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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12 March 2026
Support for young people: Re-Fresh returns to Kendal and Barrow
Therapeutic peer support groups for children and young people affected by cancer and bereavement are launching in Kendal and Barrow this…
11 March 2026
CancerCare’s Ball on the Lake raises over £31,000!
CancerCare’s Ball on the Lake took place on Friday 6th March 2026 at The Low Wood Bay Spa & Hotel.
09 March 2026
Waiting list due to high demand
CancerCare is experiencing a high demand for our services.
02 March 2026
Helen’s Story
Helen Tindall was diagnosed with stage two invasive lobular breast cancer and came to CancerCare for Indian Head Massage sessions with…
01 March 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: March
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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27 February 2026
Barefoot runner taking on the Cross Bay Half-Marathon
Rob Cant is preparing to cross the sands of Morecambe Bay on Saturday 4th July without shoes to raise funds for CancerCare’s services…
09 February 2026
Allan’s Story
Struggling to cope after the passing of his wife, Barrow resident Allan Thompson sought support from CancerCare.
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
02 February 2026
Count On Me: choose how your donation to CancerCare is spent!
CancerCare has launched Count On Me, a brand-new initiative that puts you in control of how your monthly donation is spent.
02 February 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: February
Make 2026 the year you give something back; the year you do something totally amazing for your local cancer and bereavement charity.
Each…
Each…
04 July 2026
The Cross Bay Half-Marathon 2026
CancerCare is excited to announce the return of the Cross Bay Half-Marathon on Saturday 4th July 2026.