Stories
Stories are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're sharing your story around the kitchen table in a Maggie'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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Matthew's story – I had a fear of cancer
Date: Wednesday 31 March 2021
Matthew opens up about the importance of talking and how visiting Maggie's allowed him to do just that.
Rob's story – “We built towards hope as a family”
Date: Wednesday 24 March 2021
Rob shares how important Maggie's was for him and the family during and after Moira's death.
Helen and Phillipa's story – we were so lucky to have someone like Kim as our mum
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
Helen and Phillipa describe how Maggie's support was vital in getting them through such an uncertain time.
Jo's story – "Never before have I been struck by a building in such a positive way"
Date: Tuesday 02 March 2021
Jo shares how she found the support she received at Maggie's invaluable.
Phil's story – "I’m chomping at the bit to get back in the centre"
Date: Tuesday 16 February 2021
Phil tells us how joining the Men's Group helped him talk about anything and enjoy a few laughs with friends
The Andrews brothers' story – Maggie's was our sanctuary
Date: Friday 05 February 2021
Brothers Jake, Luke and Toby tell us how Maggie's helped them realise how important it is to talk about our emotions.
Sylvia's story – life in all its mess and beauty
Date: Monday 25 January 2021
Sylvia tells us how Maggie's became her safe haven and listening ear when she needed someone to talk to.
Claire's story – we only just felt like we were coming out of isolation
Date: Monday 15 June 2020
Claire tells us how phone calls with Maggie's and her bereavement support group have been a lifesaver for her during lockdown.
Rod's story – "there isn't a wrong way of coping"
Date: Thursday 07 May 2020
Rod tells us how Maggie's bereavement support helped him after his wife's death.
Donna's story – support after my husband died
Date: Thursday 06 February 2020
Donna shares how Maggie's supported her after her husband died and why she volunteers at Maggie's Aberdeen.
John's story – 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 Maggie's for support.
Christine's story – raising money with cake
Date: Tuesday 28 January 2020
Christine hosted a Kitchen Table Day to raise funds for Maggie's and to raise awareness after her husband's death.
Jo's story – our Kitchen Table Day 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 – why I've left a gift to Maggie'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.
Scott and Logan's story – how Maggie's supported our family
Date: Monday 23 September 2019
Scott and his son Logan talk about how Maggie's helped them when wife and mum Olivia was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer.