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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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…
06 March 2026
The Ball on the Lake
CancerCare presents The Ball on the Lake, a sublime celebration of the past year, set on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Windermere on…
17 September 2025
Hydrotherapy sessions now available to CancerCare clients
CancerCare clients can now access hydrotherapy sessions at Sandside Lodge in Ulverston...
09 September 2025
Kent Estuary Young Farmers Club strips off in aid of CancerCare
Kent Estuary Young Farmers Club will launch their 2026 naked charity calendar, Kent Estuary Bares All, this month, with all proceeds raised…
06 September 2025
Alison’s Story
Maureen and John Calnan speak to us about the remarkable gift that their daughter, Alison, included in her Will for CancerCare.
01 September 2025
Yvonne wins CancerCare Lottery rollover prize of £2,600!
Everyone at CancerCare HQ was super excited when we found out that one lucky player had won the rollover prize in the 22nd August draw of…
30 August 2025
CancerCare’s 2025 Summer Raffle winner announced!
CancerCare’s 2025 Summer Raffle Winner provided our team with a presentation moment to remember when she popped into our centre to pick up…
28 August 2025
A festival to remember - AlannaFest 2025 raises over £6,700 for CancerCare
The Duffy Family organised AlannaFest 2025 in memory of the late Alanna Duffy who died from leukaemia
14 August 2025
Karen’s Story
Karen Swift was inspired to raise money for CancerCare after her brother and late father both accessed our services after their cancer…