We would like to send a huge 'Thank You' to Becky Spooner and her brilliant team — Hannah, Buster, Holly, Rhys, and Harry — who completed a sponsored 12km swim wearing parachutes to symbolize the weight and difficulty of swimming during an MCAS flare. Together, they raised an incredible £441 in just 6 days!
Thank you for raising awareness and support in such a powerful way.

Mast Cell Action

I'd like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who give their time and expertise so generously to support our cause. Your contribution makes such a difference to our MCAS community.

Helen Dobson

To our incredible volunteers,

Thank you for everything you do to support the MCAS community. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts are the heart of this charity. Whether you’re raising awareness, supporting our community, sharing your skills behind the scenes, or helping to drive forward our vital projects, you are making a real difference in the lives of people living with MCAS.

We know that many of you are juggling your own health challenges or commitments alongside your volunteering, and we are deeply grateful for the time, energy, and heart you bring to this work. Mast Cell Action simply wouldn’t be what it is today without you.

Thank you for standing with us, for showing up for the community, and for helping us push for a better future for everyone affected by MCAS.

Joy Mason, CEO, Mast Cell Action

Thank you so much to all our amazing volunteers who do so much to support the work at Mast Cell Action. Without their help we couldn't do all the things we do - their work really does make so much difference to people's lives. I am so grateful to them for all the time that they give us.

Deborah Bircham

I want to give a huge thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers. We wouldn't be able to do half of what we do with you. You are all incredible, and I feel so blessed I get to work with such beautiful people!

Charise Clarke

I want to thank my husband for his unconditional support, love and care. You make a tough journey so much easier.

Joy Mason

Thank you everyone for making Mast cell action what it is.
An extra shout out to Roselle for staying online with me for a debrief after the community Zoom last night.

Alice Mclaren-Townsend

For my haematologist: When I became poorly I had no idea what was wrong with me. I was part of a v*ccine injury support group that made me suspect MCAS. I spent 2 years with a far less quality of life and often in bed, 30 symptoms at least including inflammation which was self-esteem crushing as it made me add 5 stone. I happened to move house and fortunately enough a local NHS haematologist who took on my case, carried out all the tests, diagnosed me with MCAS and got me on treatment. A year being on LDN I was back to my normal size and medication and low histamine diet have vastly improved my quality of life. Moving house was a blessing!

Henrietta Freeman

I am forever grateful to my wonderfully supportive husband. Without his love, understanding & continuous flexibility this journey would have been so much harder to deal with. Love you loads xx

Karen Ob

I want to say thank you to the friends and family who have supported us and helped us through the tough times. Being unwell can help you to realise what (and who!) is really important

Joy Mason