News and Events
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Events
01 October - 31 October 2026
Dare2Dip Every Day October!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout October!
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22 September 2026
Rugby mums pull 1.3-tonne tractor in memory of Will Pedley
A team of determined rugby mums have so far raised over £13,000 online for CancerCare after taking on an incredible four-mile tractor pull in memory of 15-year-old Will Pedley.
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24 November 2025
Janet’s Story: The 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge
A Morecambe resident who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019 is encouraging people to give to CancerCare during the 2025 Big…
18 November 2025
CancerCare and leading health club continue partnership
CancerCare and 3-1-5 Health Club have announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership, continuing their joint mission to help…
10 November 2025
Sheila’s Story
Sheila Garvey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma six months after she first noticed a symptom, an apple-sized bruise on her left…
02 December - 09 December 2025
Save the date: Your donation to CancerCare doubled!
CancerCare's Big Give Christmas Challenge | 2nd - 9th December 2025
01 December - 19 December 2025
CancerCare’s Festive Sprout Off
What can YOU do with a sprout? This Christmas, embrace creativity, teamwork and plenty of festive spirit to come up with a fun and quirky…
31 October 2025
New therapist-led bereavement group in Kendal
Would you like to be part of a bereavement group that will be led by two experienced counsellors?
24 October 2025
New maxillofacial skin cancer drop-in group to launch in Kendal
If you have been affected by a maxillofacial skin cancer diagnosis, CancerCare welcomes you to a new drop-in support group at our Kendal…
20 October 2025
The Betrayers: Traitors-inspired fundraiser raises over £6,700
Businesses from across the region came together to compete in our brand-new corporate fundraiser The Betrayers...
15 October 2025
Breast cancer survivor raising funds and vital awareness this October
Heysham resident Vicki Edwards is encouraging women to attend their routine breast cancer screening appointments after her own diagnosis...
02 October 2025
Sue’s story
Sue Dumbleton was referred to CancerCare after struggling with the physical impacts of breast cancer treatment...
26 September 2025
CancerCare Therapist to hold FREE Tai Chi session
CancerCare Nutritional Therapist Debra Edson is set to host Tai Chi sessions on 17th October 2025. The sessions are free but any donations…
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…