(1941-1995)
Originally a writer and gardener designer, Maggie had been living with cancer until the day she was told she had only months to live. Along with her husband Charles she felt there should be more support for those living with cancer, and for their friends and family who often had no other outlet for their situation other than hospital medical treatment. In her last months, Maggie worked closely with her oncology nurse Laura Lee designing the vision of a centre that was a welcome and positive space.
The first of the centres was opened in Edinburgh, 1996 – a year after her death. The courtyard features a statue of her. Thirty years later there are now around 26 centres offering free support to those living with cancer.
Maggie’s cancer nurse Laura is now the Chief Executive of the charity, continuing the vision. The name of these centres? Maggie’s.
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