One Wirral launches new appeal to expand cancer support across Wirral

One Wirral has launched a new Give HOPE appeal to raise £15,000 and ensure that more people are not left to face life after cancer alone.

The funding will support the expansion of HOPE, a six-week programme delivered by One Wirral for people who have completed cancer treatment but are struggling with the emotional and practical impact that often follows. 

Cancer affects one in three people, yet for many, support drops away once treatment ends. While individuals may be described as ‘recovered’ the reality is often very different. Many people are left living with trauma, loss of confidence, changes to identity, financial pressure and isolation, long after treatment has finished. 

Created by Macmillan Cancer Support and delivered locally by One Wirral, the HOPE programme supports people at one of the most difficult and overlooked stages of the cancer journey — when treatment ends, but the emotional impact remains. HOPE creates a safe, compassionate space where people can process what they’ve been through, rebuild confidence, plan for and overcome ongoing challenges, and move forward with renewed hope towards a more positive future. 

At present, One Wirral can only afford to run one or two HOPE courses each year, which is not enough to meet growing local need. Through the Give HOPE appeal, One Wirral is asking local people to make a donation via its JustGiving page, and inviting businesses, groups and organisations to come forward and become HOPE Partners. A donation of £1,000 can fund one full HOPE course, helping make this vital support a reality for people across Wirral.

Barbara, a recent HOPE participant and now an advocate for HOPE, said: 

“Before HOPE, my confidence was really low. I struggled with the emotional impact and felt quite isolated, especially after moving to Wirral and not having many friends around me. I wanted to be strong for my family, but that wasn’t always easy. HOPE gave me a safe space to talk honestly and a group of friends who really understood what I was going through, and a space to start believing in myself again. Knowing I had people I could lean on made me feel stronger, more confident and hopeful again.” 

Karen Livesey, Director at One Wirral, is proud of the difference HOPE is already making and hopeful that the appeal will allow it to reach many more people: 

“Too many people are expected to simply move on after cancer, when in reality they’re dealing with trauma, lost confidence and real financial and emotional strain. HOPE exists for those people. By donating or becoming a HOPE Partner, local businesses and individuals can help fund an entire course and ensure that people aren’t left facing life after cancer alone. This support is needed now more than ever. We’re incredibly grateful to those who stand alongside us, and we look forward to recognising and celebrating the people and organisations who help make this support possible.” 

One Wirral is encouraging anyone who can to support the Give HOPE appeal and help ensure this much-needed support reaches more people. 

You can support the Give HOPE appeal here.

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