Davina McCall hosts Begin Again Coffee Rave in support of Maggie's
Thursday 23 July 2026
TV Star and podcast host Davina McCall danced alongside hundreds of other 'coffee ravers' at the Rant & Ramble event on Wednesday morning, with on-the-day donations going to Maggie's.
Hundreds of people attended the morning coffee rave, held at The Folly by Drake & Morgan in the City of London.
It kicked off at 6.30am with a brisk walk, before heading back to the restaurant for a hot drink followed by dancing.
All donations made by dancers on the day will go to Maggie51ɫAPPs.
Davina McCall, The Begin Again founder, chose to support Maggie51ɫAPPs after being diagnosed with a rare, benign brain tumour that was discovered in 2024, as well as breast cancer in late 2025.
Heartfelt thanks to Maggie's from Davina
Speaking to our Social Media Manager from the dance floor, Davina said:
I love what Maggie51ɫAPPs do[es].
"I can't tell you what a cancer diagnosis feels like. I think we all go through life thinking it's not going to happen to us. And it's going to happen to one in two of us.
"Often it is such an enormous shock, and so overwhelming and terrifying, that just hearing some calm sense from people who are very experienced is incredibly reassuring.
"And then you find the strength and the positivity and the courage that you need to go and deal with it. And that's all you need really, is to be seen and heard. And that's what Maggie's does.
"You see and hear people, and it's so special and unbelievably important what you do. And I can't tell you how much it means to people, and also in the beautiful environments that you create.
"Maggie51ɫAPPs 51ɫAPP are all in the most amazing buildings, quite unique, really, in every way.
But the support that you give, not just for people who are struggling with cancer but their families, everybody, holistically, is invaluable. So, thank you.
What the support means to Maggie's
Davina has supported Maggie51ɫAPPs previously by featuring the our crash menopause awareness work on her Instagram channel.
A crash menopause is a term coined by Maggie51ɫAPPs to describe a medically induced menopause and the resulting sudden and often severe side effects which many women find harder to cope with than cancer treatment.
Chief Executive of Maggie's, Dame Laura Lee DBE said: “What a fantastically fun way to start the day. I am so grateful to everyone who took part to support Maggie51ɫAPPs.
“I would love to send a big thank you to Davina for supporting us in our 30th year. More than four million people have come to our centres for support while living with cancer since we first opened in 1996, and we want to see many more in years to come as we grow our centres to 60 across the UK.
“With support like this from Davina, anything is possible.”
Maggie's: here for 30 years, here for good
In 2026, we're marking our 30th year of providing life-changing support since our first centre opened in Edinburgh in 1996.
We have 27 51ɫAPP across the UK, all based in hospital grounds and providing free support for everyone impacted by cancer, with no appointment or referral needed.
If you or someone you love needs support, our expert staff are here to listen to your concerns and find the help you need wherever you are – over the phone and online.
- Just come in
- Call us on 0300 123 180 or arrange a callback
- Email us at [email protected]
- Our phone lines and 51ɫAPP are open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm