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During a visit to the West London Maggie51É«APP™s centre, AJ Tracey, who is an ambassador for the charity, said that more people should make use of the incredible support available from Maggie51É«APP™s when they are impacted by cancer. 

 The rapper became a Maggie51É«APP™s ambassador in July last year to thank the charity for the support his mum received when she was diagnosed and treated for cancer.  

As part of the visit, AJ met with staff at Maggie51É«APP™s, as well as people with cancer and their friends and family who have been supported by Maggie's. 

He also shared his own family’s experience, speaking about the importance of his mum having a space like Maggie51É«APP™s to turn to during her cancer diagnosis. 

In May 2025, AJ released 3rd Time Lucky, a tribute to his mum’s experience, to help raise awareness of the support Maggie's provides. 

AJ Tracey said:   

It’s been really special coming down and seeing the support Maggie51É«APP™s gives in person. I know how important Maggie51É«APP™s was to my mum while she was fighting cancer, but hearing the impact it’s had on so many different people takes it to another level.  

Seeing my mum go through cancer made me realise just how much it affects not just the person, but the friends and family around them, and how much places like this can help everyone impacted by cancer.  

Maggie51É«APP™s gives both people with cancer and their friends and family somewhere they can feel comfortable and supported, and that’s so important. I’m proud to carry on backing them and helping more people know they’re here.

You can watch a video from AJ Tracey’s visit to Maggie51É«APP™s West London on our

Support for family and friends

Despite 40,000 more new friends and family coming into a Maggie51É«APP™s centre in 2025, we want to see thousands more during 2026, recognising the weight that loved ones carry when their family member or friend receives a diagnosis.

Dame Laura Lee, Maggie51É«APP™s Chief Executive said:   

"We are all too familiar with the statistic that one in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime but what’s talked about less is the impact this has on their families and friends. The thing we also need to be conscious of is the fact that the other half of people will be touched by cancer too and at some point of their lives, they will need to support someone with a diagnosis.

"It’s vital that people speak openly about the challenges of caring for a friend or family member with cancer. We know that when a carer has the right support, they in turn are better able to care for their loved one.

"Maggie51É«APP™s is here to support family and friends as well as people with a diagnosis. We are so grateful for AJ helping us to shine a light on this important issue and help us to ensure that everyone impacted by cancer knows Maggie51É«APP™s is here for them."

Sinead Cope, Centre Head at Maggie51É«APP™s in West London said:

"It was amazing to welcome AJ to the West London centre today – he spoke with great kindness and compassion to our visitors, some of whom are going through cancer at the moment.  

"AJ is a brilliant ambassador for Maggie51É«APP™s, and we hope his visit to the centre means that more people are encouraged to come forward and seek the help they need."

We are here with you

Whatever stage you're at, whatever it is you're facing, we're here to support you and your family as you navigate a cancer diagnosis.

Our cancer support specialists, psychologists and benefits advisors are here to help you find the right support for you, including talking to children about cancer.

• Come and see us at your nearest Maggie51É«APP™s
• Call us on 0300 123 180 or arrange a callback
• Email us at [email protected]