ONE in three of us is diagnosed with cancer during our lifetimes, so all of us will be affected by the illness in some way.

Macmillan Cancer Support is here for everyone who needs our support, no matter who they are, where they live or what type of cancer they have. We are also there for their family and loved ones.

All our Macmillan professionals – nurses, information offices, benefits advisors and many others – do a wonderful job in delivering this support.

This National Volunteer’s Week, however, we would like to draw attention to our equally important Macmillan volunteers, thousands of whom give willingly of their time, enthusiasm and energy to raise money to fund our vital services.

We want to say a massive ‘thank you’ to our volunteers across York who organise events, hold collecting tins, help out with administration, give talks – and use their skills and imagination in so many ways to support Macmillan’s services. It is only with their support that we’re here for all the people who needs us.

New volunteers are always very welcome, and we have a host of different opportunities available depending on people’s interests and availability.

If you would like to find out how you can get involved please phone us on 01904 756404 or email smillington@macmillan.org.uk or visit macmillan.org.uk/volunteer

Sally Millington and Roohi Lupton Macmillan fundraising managers Fawcett Street, York.