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
Helen Tindall was diagnosed with stage two…
Rob Cant is preparing to cross the sands of…
Struggling to cope after the passing of his wife,…
Sue, from Morecambe, is one of many clients who…
A Morecambe resident who was diagnosed with…
Sheila Garvey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s…
Sue Dumbleton was referred to CancerCare after…
Maureen and John Calnan speak to us about the…
Karen Swift was inspired to raise money for…
At age 37, David Battersby was diagnosed with…
Real Stories
There’s no better way to describe the impact that CancerCare has on the lives of local people than through the words of those we have helped.
Real stories from real people who have faced life’s toughest challenges and found strength, comfort and hope through CancerCare’s support...
02 March 2026
Helen’s Story
Helen Tindall was diagnosed with stage two invasive lobular breast cancer and came to CancerCare for Indian Head Massage sessions with…
27 February 2026
Barefoot runner taking on the Cross Bay Half-Marathon
Rob Cant is preparing to cross the sands of Morecambe Bay on Saturday 4th July without shoes to raise funds for CancerCare’s services…
09 February 2026
Allan’s Story
Struggling to cope after the passing of his wife, Barrow resident Allan Thompson sought support from CancerCare.
05 January 2026
Sue’s Story
Sue, from Morecambe, is one of many clients who has found comfort and strength through our services since being diagnosed with stomach…
24 November 2025
Janet’s Story: The 2025 Big Give Christmas Challenge
A Morecambe resident who was diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in 2019 is encouraging people to give to CancerCare during the 2025 Big…
10 November 2025
Sheila’s Story
Sheila Garvey was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma six months after she first noticed a symptom, an apple-sized bruise on her left…
02 October 2025
Sue’s story
Sue Dumbleton was referred to CancerCare after struggling with the physical impacts of breast cancer treatment...
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.
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…
30 July 2025
David’s story
At age 37, David Battersby was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer. Today, 20 years later,…
31 May 2025
Jackie: "Why I've added a gift in my Will for CancerCare"
Jackie has been part of the CancerCare family for over 20 years. She reveals why she has added a gift in her Will for the future.
14 May 2025
Michelle’s story
Michelle Scott-McCullough was diagnosed with stage-one grade-three Her2+ breast cancer at the beginning of November 2023...