Sat 20 Sep - Posted in Breaking News
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Derby County has chosen Macmillan Cancer Support as their new designated charity partner for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.
Macmillan Cancer Support, which was founded in 1911 by Douglas Macmillan, is one of the leading UK charities. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, it provides them with all the information, support and guidance they need. Macmillan’s mission is to do whatever it takes to get every person with cancer the best support today and spark a revolution in cancer care for the future.
Derby County’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Pearce, said: “We are delighted to confirm Macmillan Cancer Support as our designated charity partner for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 seasons.
“In their most recent 2023 annual report, it’s stated that Macmillan’s services reached and supported an estimated 2.3 million people affected by cancer and Macmillan’s nurses, support workers and palliative care nurses have reached approximately 730,000 people living with cancer.
“Derby County Community Trust have worked closely with Macmillan as part of their programmes on offer to those that have been unfortunately impacted by cancer and they cannot speak highly enough of the service they provide.
“We are looking forward to helping raise funds and also awareness of the incredible job Macmillan does over the next two seasons.”
Linking with Macmillan comes as Derby’s three-year partnership the NSPCC wraps up, having begun in late 2022 with the club gifting its front of shirt advertising space to the charity in the 2022/23 season.
Pearce added: “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the NSPCC and have built some strong relationships over the last three years. They continue to do an incredible job, and we are proud to have been associated with them.”
Gemma Peters, Chief Executive Officer of Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to kick off this fantastic new partnership with Derby County Football Club.
“At Macmillan, we do whatever it takes to support people living with cancer - but we simply can’t do it alone. That’s why the backing of iconic clubs like Derby County, and the passion of their incredible fans, means the world to us.
“Whether it’s raising vital funds or helping to spread the word about our services, support like this really is a game changer. We’re proud to be part of the Derby County family - and we’re ready to give this partnership 110%!”
Macmillan has spent more than 100 years helping people living with cancer. From the moment someone is diagnosed with cancer, they are there to support with all the information, support and guidance they need, to help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can.
Macmillan know that cancer can disrupt people’s whole lives and affects everyone differently. Cancer impacts more than just physical health, it can impact relationships, jobs, finances, emotional wellbeing and so much more. It can be made worse simply because of who you are and where you live.
Cancer affects more people in the UK than ever before, with nearly 3.5 million currently living with the disease - and the number is still climbing.
Right now, cancer care isn’t fair across the UK and there are unacceptable differences in the care and support people are getting. Some people aren’t getting the treatment or support they need because it isn't available where they live, or it is only available for certain types of cancer.
Macmillan doing whatever it takes to help more people with cancer get the best care the UK has to offer, whoever and wherever they are.
They are 98% funded by donations, so fundraising is vital to support people living with cancer.
- They provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience.
- They provide healthcare professionals with resources, tools, and training to support people living with cancer.
- Understanding the needs and experiences of people with cancer helps us target support and advocacy where it's needed most.
- They campaign, build partnerships, and influence cancer policy across the UK.
- Macmillan at Work provides training and resources to help managers support employees affected by cancer.
For information, support or just someone to talk to, call 0808 808 00 00 or visit macmillan.org.uk/whateveryouneed.
