News and Events
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01 April 2025
Chapel Island 2025
Join CancerCare for a walk to the beautiful Chapel Island which nestles in the Leven Estuary in the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay.
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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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06 October 2024
‘Early detection saves lives’: breast cancer survivor raises money for CancerCare via sustainable ‘boob’ range
A small business owner is on a mission to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer while raising money for a local…
03 October 2024
Gift Aid Awareness Day 2024
Have you heard about Gift Aid? It's a really simple way to make your donations or sponsorship worth 25% more - just by ticking a box! And…
30 September 2024
Louise’s story
One of the more unexpected effects of undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis is the health anxiety that can remain with a survivor…
24 November - 24 November 2024
Santa Dash and Grotto Experience 2024
Ready… Set…Ho Ho Ho for Santa Dash 2024!
05 September 2024
Remember A Charity Week: Give a gift in your Will
This week is ‘Remember A Charity’ week; a campaign that encourages everyone to take a moment to consider adding a gift to charity in their…
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…
19 August 2024
Summer Super Draw Lottery Winner Scoops £500 and M&S Hamper
A long-term CancerCare supporter and former client who has played the lottery for 16 years was the lucky winner of CancerCare’s most recent…
19 November 2024
A 5* Evening for CancerCare
CancerCare is delighted to host this exclusive and intimate five-star dining experience, with 5 local Michelin Star chefs.
09 August 2024
Susan’s story
Susan Bourne sought out CancerCare’s support earlier this year after losing her husband, Mick, to lung cancer on 31st December 2023.
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31 July 2024
Remembering Joyce Harris
We were saddened by the recent news that loyal CancerCare volunteer, Joyce Harris, has died, aged 95.
22 September - 16 October 2024
Women's Wellbeing Evening 2024
Introducing our Women’s Wellbeing Evenings, two special events to celebrate, inspire and empower women in our local area.
29 July 2024
Emily and Henry’s story
Imagine fighting your own battle against cancer, and then your wife is diagnosed. This exact situation happened to Henry Clark and his…