Connect with a cuppa and help cancer patients in Milton Keynes, suggests charity

The charity From Me to You encourages people to write letters to those living with cancer to combat any feelings of social isolation.

Now it is asking MK residents to hold their own fundraising event to get more letters sent to the Milton Keynes Hospital.

The special From Me to Brew campaign gives individuals the chance to host events where people can gather, drink tea, eat cake and raise money.

“We’re very excited by our latest campaign as it is such an enjoyable way to get people together and ensure that no one has to face cancer alone,” said Alison Hitchcock, co-founder of From Me to You.

“Whether people would like to host their From Me to Brew gatherings at home, take over the staff room at work or have a stall outside a local school, every single event will make a huge difference to our work and allow us to get more letters to more people.

“Every year we send over 10,000 letters to cancer patients – helping to ease the loneliness and isolation they can experience during treatment and recovery. To some, our letters bring a welcomed distraction from cancer. To others they are a lifeline! From Me to Brew is another way to help keep people with cancer connected, one cuppa, cake or biscuit at a time.”

Alison added: “Letters are a wonderful way to keep people connected at a time when they feel most disconnected.”

Milton Keynes Hospital is signed up to receive letters for its patients, and this latest campaign aims to raise funds for the charity to send even more to help ease the loneliness so often felt.

Anyone looking to host their own From Me to Brew event can request their free fundraising pack which includes a handy checklist, promotional poster, cake toppers, name tags and a recipe for some Raspberry Pastry Envelopes.

Every organiser who raises over £200 from their From Me to Brew event will also be entered into a prize draw to win a writing set.