News and Events
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Events
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.
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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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08 June 2026
Karen’s Story
Karen Palin, 59, was diagnosed with cervical cancer in January 2024. The diagnosis came as a catastrophic shock for Karen as back in 2008…
01 June 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: June
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 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.
19 May 2026
Join our FREE drop-in clinic on Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney
Whatever your queries, you can get FREE, informal advice at our Drop-in Will Clinic with Kristina Smith from Birchall Blackburn Law on…
12 May 2026
K2B and C2B 2026: What a day, what a team!
Over 60 walkers took on the 2026 Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow in aid of CancerCare...
17 May - 17 May 2026
Superhero Mini Marathon
Calling all mini superheroes! We need YOU to suit up and boldly take to Morecambe Promenade for our exciting new Superhero Mini Marathon on…
04 May 2026
Gary’s Story
Gary from Lancaster has stage-four head and neck cancer. Coming to CancerCare has helped him both physically and mentally...
01 May 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: May
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
Each…
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