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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.
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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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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
23 November - 23 November 2025
Santa Dash 2025
Ready… Set… Ho Ho Ho for Santa Dash 2025!
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10 November 2025
Sheila’s Story
Sheila Garvey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma six months after she first noticed a symptom, an apple-sized bruise on her left…
02 December - 09 December 2025
Save the date: Your donation to CancerCare doubled!
CancerCare's Big Give Christmas Challenge | 2nd - 9th December 2025
01 December - 19 December 2025
CancerCare’s Festive Sprout Off
What can YOU do with a sprout? This Christmas, embrace creativity, teamwork and plenty of festive spirit to come up with a fun and quirky…
31 October 2025
New therapist-led bereavement group in Kendal
Would you like to be part of a bereavement group that will be led by two experienced counsellors?
13 December - 14 December 2025
The Cosy Christmas Grotto
CancerCare’s Cosy Christmas Grotto will take place at Slynedales in Lancaster on 13th and 14th December.
24 October 2025
New maxillofacial skin cancer drop-in group to launch in Kendal
If you have been affected by a maxillofacial skin cancer diagnosis, CancerCare welcomes you to a new drop-in support group at our Kendal…
20 October 2025
The Betrayers: Traitors-inspired fundraiser raises over £6,700
Businesses from across the region came together to compete in our brand-new corporate fundraiser The Betrayers...
15 October 2025
Breast cancer survivor raising funds and vital awareness this October
Heysham resident Vicki Edwards is encouraging women to attend their routine breast cancer screening appointments after her own diagnosis...
02 October 2025
Sue’s story
Sue Dumbleton was referred to CancerCare after struggling with the physical impacts of breast cancer treatment...
26 September 2025
CancerCare Therapist to hold FREE Tai Chi session
CancerCare Nutritional Therapist Debra Edson is set to host Tai Chi sessions on 17th October 2025. The sessions are free but any donations…
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