News and Events
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Latest News
Stay up to date with everything happening at CancerCare. From the latest events and service updates to the inspiring achievements of our supporters, we’ll keep you informed...
14 April 2026
A very cheeky total: Kent Estuary YFC raise over £10k for CancerCare
Kent Estuary YFC stripped off to create Kent Estuary Bares All, a cheeky calendar that was printed and sold to raise funds for CancerCare...
02 August 2025
Chapel Island 2026
Join CancerCare for a walk to the beautiful Chapel Island which nestles in the Leven Estuary in the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay.
10 April 2026
Remembering lost loved ones
On Friday 27th March 2026, we opened the doors of Slynedales for our memorial event, Lights to Remember.
30 March 2026
A Culinary Evening For CancerCare raises over £12,400
On Tuesday 24th March, 40 guests gathered at Lancaster & Morecambe College for A Culinary Evening For CancerCare, our exclusive fine-dining…
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 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.
29 December 2025
BIG Santa Dash 2025 raises record-breaking total!
Lancaster Race Series’ BIG Santa Dash 2025 has raised a record-breaking total of over £3,000 for CancerCare.
22 December 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle winner announced!
Celia won £500 and a luxury M&S hamper in CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle...