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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09 September 2025
Kent Estuary Young Farmers Club strips off in aid of CancerCare
Kent Estuary Young Farmers Club will launch their 2026 naked charity calendar, Kent Estuary Bares All, this month, with all proceeds raised…
06 September 2025
Alison’s Story
Maureen and John Calnan speak to us about the remarkable gift that their daughter, Alison, included in her Will for CancerCare.
01 September 2025
Yvonne wins CancerCare Lottery rollover prize of £2,600!
Everyone at CancerCare HQ was super excited when we found out that one lucky player had won the rollover prize in the 22nd August draw of…
30 August 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Summer Raffle winner announced!
CancerCare’s 2025 Summer Raffle Winner provided our team with a presentation moment to remember when she popped into our centre to pick up…
28 August 2025
A festival to remember - AlannaFest 2025 raises over £6,700 for CancerCare
The Duffy Family organised AlannaFest 2025 in memory of the late Alanna Duffy who died from leukaemia
14 August 2025
Karen’s Story
Karen Swift was inspired to raise money for CancerCare after her brother and late father both accessed our services after their cancer…
11 August 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Bay Walks Raise Over £25,000!
Two Bay walks for CancerCare, over £25,000 of income!
28 September 2025
Women's Wellbeing Evening
Introducing our Women’s Wellbeing Evening, a special event to celebrate, inspire and empower women in our local area.
30 July 2025
David’s story
At age 37, David Battersby was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer. Today, 20 years later,…
29 July 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Cross Bay Walk raises over £21,000
CancerCare supporters took to the sands of Morecambe Bay during torrential downpours to raise over £21,000 (including Gift Aid) for us!
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01 October - 31 October 2025
Dare2Dip Every Day October!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout October!
01 August - 31 August 2025
Summer Small Change Challenge
Take part in the ‘Summer Small Change Challenge’ this August: Collect loose change between 1st – 31st August.