27 yo soldier wanting a charity suggestions pleas

darcyvuqua

hi guys:j well where shall i start i lost my wife to cancer in 2004 and i found my self being treated like a leper in the credit world due to missing some bills and gaining 2 default and a ccj my life has turned around im still in the army and i was 23 when she died so i want some suggestion and maybe address so i can raise money for people or familys that have gone through the same thing as me i will be looking at raising as much as i can for the charity that i choose i will need proper charties not some made up one so you can get money for a beer on a saturday night lol:beer:
and will try and get the media involve some way when i do do something so come on help please

GiveItBack

Hiya mate

I'm sorry to hear your story, but I think it's great that you want to help others who have had a tough time.

the big obvious one is Cancer Research UK. Some people like them, some disagree with some of the things they do.

I believe that macmillan offer some services and support in your area.

There are many others, I'm sure, but these two might be a starting point?

ahai1

How about your local hospice?

Titch89

Sorry to hear about your loss.

Have you tried your local cancer ward?

Belnahua

Sorry about your loss.

How about the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust? As well as raising money, you can raise awareness and help put more donors on the register?

darcyvuqua

i have just moved to wolverhampton so im not sure of the hospitals and stuff would i just walk in and would they be a registered charity

Savvy_Sue

Would your regimental chaplain be able to help you contact hospices etc? Most would be registered charities. Hospitals often have a 'League of Friends' who would welcome funds!

darcyvuqua

i was into the chaplin thing but he is currenly on duty in afghanistan! i will enquire with the local hospital i think

Unity

I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss and think it is wonderful that you are wanting to do something positive after all this.

If you are not keen on the Cancer Research aspect - as a lot of people don't agree with the experiments on animals, there's always Cancer Relief, who help patients and their relatives coping with cancer.

Good luck with your endeavours! :beer:

LillyJ

Your local hospital is New Cross. It is a very friendly place and the oncology department is excellent.

SarahPaxton

Very sorry for your loss. if i have any ideas i will be sure to bring them forward.x:A

darcyvuqua wrote: »

hi guys:j well where shall i start i lost my wife to cancer in 2004 and i found my self being treated like a leper in the credit world due to missing some bills and gaining 2 default and a ccj my life has turned around im still in the army and i was 23 when she died so i want some suggestion and maybe address so i can raise money for people or familys that have gone through the same thing as me i will be looking at raising as much as i can for the charity that i choose i will need proper charties not some made up one so you can get money for a beer on a saturday night lol:beer:
and will try and get the media involve some way when i do do something so come on help please