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Leeds woman climbs Kilimanjaro
A woman from North Leeds has raised £850 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Claire Richards, 30, took on Africa’s highest mountain in…
Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club raises £900
Almondbury Wesleyan Cricket Club raises £900. Yorkshire Cancer Research funds world-leading research to help prevent, diagnose, and treat cancer in the region.
The passing of our patron, Sir Michael Parkinson CBE
It is with great sadness that Yorkshire Cancer Research has learned about the death of the charity’s patron, Sir Michael Parkinson CBE.
Preloved clothes and accessories sale raises £2,700 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
A preloved clothes and accessories sale to remember and celebrate the life of Hazel Ingleby has raised more than £2,778 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Harrogate friends host 14-hour golf tournament to raise funds
A group of friends from Harrogate have raised £3500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after hosting a 14-hour golf tournament.The event, which was held at Rudding Park…
Ripon volunteers raise £1000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research in memory of friend
Members of Yorkshire Cancer Research’s Ripon Volunteer Group have raised £1,250 in memory of friend and fellow volunteer, Jenny Moss. The volunteers organised a…
Yorkshire Cancer Research named biggest funder of cancer research study places in region
During 2022/23, the charity funded 40% of all cancer research study places in the region - twice as many as the second biggest funder.The studies, involving nearly…
Rotherham family raises £3,500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research after Mum diagnosed with cancer
A Rotherham woman who shaved her head after her mother was diagnosed with cancer for a second time has raised £3500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Bethany Wilkins…
Pioneering cancer exercise programme to open in Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury
People with cancer in Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury will soon have the chance to take part in a pioneering exercise service funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
“She was a force of nature”: the Thirsk man fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research in memory of friend
Lee Hammond, 46, has taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks, an ultramarathon, and the ‘Yorkshire Warrior’ assault course, and plans to continue his fundraising in memory of Kellie Simmons, who passed away from cancer in 2021.
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) supports Yorkshire Cancer Research cancer exercise programme
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), an international grant-making foundation and supporter of innovative health initiatives, has committed £835,000 to support a…