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.
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| Formation | 1999 |
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| Founder | Helen Rollason MBE & Professor Neville Davidson |
| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 3144906 |
| Focus | Cancer support |
| Headquarters | Essex |
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| 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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Cancer support
editFounded 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
editThe 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 Woodham Ferrers, 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.