Margaret Adcock lost her fight with cancer in June 2023, a year after being diagnosed with Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma, she had just turned 18.
"Maggie" was the most thoughtful, loving, selfless and kind girl. Always with a radiating smile; always with a positive outlook. She was very outgoing and cared a lot about her close circle of friends. She loved to travel and enjoyed discovering new places and cultures. From a young age Margaret witnessed first-hand the vast difference in educational opportunities available to children in other countries. Consequently, she never took her home life and travels for granted. Her dedication and commitment being reflected in her outstanding A-level results. Although Maggie’s battle with cancer was long and painful, she was tenacious and brave until the end. “My message is to live every day as it comes. Find and do things that genuinely bring you joy. No one's tomorrow is guaranteed. Be grateful for everything and you will find yourself enjoying everything a little bit more.” This is her legacy.
During her battle with the illness, Margaret's wonderful supporting group of friends and family raised over £100,000 to grant some of her wishes, and to fund treatment unavailable from the NHS. After she passed away, this dedicated group felt the need to continue the momentum of their fundraising activities, and so The Margaret Adcock Foundation was formed.
The foundation provides grants to cover school and university fees for disadvantaged students, primarily in the Philippines, by working with established charities and education professionals to identify suitable candidates.
The foundation offers financial aid, in the form of a one-off grant, to families of children newly diagnosed with cancer, helping with immediate expenses such as travel and accommodation during treatment. These grants are distributed through charity workers who assess and apply on behalf of eligible families.
The foundation supports cancer research, particularly focused on alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, by funding reputable programmes and charities. It ensures that the results of funded research are made publicly accessible.
The Margaret Adcock Foundation is a registered UK charity, number 1205889.
You can make a donation using the link at the top of the page. Alternatively, search for us at the Charities Aid Foundation or Give as you Live websites. You can also make a direct bank transfer if you prefer - just email us for our bank details.
We're always looking for volunteers to help grow the foundation, anyone with experience in the business side of charity work or fundraising is particularly welcome, or anyone with business skills such as accounting, social media or marketing, who can give a little of their time. Of course, if you can run an online auction or organise a cake sale, you're also more than welcome! If you're interested in supporting us in any way, please email info@margaretadcock.org.
You can also find out about our previous funding campaign and watch Maggie's BBC interviews via the link below:
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