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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10 June 2024
Thank You, volunteers! CancerCare celebrates 2024 Volunteers’ Week
From 3 – 9th June 2024, CancerCare took the opportunity to celebrate our amazing volunteers during the country’s official Volunteers’ Week.…
10 June 2024
CancerCare head to Dave Day in Barrow
On Saturday 8th June, Barrow-in-Furness welcomed over 40,000 bikers who had travelled from all over the country to honour the memory of…
04 June 2024
Jessica Birkby runs 100k in May for CancerCare
A post-operative surgical nurse ran 100k in May to raise funds for CancerCare.
Jessica Birkby raised £586 (including GiftAid) and we’re so…
Jessica Birkby raised £586 (including GiftAid) and we’re so…
01 July - 31 July 2024
Dare2Dip Every Day July!
Commit to a cracking cold water challenge every day throughout July!
03 June 2024
Alex runs Leeds Marathon for CancerCare
CancerCare supporter Alex Armistead took on the Leeds Marathon, finishing in 3 hours 36 minutes and raising £3,350 (including Gift Aid) for…
03 June 2024
An exercise a day for 58 days ahead of a 58th birthday!
Ursula takes on a different exercise every day for 58 days leading up to her 58th birthday!
30 May 2024
Would you like to join our Early Diagnosis Campaign steering group?
In April we launched a 12 month campaign to promote better outcomes from early cancer detection. We are now looking for people who would…
27 May 2024
A Community Fundraising success for Henry!
Giving back to a charity that has supported Henry and his family.
19 May 2024
Sale of Mercedez-Benz SLC Left in Will as a Gift to CancerCare
“It was his way of saying Thank You”
13 May 2024
New support group in Kendal set up by previous client, Una
‘Don’t Go It Alone’ offers help to those affected by cancer or bereavement.
13 May 2024
London Marathon runners raised £3,500 for CancerCare
Two CancerCare supporters raised £3,500 between them after running the 2024 London Marathon.
Katy Kelton is a Haematology Nurse who…
Katy Kelton is a Haematology Nurse who…
06 May 2024
Nationwide donate £9,600 to CancerCare
Nationwide UK have donated over £9,600 to CancerCare.
Nationwide Morecambe have a long-standing history of raising money for CancerCare,…
Nationwide Morecambe have a long-standing history of raising money for CancerCare,…