Jen Hardy - Cancer Card
Cancer Card is a pioneering Scottish charity redefining cancer support. They have developed life-changing initiatives including their comprehensive NHS-approved Cancer Support Directory, a one-stop-shop for cancer support. The Comfort Box gifts newly diagnosed patients with comforting and practical items to help on their cancer journey. Through their partnership with Social Security Scotland, Cancer Card offers the invaluable assistance of specially trained advisers to guide individuals through the disability benefits application process. Their Digital Inclusion Program bridges the digital divide by providing free one-on-one support for device setup, email access, online shopping, appointment booking, and other digital needs.
Jen Hardy MBE is an inspirational leader, Trustee and Founder of Cancer Card. She is a highly respected "voice of cancer patients" on many cancer groups throughout Scotland. Jen has driven the development of Cancer Card over the last year into a invaluable resource and her desire to help everyone affected by cancer never waivers. Along with the Cancer Card Support Directory, Jen has ensured additional complemental support services are now a fundamental part of Cancer Card. Jen lives with incurable cancer and her legacy is one of compassion, empowerment, and transformative support that has already touched countless lives.
The People's Choice Award 2024 is sponsored by HSF Health Plan