News and Events
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Events
01 October - 31 October 2026
Dare2Dip Every Day October!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout October!
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Latest News
22 September 2026
Rugby mums pull 1.3-tonne tractor in memory of Will Pedley
A team of determined rugby mums have so far raised over £13,000 online for CancerCare after taking on an incredible four-mile tractor pull in memory of 15-year-old Will Pedley.
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02 December 2026
CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall
The CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall is the perfect way to commence your December...
22 September 2026
Rugby mums pull 1.3-tonne tractor in memory of Will Pedley
A team of determined rugby mums have so far raised over £13,000 online for CancerCare after taking on an incredible four-mile tractor pull…
12 December - 13 December 2026
The Cosy Christmas Grotto
CancerCare’s Cosy Christmas Grotto will take place at Slynedales in Lancaster on 12th and 13th December.
11 September 2026
Christmas 2026 at CancerCare
From coffee mornings to festive fun runs, find out how you can get involved with CancerCare during autumn, winter and Christmas 202...
21 July - 25 July 2027
London to Paris Cycle Challenge
Are you looking to take on an epic cycling challenge next summer? Why not complete the London to Paris Cycling Challenge for CancerCare!
01 September 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: September
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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20 August 2026
Remembering Chris Ashby
We were saddened by the recent news that former CancerCare team member and loyal volunteer, Chris Ashby, has died, aged 79.
06 August 2026
Beacon (supporter database provider) data breach information
CancerCare takes the privacy and security of personal data extremely seriously. Unfortunately, we have recently been made aware of a data…
01 August 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: August
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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08 July 2026
"You've made history on the Bay!"
CancerCare’s Cross Bay Half-Marathon made a triumphant return after a 10-year hiatus, raising over £55,000 for the local charity.
01 July 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: July
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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