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
01 April 2025
Chapel Island 2025
Join CancerCare for a walk to the beautiful Chapel Island which nestles in the Leven Estuary in the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay.
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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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01 October - 31 October 2025
Dare2Dip Every Day October!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout October!
01 August - 31 August 2025
Summer Small Change Challenge
Take part in the ‘Summer Small Change Challenge’ this August: Collect loose change between 1st – 31st August.
26 June 2025
Thank you, Dave Day 2025!
What an incredible 48 hours CancerCare had across the 2025 Dave Day Weekend as one of the chosen charities to benefit from the proceeds...
30 August 2025
CancerCare’s Woof & Wag returns to Kendal
CancerCare is set to welcome dog lovers to Abbot Hall Park on 30th August 2025 for the ultimate doggy day out...
17 June 2025
New support opportunities for people affected by Multiple Sclerosis
We are delighted to announce our partnership with the MS Society Lancaster & Morecambe which aims to support individuals affected by an MS…
17 June 2025
CancerCare Connect 2025!
A warm welcome to our 2025 CancerCare Connect Magazine. Our annual magazine is ready to read! Take a look at all the exciting thing’s we’ve…
31 May 2025
Jackie: "Why I've added a gift in my Will for CancerCare"
Jackie has been part of the CancerCare family for over 20 years. She reveals why she has added a gift in her Will for the future.
29 August 2025
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...
14 May 2025
Michelle’s story
Michelle Scott-McCullough was diagnosed with stage-one grade-three Her2+ breast cancer at the beginning of November 2023...
07 May 2025
Morecambe Family Fun Day raises over £1,100 for CancerCare!
A Morecambe resident raised £1,168 for CancerCare as we helped her family after her father’s terminal cancer diagnosis...
01 May 2025
Lights to Remember 2025: CancerCare’s memorial event raises over £3,000
The special memorial event Lights to Remember welcomed individuals and families who wanted to remember someone they had lost...
25 April 2025
CancerCare marks 20 years of supporting local children and young people
In 2025, CancerCare marked 20 years of providing specialist support to children and young people affected by cancer and bereavement across…