On 13th June MABS was formally recognised as an organisation providing excellent care and support to those who have been diagnosed with cancer by entering into an official collaboration with the Murcia Health Authority (SMS)
AGREEMENT BETWEEN MABS CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION AND THE MURCIAN SERVICE OF HEALTH ON ACTIONS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER IN HEALTH AREAS I, II, IV and VIII
Present: Mr Francisco José Ponce Lorenzo, Managing Director of the Murcian Service of Health (hereinafter SMS), in the representation it holds under article 8.1.a) of the Decree 148/2002, of 27th December, which regulates the structure and functions of the Bodies of Participation, Administration and Management of the Murcian Health Service, expressly empowered to sign this Agreement by Agreement of the Council of Administration of the Entity, dated April 26th 2022, with address at Calle Central nº 7, Habitamia I Building, Espinardo – Murcia.
Mrs Beverley Thompson, in her name and representation, in her capacity as Vice President of the MABS Cancer Support Foundation, entity with CIF G54982681 with address at Calle Caravaggio nº1, 03730, Javea (Alicante), which acts by the faculties that are conferred on it in the Statutes that regulate the organization and operation of said Foundation, with the prior agreement of the Board of Trustees, dated February 1st 2022
MABS Cancer Support Fundación
Providing practical help and support to those that need us most
Congratulations to the all of the Volunteers in MABS Murcia!!!!
On 13th June we were formally recognised as an organisation providing excellent care and support to those who have been diagnosed with cancer, by entering into an official collaboration with the Murcia Health Authority (SMS)
D. Francisco José Ponce Lorenzo, Director Gerente del Servicio Murciano Salud said “The work that MABS do is very important within the local communities. Your work really does make a difference.”
MABS would like to thank:
Jeremy and Elliot Newhall for their help and support in guiding us through the various stages of the Collaboration process.
José Antonio Martínez Lozano Head of Palliative Care for Murcia for having faith in MABS
The MABS volunteers for the continued support they give to those affected by cancer.
Upcoming Events
Ironman (Woman) Challenge
10th July – Karen Andrew will be taking part in the gruelling Ironman Challenge to raise money for MABS.
3.8Km Open Water Swim followed by a 180Km Cycle Ride and finally (as if that wasn’t enough!) a 42.2Km Marathon Run. Sponsorship forms available at the MABS Respite Home on Avenida de Los Covachos 278.
4th September – Party in the Park 2 – La Nueva Taberna, Mazarrón Country Club.
Seven acts. 16€ pp includes paella.
30th September World Coffee Morning
30th October Race for Life
25th November Winter Fayre
Further details to come….
How you can help:
Volunteers – We always need more volunteers to help out in various roles, from ‘manning’ reception in our Respite Home, helping out in our shop in Totana (car share available), driving patients to their appointments, helping on the van etc. If you can spare a few hours and would like to help we would love to see you. It is very rewarding work and makes a huge difference to those that need our help.
Phone, email or call into our Respite Home on Avenida de Los Covachos 278 on Camposol B2
Collections:
Furniture and larger items? Message MABS Charity Shop Totana or call 634 313 478 to arrange collection.
Smaller items
We have donation ‘boxes’ for clothes, bric-a-brac, etc. in MABS Respite Home and Alley Palais, Camposol B and The Club House, Camposol C.
If you need our help
Phone our Helpline 620 422 410
With your help
In May we were able to assist with:
- 87 Appointments
- 85 Translations
- 29 Drives to hospital
- 9 loans of equipment
Year to date to the end of May
- 431 Appointments
- 406 Translations
- 128 Drives to hospital
- 44 Loans of equipment