Cancer

๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐——๐—ฎ๐˜† โ€“ ๐Ÿฐ ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐˜‚๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜†: ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป

This World Cancer Day, we recognise the impact that cancer has on individuals, families, and communities โ€” not just medically, but emotionally, socially and practically.
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Support comes in many forms: from specialist services and peer groups, to local organisations offering guidance, wellbeing activities and community connection.
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Thatโ€™s where the Essex Map (www.essexmap.co.uk) can help.
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Itโ€™s a free, searchable directory of local support services across Essex โ€” including cancer support groups, counselling services, wellbeing activities and more โ€” designed to make it easier for people to find the right support at the right time.
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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ For residents:
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Whether youโ€™re living with cancer, supporting someone who is, or looking for local wellbeing resources, visit www.essexmap.co.ukto explore support near you.
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๐Ÿข For organisations:
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If your cancer support service or community group isnโ€™t on the Essex Map yet, please consider adding your listing โ€” itโ€™s free and helps people connect with the support they need. Email: communications@essexalliance.org.uk
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Support starts with information, connection and community โ€” and no one should have to find their way alone.
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#WorldCancerDay #EssexMap #SupportServices #CommunitySupport #CancerSupport

Author: Emily Smith
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Join the โ€œPants to Cancer!โ€ Walk โ€“ Sunday 21 September 2025

The Robin Cancer Trust is calling on Essex to pull on their walking shoes (and maybe some pants over their clothes!) for a fantastic day out โ€“ all in the name of raising awareness for testicular and ovarian cancer.

On Sunday 21st September, walkers will set off from Clacton Pier and stroll the scenic 7-mile route along the promenade to Walton Pier. Itโ€™s a relaxed, family-friendly event where you can walk at your own pace, enjoy the sea views, and even bring your four-legged friends along.

For those feeling extra energetic, thereโ€™s an optional return route โ€“ making it a 14-mile challenge.

Why โ€œPants to Cancerโ€?

The Robin Cancer Trustโ€™s cheeky twist on the walk encourages participants to wear pants over their clothes, shouting โ€œPants to Cancer!โ€ along the way. Itโ€™s a light-hearted way to spark conversations about serious cancers that often go undiscussed.

Event details:

  • Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

  • Start: Clacton Pier

  • Finish: Walton Pier (or return walk back to Clacton)

  • Distance: 7 miles (14 miles optional return)

  • Entry: ยฃ10 per person

  • Includes: Finisherโ€™s medal for all participants

  • Dogs: Welcome!

Funds raised will help the Robin Cancer Trust continue its life-saving awareness campaigns and community outreach.

Sign up here: Pants to Cancer Walk 2025 | Robin Cancer Trust

Author: Emily Smith
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