CASH FOR MAGGES; People's Postcode Lottery players help support caring cancer centres.MAGGIE'S Cancer Caring Centres are "over the moon" when the People's Postcode Lottery For the regional lottery in North East England, see . In the United Kingdom, the term postcode lottery refers to the way the allocation of postcodes, which often bears little relation to local government boundaries, can affect such things as insurance prices. presents them with a cheque for pounds 95,383, all thanks to lottery players. New centre The five - soon to be six - Maggie's Centres Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres are a network of day-care centres in the United Kingdom, which aim to help anyone who has, or has had cancer, as well as their family and friends. in Scotland are in the grounds of cancer hospitals throughout Scotland. They provide a unique service for cancer patients and their friends and families. From a chat and a cup of tea to practical and emotional help and support, there's nowhere quite like a Maggie's Centre. Amazing generosity Maggie's Chief Executive Laura Lee expresses the joy of the team and the centre users. We are over the moon about the sum of money raised through the People's Postcode Lottery. It's amazing to think how much we've received in a short time, thanks to the generosity of people across Scotland who have signed up to take part in the lottery." More people benefit She continues: "It has also greatly increased awareness of us, and this means more people are visiting our centres and benefiting from our programme of support. I'd like to thank each and every person who is signed up to the People's Postcode Lottery." CAPTION(S): BIG WIN Andrew Anderson Andrew Anderson''' may refer to one of the following persons.
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