Helen Rollason Cancer Charity
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| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Helen Rollason MBE & Professor Neville Davidson |
| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 3144906 |
| Focus | Cancer support |
| Headquarters | Essex |
| Location | |
| Origins | cancer care |
Area served | South-East England |
| Product | Cancer support centres and a research programme |
| Method | counselling, reflexology, aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage, |
Chief Executive Officer | Kate Alden |
| Website | https://www.helenrollason.org.uk/ |
Formerly called | Helen Rollason Heal Cancer Charity |
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The Helen Rollason Cancer Charity, located in the United Kingdom, is a charity which assists individuals affected by cancer.[1][2][3] It was founded in 1999 and named after Helen Rollason MBE, who died of cancer at the age of 43.
Cancer support[edit]
Founded in 1999, the charity was named after BBC broadcaster Helen Rollason. HRCC has four cancer support centres based in Chelmsford, Southend, Edmonton and Bishop's Stortford, as well as a cancer support hub at Braintree Community Hospital and GenesisCare Hospital in Springfield. The centres offer a range of complementary therapies to patients in an environment of peace and tranquillity, including counselling, reflexology, aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage and support groups.
Shops[edit]
The charity has a network of nine shops run by volunteers in the Herts, Essex and London areas. They provide funding for the cancer support centres. The charity's shops are located in Burnham-on-Crouch, Chingford, Danbury, Ongar, Sawbridgeworth, South Woodford, Wickford and Witham.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Visram, Nazira; Roberts, Adrian; Seebohm, Patience (2012-01-01). "The role of self‐help groups in promoting well‐being: experiences from a cancer group". Mental Health and Social Inclusion. 16 (3): 139–146. doi:10.1108/20428301211255428. ISSN 2042-8308.
- ^ Staff Reporter (2023-06-08). "Have a Vintage Weekend for Helen Rollason Charity". Your Harlow. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Open gardens event raises more than £2,000 for cancer charity". Dunmow Broadcast. 2023-08-08. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "STH WOODFORD: Charity shop volunteers honoured for £370k haul". This Is Local London. Thisislocallondon.co.uk. 2009-09-21. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
External links[edit]
- "Official site". Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. Retrieved 2010-04-07.