A few weeks ago, we went with Make 2nds Count the Charity to Future Dreams House. This is the only specialised Breast Cancer Support Centre in the UK.
Make 2nds Count Tea & Chat launched at Future Dreams House
Future Dreams funds research into breast cancer, provides practical and emotional support for those touched by the disease and saves lives by early detection through their campaign 'Change and Check' which some of you may learnt of from the 'Lorraine Show'.
It was started in 2008 by mother and daughter Sylvie Henry and Danielle Leslie. By a cruel twist of fate, they were both diagnosed with breast cancer, Danielle just 35 and a mother of 3 young children. Tragically both women lost their lives to the disease within a year in 2009.
Since 2008 they have continued their legacy to raise over £6.5m for support, awareness, and research.
Future Dreams Values -
'As a charity, we are inspired by the vision of our founders and the precious insight and advice from the people and families we have met on the journey. Future Dreams wants to make a breast cancer experience less bleak and lonely using these core values.'
Currently, Future Dreams offer the following workshops and classes.
If you have Secondary Breast Cancer and want to know more about the 'Tea & Chat' support get togethers in your area and at Future Dreams head to www.make2ndscount.co.uk
Kitchen area in the house
When we spoke to Sam Moffat, best friend of Danielle who is the protector of the legacy and Future Dreams House, she shared that Future Dreams House is the home to all those going through Breast Cancer.
The 1-2-1 treatments they will eventually be offered at the House:
Should you want to pop in for a coffee, spend the day chilling in the comfy area which has been carefully curated by Sam, or join a support group, the Future Dreams House door is open.
Future Dreams is supported by celebrities, medical, beauty and fashion experts, not to mention inspirational campaigners and business people.
Some familiar ambassadors who support and shine a light and are Gaby Roslin, Dame Judi Dench, Patsy Kensit, Kylie Minogue, Dame Arlene Phillips to name but a few.
It was lovely for our kathryn to meet Sara from Ticking off Breast Cancer who has now become involved with the team at Future Dreams. They laughed about the live they carried out during lockdown and how great it was to finally meet.
Kathryn shared, "The Future Dreams house is a home. You know that warm feeling when you walk in to a home were your loved it had that magic. The air was filled with a beautiful fragrance, smiles and hugs were plentiful and the rooms were filled with chatter although a sense of calm. I felt vey fortunate to have been given such a warm welcome and see first hand the positive impact the support services were having on ladies."
You can donate , give time just get in touch with the team they are so approachable.
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