Be a friend of Maggie's

THE Scotsman is launching a campaign to find 5,000 new Friends of Maggie's. There are now five Maggie's Centres in Scotland, with a further seven planned around the UK. However, as the organisation grows, it needs to raise an increasing amount of money every year to support its unique service.

Each Friend of Maggie's will help the organisation help those with cancer, their families and friends. Subscription costs 24 a year, which is the average cost of one visit to a Maggie's Centre. Last year, there were 40,000 visits.

Everyone who signs up to help will be listed on a roll of honour, which will appear on our website scotsman.com - and we will also print names in the paper as we update readers on the progress of the campaign.

For just 2 a month, you can really make a difference to the experience of those suffering from cancer.

As the Maggie's campaign advert says: "Cancer can hit any one of us. When it does, you need help. And advice. And hope. We're committed to offering people in Scotland what they need at Maggie's Centres.

"Now we need 5,000 new friends to help us open more doors and show people with cancer that they have a future."

So please help - download and complete the printable direct debit form to show your friendship, and to carry on the remarkable legacy of Maggie Keswick Jencks.

• To donate by credit card call 0141 341 5662 or visit www.maggiescentres.org.uk