News and Events
Welcome to CancerCare’s news and events. Find out about all our great events and read latest news and stories here. If you would like more information on any of the news articles featured please contact us
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25 September 2025
Christmas 2025 at CancerCare
From coffee mornings to festive fun runs, find out how you can get involved with CancerCare during autumn, winter and Christmas 2025...
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Latest News
22 August 2024
Take on a Challenge for Charity
Are you looking to take on your next running, cycling or swimming challenge for a local charity? CancerCare would be honoured if you chose to run, bike or swim for us!
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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…
25 September 2025
Christmas 2025 at CancerCare
From coffee mornings to festive fun runs, find out how you can get involved with CancerCare during autumn, winter and Christmas 2025...
24 September 2025
CancerCare’s Community Care Badge
CancerCare’s mission is to help local people who need it. For over 40 years, we’ve been supporting adults and children going through some…