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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05 January 2026
Sue’s Story
Sue, from Morecambe, is one of many clients who has found comfort and strength through our services since being diagnosed with stomach…
02 January 2026
12 Fundraising Ideas for 2026: January
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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29 December 2025
BIG Santa Dash 2025 raises record-breaking total!
Lancaster Race Series’ BIG Santa Dash 2025 has raised a record-breaking total of over £3,000 for CancerCare.
22 December 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle winner announced!
Celia won £500 and a luxury M&S hamper in CancerCare’s 2025 Christmas Raffle...
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…