An Amazing Charity that Offers Support to People affected by Cancer and their Families.

Suzanne and I have a number of friends who sadly have received cancer diagnoses. The news brings such terrible stress and at times feelings of hopelessness which is why charities like The Fountain Centre are such a vital support providing all encompassing help and compassion. We visited their Centre which sits just alongside the cancer care department at the Royal Surrey Hospital; but with comfy sofas, chairs and a relaxed atmosphere it is easy to forget you are still within the hospital. They also have a number of therapy rooms, a large space for group gatherings and a wonderfully serene outdoor garden space.

They support anyone affected by cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and beyond, caring for the whole family. They provide a wide range of services including complementary therapies, psychological support, ward visits, exercise services, benefits advice, group meditation, creative art, yoga and well-being classes and also so the respite of just somewhere to drop in and find some solace.

We were shown round by Anne Pike, Kas Girdler (pictured), and Danielle Freeth, all of whom are enthusiastic and empathetic ambassadors for the wonderful work The Fountain Centre undertakes.

With over 120 new referrals a month, they have a large number of cancer-affected people to support; undertaking over 10,500 one to one sessions a year in addition to the various other services. They are supported in their work by some 130 volunteers without whom it would be impossible for them to help the number of people that come through their doors.

As with many charities, there is a constant pressure to raise funds to support the growing number of cases that they help. For anyone that has been, or is currently affected by cancer, please see if The Fountain Centre can offer support and please in turn support The Fountain Centre in any way you can. https://www.fountaincentre.org