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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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!
01 January 2025
D2D fundraising downloads
Take part in the Dare 2 Dip Challenge and join our crackers community of cold-water enthusiasts.
19 December 2024
Long-term CancerCare supporter takes home 2024 Winter Superdraw winnings
June Ralphson, 88, couldn’t believe it when she got the call from CancerCare to say she was the winner of this year’s Winter Superdraw.
16 December 2024
CancerCare’s Early Diagnosis Campaign
CancerCare’s Early Diagnosis Campaign is a 12-month long initiative that aims to promote better outcomes from early cancer detection. By…
16 December 2024
Deep oscillation machine to aid massage therapy services
Our new deep oscillation machine was kindly funded by The Roselands Trust.
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,…