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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15 December 2022
Announcement about Millom Santa Dash
Event dur to take place on Sunday 18th December cancelled due to weather conditions
13 December 2022
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Could you spare some time to transport clients to and from their therapy sessions?
12 December 2022
Amanda's Story
Including CancerCare in her Will to say "thank you" for specialist grief support after losing her husband
10 December 2022
***KENDAL SANTA DASH CANCELLED***
Event on Sunday 11th December cancelled due to icy conditions
08 December 2022
Imogen the Inspiration!
Future fundraiser, Imogen Shellcross, aged 10, has done something that has inspired hundreds of fellow pupils!
07 December 2022
A BIG Thank You!
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022 raises over £8,500 to help support local families!
06 December 2022
Raising a "golden" amount for CancerCare!
John and Ann Thompson celebrated their golden anniversary raising money for local charities!
04 December 2022
Grief Awareness Week 2022
How counselling helped Sophie "open up" and deal with her trauma following her mum's death
03 December 2022
Birthday fundraising head shave
Teaching Assistant Rebecca Carrol-Atkinson, dedicates her 60th birthday head shave to the friends and members of her family who have been…
02 December 2022
Amy and her children's story
Counselling helps whole family come to terms with devastating loss
01 December 2022
Keswick to Barrow raised £11,000!
“I’m truly humbled by the total raised this year, it’s absolutely incredible," said Emma Athersmith our Director of Fundraising and…
28 November 2022
Lancaster Santa Dash paints city streets red!
First festive fun run of the year a "jolly" good success!