Women on the move against cancer launches WOMAC weeks

13 July 2021.

Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) is pleased to announce ‘WOMAC Weeks’ from 19 July to 1 August 2021 - an opportunity for all to get involved in fundraising at work or at home for its 2021 charity brainstrust.

Unfortunately, WOMAC’s annual February party couldn’t happen, but that hasn’t stopped many people putting their hands in their pockets, or taking on challenges such as swims, runs and hair shaving.

And the group of volunteers behind WOMAC, who all work in the automotive industry, hope its ‘WOMAC Weeks’ from 19 July to 1 August will bring a welcome boost to the funds already donated to brainstrust.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun and there are many ways to get involved from bake sales to wearing blue for the day to quizzes.

Donations can then be made via WOMAC’s JustGiving page here and don’t forget to post your activities on social media using the hashtag #WOMACWeeks and tagging WOMAC via its social media handles.

And every penny really does count with as little as £15 funding a place at one of brainstrust’s workshops; £40 covers the cost of providing a brain box; £100 pays for two hours of coaching; £300 covers six counselling sessions and £500 supports clinical research campaigns.

Just six months into 2021, WOMAC has already donated £10,000 to brainstrust thanks to the support of its wonderful community of Patrons and friends.

In February, a donation of £5,000 funded 125 brain boxes, given to people who have just heard the devastating words “you have a brain tumour”.

Each brainstrust brain box is an essential toolkit of tailored and accredited resources designed to support patients and carers.

Each person receives a special gift too, promoting the importance of self-care, and WOMAC supporter Rachel Brett, an independent Neal’s Yard consultant, donated hand creams. brainstrust also provides ‘little brain boxes’ for children and families.

This month, a further £5,000 was donated which will support brainstrust’s Wonderful Memories appeal, honouring wonderful memories of people no longer with us.

These funds will support workshops and counselling sessions.

Helen Bulbeck, brainstrust founder, said: “We are honoured to receive another generous donation from WOMAC, supporting our Wonderful Memories appeal.

As we celebrate the lives of wonderful people, touching tributes are helping to raise funds to provide vital support for those living with a brain tumour today.

WOMAC’s heartfelt donation of £5,000 could pay for more than 300 people to attend one of our tailored online workshops delivered by the brainstrust team and expert speakers from across the UK.

Our bespoke webinars cover a wide range of essential topics to help the brain tumour community thrive.”

Georgia Fox, Chair of WOMAC, said: “I’m thrilled we have already been able to donate £10,000 to brainstrust in a difficult year where our biggest fundraiser - our annual party - had to be postponed.

“The generosity of our supporters and friends never ceases to amaze me and I’m so grateful to each and every person who has donated or taken on a challenge for WOMAC.

Any amount, big or small, really counts in making a difference to someone who is going through a very difficult time.”

Donations in 2021 are going towards brainstrust which supports patients, caregivers and families facing a life-limiting brain tumour diagnosis, through offering practical advice and emotional support to improve their mental well-being.

For more details about how to support WOMAC, please contact Georgia Fox on +44 7973 915199.

About brainstrust A brain tumour diagnosis is frightening, isolating and has a devastating social impact. brainstrust helps patients, their families and carers to navigate the uncertainties that a diagnosis brings.

Many face mental health, cognition, dexterity and mobility challenges, because of either the tumour itself or the treatment, and must learn to accept a new normal which is different to the life they have established.

It is a distressing and bewildering experience, and that is where brainstrust helps.

brainstrust provides personalised support and builds resources that help people with a brain tumour and their loved ones live the life they want to after diagnosis.

They work with people in the clinical setting to secure the best possible care for people with a brain tumour and campaign to solve real issues, because they understand the challenges faced by the brain tumour community.

To find out more, visit www.brainstrust.org.uk, email hello@brainstrust.org.uk or call 01983 292405.

For press enquiries please contact eve@brainstrust.org.uk.