Macmillan Coffee Morning raises funds for new Fit Rovers Cancer support group

Club Doncaster Foundation hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Tuesday, to help raise funds for the newly created Fit Rovers Cancer Support group and Macmillan Cancer, helping to support people living with cancer. 

With an array of cakes and biscuits available to purchase for a voluntary donation, over 40 staff and members of the public attended the morning at the Eco-Power Stadium, getting involved in a quiz, sampling some of the wonderful bakes and having a general chat with each other.

An incredible £353.89 was raised through the purchase of coffee and cakes on the morning, with the money being split between both the Foundation & Macmillan.

Maia Smith, Health & Wellbeing Officer at the Foundation, runs the cancer support group that takes place every Monday morning within Foundation Fitness, from 10am-12pm. 

The support group is available for those that have recently had a cancer diagnosis or are undergoing or waiting for treatment, in remission, or wanting to support a friend or family member.

The weekly free to attend session consists of an hour of physical activities, which ranges from a gym session or circuit session or even a stroll around the lake. Following the physical activity element, the second hour gives those in attendance the opportunity to have an informative talk with health professionals on a regular basis, engage in fun activities like quizzes and speak with others in attendance, offering support on mental health and wellbeing. 

Maia was delighted with the success of the Foundation’s first coffee morning: “It was great to host our first Fit Rovers Cancer Support/Macmillan coffee morning at the stadium. 

“It was great to see so many people get involved with the morning, whether that was bringing sweet treats along, purchasing a coffee and cake or just coming along for a chat. 

“The money raised will help to support our new Fit Rovers Cancer support group, as well as helping support the fantastic work Macmillan Cancer Support do.”

For more information about attending the group, please contact fitrovers@clubdoncasterfoundation.co.uk.