Cancer Choices, had every reason to be delighted this week with the announcement of a prestigious new award through Macmillan Cancer Support. One of our groups founding members and the current Chairperson, Madeleine Mulgrew, has become the first recipient of the Vicky Clement Jones Award.

The new award was created following the merger of Macmillan Cancer Support and CancerBackup and was named after the founder of CancerBackup, Vicky Clement Jones. It recognises Macmillan volunteers who have, or have had, cancer themselves and who make a significant difference to the lives of people affected by cancer. Madeleine has played a key role as a Macmillan volunteer over the past eight years in providing information, support and training to cancer patients, carers and professionals.

The staff and Management Committee of Cancer Choices were on hand to see the award being presented and are delighted with the news. Oliver Molloy, Development Manager of Cancer Choices explained, “the time and effort which Madeleine has put in to helping others over the years has been tremendous. The organisation is extremely proud of the work she has done and of course how she has helped develop Cancer Choices as a cancer support organisation. We want to congratulate Madeleine and thank her on behalf of the many individuals whom she has worked with over the years.

This award is a huge vote of confidence in the work of Madeleine and Cancer Choices. One of the key aspects of our work here is the availability of cancer related information and resources which I think is very fitting given the link to Vicky Clement Jones and CancerBackup. To receive the award in it’s inaugural year is even more exciting and highlights the high regard in which Madeleine is held.”