Welcome to our latest news update from Star Throwers Cancer Support Charity.
Services
In 2022 we delivered 1,336 support sessions to 238 individuals affected by cancer. Come and find out all about Star Throwers at our Open Day on Tuesday 28th March from 10am – 2pm at 30 Melton Road, Wymondham, NR18 0DB.
Find out how we support people affected by cancer. Chat to our staff, volunteers and therapists and book in for a trial treatment of reiki or reflexology.
Come and find out about our volunteering opportunities – we are currently looking for volunteers to deliver our complementary therapies. For more information, please contact by email: info@starthrowers.org.uk or call 01953 423304
Supporting Star Throwers
This World Cancer Day helps us fund one of our key support areas – our free cancer-related Lymphoedema support to support our campaign visit: www.justgiving.com/campaign/StarThrowersWorldCancerDay.
We are aiming to raise £6000 which would pay for 100 free Lymphoedema support sessions at our centre in Wymondham with our qualified Lymphoedema Therapist. Star Throwers is the only cancer charity in Norfolk offering this free service to those affected by this chronic condition which is diagnosed in approximately 10-20% of cancer patients. We are seeking to fill the ‘care gap’ for this support due to long waiting lists for the NHS service and high costs of going private (£60+ per session). Lymphoedema is non-curable, but it can be made more manageable with the proper support in place – which is what we are seeking to continue to provide and also expand this service in the future.
Events
Join us at the centre on Saturday 25th March from 10am – 2pm for our ‘Star Throwers Swishing’ event - Swap up to 8 items of your good quality clothes, shoes and accessories for a whole new wardrobe!
FREE Cardmaking event as part of our ‘Warm Space’ offering on Saturday 18th March – please let us know if you would like to attend so we can make sure we have enough resources: victoria@starthrowers.org.uk
Save The Date – we are delighted to be starting up our annual events again including our Spring Coffee Morning on Saturday 22nd April and the Garden Party on Saturday 1st July.
Shop
Don’t forget to visit our ‘Treasure Trove’ next to the centre on Melton Road in Wymondham – follow our dedicated Facebook Page – search ‘Star Throwers Shops’ for daily updates on items we have available.
