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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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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03 June 2024
Alex runs Leeds Marathon for CancerCare
CancerCare supporter Alex Armistead took on the Leeds Marathon, finishing in 3 hours 36 minutes and raising £3,350 (including Gift Aid) for…
03 June 2024
An exercise a day for 58 days ahead of a 58th birthday!
Ursula takes on a different exercise every day for 58 days leading up to her 58th birthday!
30 May 2024
Would you like to join our Early Diagnosis Campaign steering group?
In April we launched a 12 month campaign to promote better outcomes from early cancer detection. We are now looking for people who would…
27 May 2024
A Community Fundraising success for Henry!
Giving back to a charity that has supported Henry and his family.
19 May 2024
Sale of Mercedez-Benz SLC Left in Will as a Gift to CancerCare
“It was his way of saying Thank You”
13 May 2024
New support group in Kendal set up by previous client, Una
‘Don’t Go It Alone’ offers help to those affected by cancer or bereavement.
13 May 2024
London Marathon runners raised £3,500 for CancerCare
Two CancerCare supporters raised £3,500 between them after running the 2024 London Marathon.
Katy Kelton is a Haematology Nurse who…
Katy Kelton is a Haematology Nurse who…
06 May 2024
Nationwide donate £9,600 to CancerCare
Nationwide UK have donated over £9,600 to CancerCare.
Nationwide Morecambe have a long-standing history of raising money for CancerCare,…
Nationwide Morecambe have a long-standing history of raising money for CancerCare,…
30 April 2024
Our 40th anniversary round up
A celebration of our 40th anniversary
2023 marked CancerCare’s 40th anniversary - an opportunity to celebrate the charity’s past, present,…
2023 marked CancerCare’s 40th anniversary - an opportunity to celebrate the charity’s past, present,…
26 April 2024
In-Memory Marathons
There are many ways to fundraise for CancerCare, from having a bake sale to climbing a mountain. One of the things we are very appreciative…
24 April 2024
Slynedales Shining Display of Light
An overview of our beautiful Lights on the Lawn 2024 event
16 April 2024
Lottery rollover winner scoops £5,000
Congratulations to Jackie Clarkson from Bolton-le-Sands who has scooped the £5,000 CancerCare Lottery rollover jackpot.