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Events
20 May 2024
Every Step Counts
'Every Step Counts' is a fun walking challenge with a heartfelt message. By taking on this challenge and fundraising, you take CancerCare one step closer to being there for everyone that needs us.
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31 August 2024
Calling all dog owners: dog event comes to Kendal
CancerCare is set to welcome dog lovers to Abbot Hall Park on 31st August 2024 for the first-ever Woof & Wag event.
21 March 2025
The Great CancerCare Ball 2025
Following the success (and fun!) from our 40th Anniversary Ball this year we will be hosting The Great CancerCare Ball on 21st March 2025.
16 July 2024
CancerCare launches the new therapist-led bereavement groups
It’s important to us, at CancerCare, to listen to the needs of our clients, and the idea for therapist-led bereavement groups came from…
01 August - 31 August 2024
Summer Small Change Challenge
Take part in the ‘Summer Small Change Challenge’ this August: Collect loose change between 1st – 31st August.
08 July 2024
' Walking was kind of our thing, and it’s something I really miss' - Fundraising in memory of lost loved ones
CancerCare has launched a new virtual fundraising challenge with the aim of raising £10,000. The ‘Every Step Counts’ campaign encourages…
06 July 2024
Supporting children and young people across the Bay
CancerCare support children and young people from the age of 3yrs to17yrs who have been affected by cancer, usually through the diagnosis…
05 July 2024
Cressida’s positive experience of scar tissue therapy
One of the specialist therapies we offer here at CancerCare is RESTORE scar therapy for clients who have undergone surgery.
01 July 2024
A Father’s Day to remember: record-breaking year for CancerCare’s Cross Bay Walk
CancerCare’s highly anticipated Cross Bay Walk raised an incredible sum of £23,883 - the highest ever achieved - to help people in the…
28 June 2024
“Cancer changed our lives, but CancerCare changed them for the better”
Why John has pledged a gift in his Will for CancerCare.
18 June 2024
Emma's Story
The importance of a cervical screening for Emma, 30, from Lancaster, proved to be invaluable, as she has since been diagnosed with vulva…
CancerCare
An independent charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer and bereavement.
Our impact
2,097
People helped over the last 12 months
18,685
Hours of therapy delivered over the last 12 months
£1,900,000
How much it will cost us to run our four centres over the next 12 months
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Making it count!
Make a donation today! A donation of £10 can be used to pay for art supplies for our young people's therapy. A little or a lot, it all matters.