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
Events
20 September 2026
Women’s Wellbeing Evening
Introducing our Women’s Wellbeing Evening, a special event to celebrate, inspire and empower women in our local area.
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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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19 July 2023
Tracey's Story
Support with the negative effects of over-reliance on online health forums
14 July 2023
Striding into the 60’s!
Family friends Ange and Christine pledge to walk 120 miles to celebrate their joint 60th birthday!
11 July 2023
Ed's Story
“At first it felt wrong, wanting to sit and talk about myself, but it was absolutely the best thing I could have done.”
05 July 2023
Welcome to our new therapist
Former British water ski champion embarks on new counselling career!
04 July 2023
Summer Steps Challenge!
Looking for something different to do this summer? How about taking part in our Summer Steps challenge! Choose your challenge and commit to…
02 July 2023
Mayor Michelle Scrogham's Charity of the Year!
Barrow-based volunteer, John Thompson meets Mayor Michelle Scrogham who named us as one of her charities of the year!
30 June 2023
Kendal Wasps Raise £150!
The team got their cozzies on after a fun game of rounders and took the plunge for CancerCare!
29 June 2023
A challenge to remember on Father’s Day!
28-year-old Jordan Peters from Morecambe is setting himself physical challenges including a 100ft abseil from Anfield Football Club!
23 June 2023
A lovely visit from the neighbours
Students at Beaumont College raised funds for CancerCare by holding a clothes swap!
22 June 2023
Lakeland present cheque for £15k to CancerCare!
The last three decades has seen the iconic company raise around £500,000 for us