On 26th September, I organised and hosted my seventh Macmillan Espresso Morning on the Wildfire workplace since becoming a member of the staff again in 2016. Over time, our beneficiant cake lovers have raised tons of of kilos for this necessary trigger, all by baking — and naturally, consuming — muffins and treats of all varieties.
The annual charity bake sale has grow to be a fixture on the Wildfire calendar, providing not simply an opportunity to bask in a beautifully-baked brownie or a tasty cheese scone, but in addition to carry some feel-good vibes to the Boathouse workplace.
It’s a time for staff bonding and giving again, all whereas elevating funds for a charity that helps these going by considered one of life’s hardest challenges.
This 12 months’s Macmillan Bake Sale holds particular significance for me. As we gathered in our workplace with muffins and cookies to lift funds for a charity near my coronary heart, I discovered myself reflecting on a private milestone.
Ten years in the past, on that very day, I had been recognized with breast most cancers on the age of 26. Again then, once I thought of reaching this 10-year marker, I had a particular celebration in thoughts – an enormous social gathering to mark a decade of survivorship.
Life, nonetheless, is unpredictable. Final 12 months, my most cancers got here again, and with it the sense that I used to be beginning over from zero once more. But as I sat there, nonetheless working and residing, I felt grateful to be marking 10 years of life past the prognosis — regardless that the street hasn’t been easy.
Macmillan has at all times been there for individuals like me, providing assist to these going through the toughest information and throughout the hardest instances. For me, internet hosting this annual bake sale with the Wildfire staff isn’t nearly elevating funds for this important trigger, it’s additionally about celebrating life (and giving most cancers an enormous V’s up).
The ‘Do Good’ worth that runs by Wildfire is one thing I’m significantly pleased with. It’s about discovering methods to offer again and make a optimistic affect, each inside and outdoors the workplace. In step with that, our assist for most cancers charities didn’t cease at baking.
On Saturday twenty first, the Wildfire staff took half in Most cancers Analysis UK’s Shine Stroll, strolling 10km and elevating an unbelievable £5,000 for the trigger. We actually got here collectively as a staff and contributed an unbelievable sum to analysis that would sooner or later change the longer term for therefore many.
As we raised our mugs and loved the muffins at this 12 months’s Macmillan Bake Sale, I couldn’t assist however replicate on how far I’ve come, even with the setbacks. The journey with most cancers is rarely linear, however it’s crammed with moments like that one – surrounded by assist and a shared dedication to serving to others who face the identical battle.
So long as there are muffins to be made (and eaten), the Macmillan Espresso Morning will stay an annual celebration within the Wildfire calendar. It’s a tough job, however somebody’s gotta do it!
Nonetheless, these actions are in no way the one philanthropic efforts at Wildfire. We’re all centered on making a optimistic distinction to our group and society, supporting charities and causes that we’re obsessed with — whether or not it’s bake gross sales, rewilding, volunteering our time, and extra.
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