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East Yorkshire woman diagnosed with cancer twice to walk a marathon a week for new charity campaign
Allyson Kent, 60, is taking part in Yorkshire Cancer Research’s ‘We Walk for Yorkshire’ challenge after being treated for cancer twice.
Her marathon challenge…
Yorkshire author struck twice by cancer to ‘Walk for Yorkshire’ as part of new charity challenge
A Yorkshire author who was diagnosed twice with cancer is taking on a 150-mile challenge to help raise funds for vital research.

"Screening is the reason I’m here today”: Leeds woman urges people to take part in screening after being diagnosed with bowel cancer
A Leeds woman is urging people to take part in bowel screening after recent analysis by Yorkshire Cancer Research shows a quarter of eligible people in Yorkshire do…
“I hope that by sharing my experience, I’ve helped protect future generations from the harms of smoking”
Liz Liversedge, 67, visited Parliament on No Smoking Day to share her experience of quitting smoking through the Yorkshire Stop Smoking Study, funded by Yorkshire…
Laughing at death: Gary’s experience
When Gary Lovelace found out that he had incurable cancer, he got together with an old school friend who is a war reporter in Ukraine and together they have raised…
Helping Yorkshire Shine: Shiela Umpleby
For Shiela Umpleby, the festive season is an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, and since she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago,…
Helping Yorkshire Shine: Neil Garner
“So many people have been stars during my cancer experience”, said Neil Garner, 69. “From my family and friends to the brilliant staff at the NHS and the fellow patients I met on the ward who helped me keep a positive attitude.

Helping Yorkshire Shine: the Bowser family
“In life, our daughter Kristina was like a bright star. She was such a giving person, in her acts, in what she said to people. She always saw the good.
“Dedicating…
Exercise and Cancer: David’s Experience
When David Taylor was diagnosed with cancer, there was no doubt in his mind that he’d continue to stay active throughout his treatment.The 61-year-old had always…
“Volunteering felt like stepping into living again”: Jenny’s breast cancer experience
Every Wednesday, Jenny Scowcroft can be found at Yorkshire Cancer Research’s shop in Skipton. She has volunteered at the shop since it opened earlier this year, and…
Harrogate woman raises charity funds with crystal art after being diagnosed with cancer
Paula Grainger, 79, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, and has since been “giving something back” by selling her artwork at community events.