About
The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust knows how a cancer diagnosis can change everything.
Team Solan was established in 2015 to help improve the quality of life of children and adults who have been affected by a cancer diagnosis or bereavement. We are based in County Durham and provide bespoke help and support for those whose lives have been turned upside down by a cancer diagnosis.
No matter what your cancer journey looks like
We provide bespoke help and support for our Warriors* and their families including; emotional, physical, practical or financial needs.
We have a boutique and furniture store in Spennymoor and also provide counselling services, complimentary therapies, a beauty and wig room service and drop in centre at our Support Hub.
How We Began
In 2015, Founder, Mark Solan, signed up for a white collar boxing event to raise money for Cancer Research UK in memory of his Mother and Grandmother who both sadly lost their battle with cancer.
Mark had recently turned 42 (the same age his Mother was diagnosed terminally ill with cancer) and set himself a fundraising target of £1,000. The event ended up raising a huge £21,315 for Cancer Research UK.
Excited and inspired by his ability to raise such an incredible amount of money, Mark wanted to support more individuals and families affected by cancer in the North East.
The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust was launched in 2015 to help those touched by cancer.
These services help with the stress, worry and any other issues that someone might experience during their cancer journey.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and we try to create a sense of calm and normality at a time when people are also dealing with the obstacles of day-to-day life.
*Warrior is a term often used throughout Team Solan, and refers to the individuals who have been supported by Team Solan following a cancer diagnosis or bereavement.
Support
We supported 1000’s of people since Team Solan was founded in 2015.
Referrals
Over the past 10 years, we have received hundreds of referrals from NHS, MacMillan, GP’s, District Nurses & individuals.
Beginnings
We began in Spennymoor and we’re now in towns and villages in Northumberland, Cumbria & North Yorkshire.
Pandemic
During the global pandemic, we provided over 1000 care packages to hundreds of vulnerable families.
The Hub is a multifunctional room and can host 50 people with availability of 40x comfortable chairs, 11x 6ft tables and 3x 4ft tables. Access to a fully functioning Kitchen, Cafe Hatch opens onto Hub space. This space can be opened up to incorporate the Meldrum Suite also.
The Meldrum Suite can host 10-15 people depending on the use of space with the availability of 10x armchairs, 2x coffee tables and/or The Hub tables/chairs. Access to a fully functioning Kitchen.
Wellness Centre Therapy Rooms (x2) are for individualised therapies containing a therapy bed, chair, adjustable lighting, blankets and towels and once contains a sink. Access to a fully functioning Kitchen.
Wellness Centre Therapy or 121 Room can seat up to 4 persons, with coffee table and adjustable lighting. Access to a fully functioning Kitchen.
Additional Information
Additional Rooms: Therapy Room 3 (one to one meeting space)
Booking details: hubenquiries@teamsolan.org.uk
Additional Facilities: Wellness Suite, individual rooms with therapy beds and equipment
Teas, coffees and soft drinks included, catering offered with additional charge.
Special rates for long term or multiple bookings.
Please enquire for tailored packages.
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