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
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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Events
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
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24 March 2026
CancerCare’s Re-Fresh features on the BBC
The BBC joined one of our Re-Fresh peer support groups to learn more about cancer support opportunities for children and young people…
16 March 2026
World-record runner shares advice for runners taking on CancerCare’s Cross Bay Half-Marathon
World-record endurance runner Tim Rogers is the founder of Sapphire Running Zone, a site dedicated to encouraging runners to take on…
12 March 2026
Support for young people: Re-Fresh returns to Kendal and Barrow
Therapeutic peer support groups for children and young people affected by cancer and bereavement are launching in Kendal and Barrow this…
11 March 2026
CancerCare’s Ball on the Lake raises over £31,000!
CancerCare’s Ball on the Lake took place on Friday 6th March 2026 at The Low Wood Bay Spa & Hotel.
09 March 2026
Waiting list due to high demand
CancerCare is experiencing a high demand for our services.
02 March 2026
Helen’s Story
Helen Tindall was diagnosed with stage two invasive lobular breast cancer and came to CancerCare for Indian Head Massage sessions with…
01 March 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: March
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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27 February 2026
Barefoot runner taking on the Cross Bay Half-Marathon
Rob Cant is preparing to cross the sands of Morecambe Bay on Saturday 4th July without shoes to raise funds for CancerCare’s services…
09 February 2026
Allan’s Story
Struggling to cope after the passing of his wife, Barrow resident Allan Thompson sought support from CancerCare.
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
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.
Each…
Each…