How do I get help?
If you’ve been affected by cancer, a life-shortening illness or a bereavement, we are here for you.
How can I help?
Whether you volunteer, fundraise or donate, find out how you can help local people in need.
Gift your time
Volunteers help make us tick. Find out how your life experience can make a genuine difference to people’s lives.
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Real stories
There is no better way to describe the impact we can have on people's lives than through the words of those we have helped...
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Donate to us
Just over 90% of our income comes from people like YOU! Click here to make an instant difference today!
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CancerCare’s Early Diagnosis Campaign
Early detection is key to improving survival rates, as cancer, when caught early, doesn’t have to be a death sentence.
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Fundraise for us
From Bake Offs to boot sales, head shaves to sky dives. Our fundraisers go to extraordinary lengths to ensure we have the money we need to help our local communities, and we love you all!
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Play our Lottery
One of our most important regular sources of income, the CancerCare Lottery is a fun and easy way to help us raise vital funds.
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News & Events
Events
16 April 2025
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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02 February 2026
Count On Me: choose how your donation to CancerCare is spent!
CancerCare has launched Count On Me, a brand-new initiative that puts you in control of how your monthly donation is spent.
02 February 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: February
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
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06 January 2026
The Cross Bay Half-Marathon 2026
CancerCare is excited to announce the return of the Cross Bay Half-Marathon on Saturday 4th July 2026.
05 January 2026
Sue’s Story
Sue, from Morecambe, is one of many clients who has found comfort and strength through our services since being diagnosed with stomach…
02 January 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: January
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
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29 December 2025
BIG Santa Dash 2025 raises record-breaking total!
Lancaster Race Series’ BIG Santa Dash 2025 has raised a record-breaking total of over £3,000 for CancerCare.
22 December 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle winner announced!
Celia won £500 and a luxury M&S hamper in CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle...
03 March 2026
A Culinary Evening for CancerCare
Join us for an exclusive and intimate dining experience featuring some of Cumbria and Lancashire’s finest chefs.
17 April 2026
Take to the skies for an 11,000ft skydive with Team CancerCare!
Ready for the thrill of your life? Take on an 11,000ft skydive while raising money for CancerCare...
Our impact
1,975
People helped in 2024
16,670
Hours of therapy delivered in 2024
£1,900,000
How much it will cost us to run our four centres over the next 12 months