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“My grandfather had great dreams of a better world” - Ruth’s memories of B.T. Clegg, Yorkshire Cancer Research founder
Yorkshire Cancer Research was born in May 1925 – 100 years ago – when some of Yorkshire’s most notable figures gathered at the Old Medical School in Leeds. Here,…

Yorkshire Cancer Research Marks 100th Year with Special Tribute to Supporters
Yorkshire Cancer Research is marking its 100th year by paying tribute to those who have contributed to pioneering cancer research in Yorkshire over the past…

Active Together expands into West Yorkshire
The pioneering exercise, nutrition and wellbeing programme which has helped more than 1000 people in Yorkshire manage and recover from their cancer treatment has…

MP visits Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon to support Change Yorkshire’s Cancer Story campaign
Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has visited the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon to meet with staff and volunteers.
The visit was organised as part of his…

People in Yorkshire offered opportunity to be involved in life-saving cancer research
Yorkshire Cancer Research is calling on people in Yorkshire to join its Research Advisory Panel and become part of life-saving cancer research as it opens…

Future of cancer research in Yorkshire receives £8.9 million funding boost
The future of cancer research in Yorkshire has received a significant boost following a commitment of £8.9 million in new funding.Yorkshire Cancer Research and the…
2023 in Review: 12 Milestone Moments
As the year draws to a close, we reflect upon Yorkshire Cancer Research’s work in 2023 to help ensure more people in Yorkshire live longer healthier lives, free of…

Yorkshire Cancer Research hosts event at Palace of Westminster
Giving Yorkshire more life to live was the focus of an event hosted in Westminster by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
MPs, supporters and potential donors came together…

Yorkshire-born Downton Abbey star lends voice to charity campaign
The voice of Downton Abbey star Jim Carter features in a new television advert created to help raise vital funds for life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire.

People with cancer invited to sign up for new fitness and wellbeing service
People with cancer are being invited to register their interest in a pioneering fitness, nutrition and wellbeing programme funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. The…
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.