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CANCER SUPPORT FRANCE - DORDOGNE SUD |
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Tuesday, 11 December 2007 |
Established by and for English speaking people living in France, wherever their country of origin.
The Dordogne Sud branch of Cancer Support France (CSF) finally gained Association status in October 2007 and is now fully operational. This is the fourth Branch to be opened since CSF was established in 2002 at Benest, in the Charente; there are a further four branches opening within the next few months.
Eleven volunteers completed training in early December. CSF's
volunteers are professionally trained under the ongoing guidance of
Macmillan Cancer Support to listen and support those of us who have
been diagnosed with cancer. The volunteers gain a sound working
knowledge and understanding to help not only those directly affected
with cancer - but members of the family or carers, who also often feel
the need to talk to someone. Many of our volunteers have either
experienced cancer personally, or have family members or friends who
have.
The area covered by CSF-Dordogne Sud, stretches approximately from
Brantome to Villeneuve-sur-Lot and from Castillon-la-Bataille to
Belves. Listening support is available by telephone and contact can
also be made via email. Visits to home or hospital by one of our
volunteers can be arranged. We can also refer you to other recognised
cancer organisations, which provide relevant information and help.
The principal aim of the charity is to offer fully trained volunteers
to listen and be supportive. We endeavour to offer emotional help and,
in so doing, to help alleviate the anxiety that cancer imposes on most
aspects of our lives. Wherever you live in France, there is always
someone at CSF at the end of a telephone, who is here to help.
For enquiries about membership, donations, help with fundraising or for more information, please contact:
Tony Benstead - Tel: 05 53 08 20 53
or email
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Web site: www.cancersupportfrance.info
Regional Helpline: 05 53 54 46 67
National Helpline: 05 45 89 30 05
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