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
Latest News
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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Latest News
24 March 2026
CancerCare’s Re-Fresh features on the BBC
The BBC joined one of our Re-Fresh peer support groups to learn more about cancer support opportunities for children and young people across North Lancashire and South Cumbria...
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03 March 2026
A Culinary Evening for CancerCare
Join us for an exclusive and intimate dining experience featuring some of Cumbria and Lancashire’s finest chefs.
17 April 2026
Take to the skies for an 11,000ft skydive with Team CancerCare!
Ready for the thrill of your life? Take on an 11,000ft skydive while raising money for CancerCare...
18 December 2025
Stronger Together: How Your Business Can Change Local Lives
There are many ways for your team to get involved and make a real difference. We hope you enjoy reading this guide and discovering how we…
01 January - 31 January 2026
Dare2Dip Every Day January
A chilly charity challenge inviting YOU to plunge out of YOUR comfort zone for CancerCare!
16 December 2025
For The Lads
For The Lads, a night to listen, share and have open conversations about what really matters.
15 December 2025
Cancer support group in Kendal set to launch
A brand-new cancer support group in Kendal will launch on Tuesday 6th January 2026 from 10am to 12pm and will continue to run on a…
10 December 2025
Join Team CancerCare: registration for 2026 K2B walks now open!
Team CancerCare is now taking sign ups for the 2026 K2B walk. In 2025, over £18,500 was raised for the charity who support adults and…
09 December 2025
Grief Awareness Week 2025 - Remembering a loved one at Christmas
To mark 2025 Grief Awareness Week, CancerCare’s Legacy and Individual Giving Officer Anna Webster provides advice on how to navigate the…
08 December 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Fair raises record-breaking total
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall raised a record-breaking total of over £6,500.
02 December 2025
Festive fun at CancerCare’s 2025 Santa Dash!
CancerCare’s 2025 Santa Dash raised almost £3,000 (excluding Gift Aid) despite a particularly dreary weather forecast...
28 November 2025
Bereavement peer support group at CancerCare Kendal
Don’t Go It Alone, a bereavement support group in Kendal, is held at CancerCare Kendal from Tuesday 2nd December 2025 from 2pm to 4pm and…
24 November 2025
Go Team CancerCare! Keswick to Barrow raises £18,500
CancerCare is thrilled to announce that £18,500 was raised during the 2025 Keswick to Barrow and Coniston to Barrow walks.