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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Events
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
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24 September 2025
CancerCare’s Community Care Badge
CancerCare’s mission is to help local people who need it. For over 40 years, we’ve been supporting adults and children going through some…
06 March 2026
The Ball on the Lake
CancerCare presents The Ball on the Lake, a sublime celebration of the past year, set on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Windermere on…
03 December 2025
CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall
The CancerCare Christmas Fair at Leighton Hall is the perfect way to commence your December...
17 September 2025
Hydrotherapy sessions now available to CancerCare clients
CancerCare clients can now access hydrotherapy sessions at Sandside Lodge in Ulverston...
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!