MORE than £7,000 was raised by people hosting a Kitchen Table Day last year to help provide social and emotional support for those living with cancer and their families.

With around 30 people signing up for last year's event, Maggie's Merseyside are hoping to get even more fundraisers on board for 2019.

Centre visitor Anna Jackson raised £350 after hosting a 'Glow in the Dark Wheelchair Basketball Game', a cake sale and raffle all in aid of Maggie's.

Anna told the Globe: "I have been involved with Maggie's since July 2017 when my partner was diagnosed with Cancer and had treatment at Clatterbridge.

"Maggie's was amazing and the staff and volunteers were there for us right through her treatment and ever since.

"I am the Head Coach at Cheshire Phoenix Wheelchair Basketball Club and our club were so supportive to myself and my partner and wanted to do something to raise funds for Maggie's so last year we held a 'Glow in the Dark' Wheelchair Basketball Game' and a cake sale and raffle at our club venue - Ellesmere Port Sports Village.

"We raised £350 and had a great time doing it. Our players and supporters, centre staff and visitors were so generous and are looking forward to doing something again this year."

Anyone can host a Kitchen Table Day on a date convenient to them but Maggie's will be hosting theirs on Friday, March 29.

Centre head Kathy Wright said: "Anna and all those involved did an absolutely amazing job and the team at Maggie’s are extremely grateful for all of the support and dedication to such a good cause.

"Their efforts and fundraising achievements allowed us to support more than 15,000 people last year.

"We would love to have more people, workplaces and groups on board to ensure we continue to be there for people who need us most.

"We’d love for more people to get behind us and hold their own Kitchen Table Day event, no matter how big or small – every ounce of support is massively appreciated and it really does make a huge difference to people in need."

To register to take part in Kitchen Table Day visit https://www.maggiescentres.org/kitchentableday