MACMILLAN Cancer Support’s financial grant scheme has recently been boosted by a donation of £5,000 from the Devonshire Freemasons.

Area fundraising manager for Macmillan Cancer Support Suzie Warren said: ‘We are so grateful for the support we have received from the Devonshire Freemasons.

‘We rely on donations to help people and so their donation will make a difference to people in Devon struggling with the cost of cancer.

‘When people are diagnosed with cancer, they worry about how they are going to cope financially and people tell us they are on average £570 worse off each month.

‘This might be because of stopping work during treatment and there are also additional costs like travelling to hospital or the need for household aids.’

Devonshire Freemason Ian Kingsbury presented Suzie Warren and the Macmillan team a cheque for £5,000 when they met the Mustard Tree Macmillan Centre in Plymouth.

Ian Kingsbury said: ‘The incredible work carried out by Macmillan Cancer Support must continue long into the future.

‘This can only be done with the dedication and care that has always been a trademark of this fabulous organisation.

‘As freemasons we are proud to be able in some small way be a part of that future.’

Call the Macmillan Support Line on 0808 808 000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm, or visit www.macmillan.org.uk