll always receive a warm welcome.** πŸ’•

β˜• Come along for a cuppa and a chat
πŸ’¬ Someone to listen
🀝 Friendly, tailored advice and support
πŸ“ Help with benefits, grants and Lasting Powers of Attorney
πŸ’· Support and advice if you're struggling financially

**No appointment needed β€” just pop in.**

Sometimes you need practical help, sometimes you just need someone to listen, and sometimes you don't know what you need at all. Whatever brings you through our door, **we're here for you.** πŸ’—

🌸 **Come along and see what we're all about. We’d love to welcome you.** 🌸

15/09/2026

Tonight is the last session for September, so if you want to pop in and see what were all about, call in, the kettle will be on and the biscuits are in abundance ❀️

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