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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.

Easingwold volunteers raise £1,500 for world-leading cancer research with brass band concert
A group of volunteers in Easingwold have raised more than £1,500 to help fund world-leading cancer research by organising a ‘Beat the January Blues’ evening.
Yorkshire Cancer Research launches new ‘We Walk for Yorkshire’ challenge
The charity is launching a new 31,000 mile walking challenge to help raise funds for world-leading cancer research.
Huddersfield and Spen District Association Camping and Caravanning Club has raised £1,400 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The club organised several fundraisers, including a book exchange, raffles, and coffee mornings at weekend rallies and holiday meets.

"If possible, I would like to be an example that you can live life to the full with cancer." - 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…
‘Tinsel Tractor Run’ raises £1,600 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
A festive tractor run through Ripon and Boroughbridge has raised more than £1,600 for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
East Yorkshire woman’s sponsored swim raises £1,500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
An East Yorkshire woman has raised £1,500 for Yorkshire Cancer Research by completing a sponsored swim 11 years after being treated for breast cancer.
Sweet Success for Yorkshire Cancer Research, thanks to Jean
A Huddersfield coffee morning and cake stall has raised £1,600 toward cancer research in Yorkshire.
Two friends cycle from Dewsbury to Cornwall to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research
Two friends have cycled more than 400-miles from Dewsbury to Cornwall to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
"When I was diagnosed with cancer, I knew it was going to be important to stay healthy" - 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…
"It was important to me to raise funds for a local charity" - Paula's experience
Paula Grainger, 79, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019, and has since been “giving something back” by selling her artwork at community events.