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The charity was founded 1911 [4] as the Society for the Prevention and Relief of Cancer, by Douglas Macmillan following the death of his father from the disease. In 1924, the name was changed to the National Society for Cancer Relief, which it retained until 1989 when it was changed to Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund, later changed again to Macmillan Cancer Relief.
UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre is a research-led day hospital in Huntley Street in central London. It is the oncology (cancer treatment) wing of University College Hospital , [ 1 ] part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
The Trust opened the UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre in April 2012. [13] [14] In 2013 the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health was opened on Tottenham Court Road; the Institute is a partnership between the Trust, UCL, the British Olympic Association, the English Institute of Sport, and the HCA private hospital group. [15]
Sir Nick Young in 2009. Sir Nicholas Charles Young (born 16 April 1952) is a British charity worker and solicitor. He was chief executive of Macmillan Cancer Relief [now Macmillan Cancer Support] between 1995 and 2001, and chief executive of the British Red Cross from 2001 to 2014.
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In addition to the support options listed above, paid members also have access to 24/7 phone support by calling 1-800-827-6364. Popular Products. Account; AOL Mail;
Macmillan provides information about cancer through its Information Standard accredited website, free printed and recorded materials, telephone support line and over 170 local cancer information and support services nationwide 109.231.192.149 14:02, 7 January 2016 (UTC)
"The Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge" was 'born'. After two false starts, in November 2000 because of a petrol blockade and March 2001 due to Foot and Mouth. The inaugural run of the event eventually took place with only 8 teams in March 2002 and £8,000 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Relief.