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The power of giving back: Hari’s volunteering experience
For the last two years, Hari Joshi has volunteered at the Leeds Half Marathon in support of charity partner Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Equipped with cheer sticks,…
Volunteering: Helen’s experience
Almost three decades after first being diagnosed with breast cancer, Helen Fenton put her name forward to volunteer at the new Yorkshire Cancer Research café in…
“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…
Volunteering: Shiela's experience
“After I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my whole life felt like it was full of appointments and treatment. When I started volunteering, it felt like an…
Volunteering: Hugh’s experience
Hugh Chown has experienced first-hand the importance of cancer research. After being diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2020, Hugh agreed to take part in a clinical…
New shop officially opens in Leeds
We have officially opened the doors of a new shop in Leeds city centre. Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central, celebrated the opening of the Yorkshire Cancer Research…
Volunteering: Kath’s experience
Kath Maccoll first noticed the Yorkshire Cancer Research charity shop in Harrogate as she walked her usual route to work. When she saw a poster in the window asking…
Soft toy tombola raises £250 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
A soft toy tombola has raised £250 to help fund life-saving research in Yorkshire.
Selby volunteers host charity fashion show for Yorkshire Cancer Research
Selby volunteers hosted a charity fashion show to raise funds for Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Yorkshire Cancer Research volunteer receives MBE
A Yorkshire Cancer Research volunteer has received an MBE for her work in the community.
Ripon volunteers raise £9,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
Volunteers in Ripon have raised more than £9,000 to help fund world-leading research in Yorkshire after hosting a ‘Carols by Candlelight’ evening at Swinton Park…