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
01 October - 31 October 2026
Dare2Dip Every Day October!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout October!
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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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05 September 2022
Meet the team Monday!
Meet Lindsay Hamer, our new Therapy Services Coordinator at Lancaster.
03 September 2022
New to Kendal!
CancerCare's Hug in a Mug pop-up cafe will opening its arms to welcome the people of Kendal on Monday 3rd October 10am-12pm.
02 September 2022
Goodbye and good luck Kat!
Today we said a very sad farewell to Kat Michaels, our Event Lead Fundraiser.
02 September 2022
Two years at Duke Street!
Where has the time gone? It’s already been two years since we opened our Barrow centre on Duke Street and what a better way to celebrate…
31 August 2022
Three peaks, 12 hours, two very brave ladies…
Catherine Bettney and her friend Liz take on the 3-peaks challenge and completed it in 11 hours!
16 August 2022
Will Writing Clinic
We are hosting a Will Writing Clinic on Wednesday 5th October 2022, in association with Joseph A. Jones at our Lancaster centre, Slynedales.
12 August 2022
National Allotments Week 2022
To celebrate National Allotments Week we are reflecting on the progression of our very own allotment group THRIVE!
11 August 2022
Chris’s Surprise leaving party!
CancerCare’s RE-FRESH group host a surprise party to say goodbye to Chris, after two years of fun and adventures!
11 August 2022
Tandem triumph in the Lake District
Dr Amy Ford and Rupert Lavender complete the 112-mile Fred Whitton cycle in under 12 hours... but on a tandem!
10 August 2022
CancerCare Bay Walks Total!
Our generously supported Bay Walks bring in over £20,000 to help local families!