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
Latest News
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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Events
27 March 2026
Lights to Remember
Remember someone special by placing a light in memory of treasured family and friends we have lost...
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10 February 2025
Dave Day 2025! CancerCare to be involved in Barrow biker celebration
CancerCare are honoured to be one of the chosen charities to benefit from the proceeds raised during Dave Day 2025
09 February 2025
Fundraising success for 11-year-old Lilly!
CancerCare has supported Lilly since 2023 after she lost several family members to cancer...
07 February 2025
Ducks in a Row download
At CancerCare, we have seen first-hand how difficult it can be for people and their loved one when important details or documents cannot be…
03 February 2025
Dare2Dip Every Day January 2025 raises record amount
The chilly month-long challenge Dare2Dip Every Day January raised over £5500...
16 October 2025
The Betrayers
CancerCare are excited to introduce ‘The Betrayers’, our exclusive Traitors inspired evening of game-playing, codebreaking, networking, and…
30 January 2025
Heidi’s story
No one is immune to the pain of losing a loved one. The grief process is never linear, even if you are a trained professional with…
21 January 2025
Jenna’s story
Jenna Lees is walking the Keswick to Barrow in aid of CancerCare who supported her family after her father suddenly died in September…
17 January 2025
A chilly success! Charity calendar raises over £5000
A group of cold water enthusiasts have raised over £5000 for CancerCare from the sales of their charity calendar.
20 July 2025
Cross Bay Walk 2025
Join the CancerCare Cross Bay Walk 2025! Experience the vastness of the sands of Morecambe Bay on Sunday 20th July at 1pm.
15 January 2025
Sue’s story
CancerCare client Sue Hanlon is participating in the 2025 Dare2Dip Every Day in January challenge, despite only being diagnosed with…
14 January 2025
Margaret's story: skin cancer survivor wins weekly Lottery
Margaret Brennan first signed up to play in the weekly lottery draw three years ago when she got chatting to a CancerCare team member while…
10 May 2025
Walk the 2025 Keswick 2 Barrow for CancerCare!
Join Team CancerCare on 10 May to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lake District whilst doing something amazing for charity!