The Puttinu Cares Cancer Support Group was set up in 2002, It is a non governmental , non profit-making organisation and began from an idea and a wish to offer a holistic approach of care for families who have children suffering from cancer.

AIMS of the group:

• To advocate on behalf of affected children and their families by representing their needs;

• To campaign for the provision of a coordinated network of care and support;

• To promote models of good care and practice;

• To support families with a national information service;

• To enhance the knowledge and skills of professional carers by providing specialist literature and education opportunities;

• To assist affected children by improving the environment in which they are treated;

• To raise funds through sponsorships, donations and fundraising activities or through any other means as the Management Committee may determine; and

• In general to do all that is conducive to the attainment of the above aims

 

Please take a look at the charities website www.puttinucares.org