News and Events
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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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Latest News
22 September 2026
Rugby mums pull 1.3-tonne tractor in memory of Will Pedley
A team of determined rugby mums have so far raised over £13,000 online for CancerCare after taking on an incredible four-mile tractor pull in memory of 15-year-old Will Pedley.
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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.
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22 August 2026
CancerCare’s Woof & Wag 2026
CancerCare is set to welcome dog lovers to Abbot Hall Park on 29th August 2025 for the ultimate doggy day out...
22 April 2026
THRIVE: Join CancerCare’s Allotment!
CancerCare's Allotment is a therapeutic, volunteer-led gardening project that supports people affected by cancer, life-shortening illness…
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.