MP asks schools to get talking about cancer

Warrington North MP HELEN JONES is supporting schools in Warrington who take part in Macmillan Cancer Support’s eleventh annual sponsored silence, The Big Hush, which takes place on Friday 26 January to mark the end of Cancertalk Week.

Cancertalk Week aims to get young people talking and learning more about cancer in schools. By getting involved in lessons and activities during the week and taking part in a story writing competition, children can increase their awareness of the disease and help reduce the fear surrounding cancer. Money raised by children taking part in The Big Hush will go directly to Macmillan who provide the practical, medical, financial and emotional support which makes a real difference to people living with cancer.

HELEN JONES said:

“ I encourage schools to take part in The Big Hush as part of Cancertalk Week. It is an excellent and imaginative way to bring attention to an important subject that will affect so many pupils, parents and teachers. “

Macmillan already helps young people directly – they recently launched Youthline which offers cancer information and support to 12 to 21 year olds who are affected by cancer, whether the caller is a patient, family member or friend. It also provides help to adults wanting to help young people affected by cancer (phone 0808 808 0800 Monday – Friday 9.00 am to 10 pm or e-mail youthline@macmillan.org.uk or log on to www.macmillan.org.uk)

Cancertalk packs or information about The Big Hush can be obtained by calling 0845 601 1716 or by logging onto www.macmillan.org.uk/schools