Eurocell has now raised more than £71,000 to its charity partner, Maggie’s, a cancer charity that provides expert care for people living with cancer as well as support for their family and friends.
In its latest initiative to help raise funds, Eurocell has arranged for proceeds from scrap metal, generated by its technical department, to be donated to Maggie’s. Rather than allowing this material to go to waste, the scheme turns its value into a contribution towards the charity’s work.
The initiative follows the approval of an arrangement allowing scrap metal weighed in at Wards to contribute towards the partnership.
Eurocell supports Maggie’s in its mission to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone. The charity provides free practical, emotional and social support to people living with cancer, as well as their family and friends, through its network of centres across the UK.
Sue Dever, People Director at Eurocell, said: “We’re proud to support the work Maggie’s does for people living with cancer and their families. A cancer diagnosis can affect every part of someone’s life, and the practical and emotional support Maggie’s provides can make a real difference to people when they need it most.
“Our partnership is an opportunity for Eurocell to contribute to that important work, and the scrap metal scheme is a simple, practical way to continue raising funds. It means we can put the value of materials from our day-to-day operations towards a cause that matters, while helping Maggie’s continue to provide its services to people affected by cancer.”
Maggie’s operates more than 26 centres across the UK, providing support for those living with cancer and their families. It was founded by writer, gardener, and designer Maggie Keswick Jencks, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 47. Maggie and her husband, Charles, recognised the need for a place where people could receive support outside of hospitals. The first Maggie’s centre opened in 1996.
