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
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25 September 2025
Christmas 2025 at CancerCare
From coffee mornings to festive fun runs, find out how you can get involved with CancerCare during autumn, winter and Christmas 2025...
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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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01 January - 31 January 2025
Dare2Dip Every Day January
A new “chilly” charity challenge inviting YOU to plunge out of YOUR comfort zone for CancerCare!
12 December 2024
A BIG thank you 2024
We want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who supported CancerCare’s Big Give Christmas challenge!
09 December 2024
CancerCare's Santa Dash 2024 raises over £6,000!
Families and friends kicked off the festive season at CancerCare's Santa Dash 2024 which raised over £6,000 (including Gift…
03 December 2024
Pam’s story
After two separate cancer diagnoses and the loss of her beloved sister, Pamela Williams didn’t feel she had anywhere to turn, until she…
29 November 2024
Ruth’s story
Ruth Haigh, from Levens, is currently receiving her second round of one-to-one counselling with therapist Heidi at the Kendal centre,…
21 October 2024
CancerCare Connect 2024!
A warm welcome to our 2024 CancerCare Connect Magazine. Our annual magazine is ready to read! Take a look at all the exciting thing’s we’ve…
17 October 2024
Prestigious award nomination for CancerCare volunteer
A CancerCare volunteer and fundraiser has had her achievements recognised on a national scale.
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…
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…