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Yorkshire Cancer Research calls on political leaders to help change Yorkshire’s cancer story
Yorkshire Cancer Research has launched the Change Yorkshire’s Cancer Story campaign to urge the new Government and Yorkshire’s political leaders to commit to a…

National Cancer Director visits Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre to discuss benefits of exercise for people with cancer
The benefit of exercise for people with cancer was the focus of a visit by NHS England National Cancer Director, Dame Cally Palmer, to the Yorkshire Cancer Research…

Yorkshire Cancer Research welcomes the reintroduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Every week in Yorkshire, 90 people are diagnosed with a cancer caused by smoking and 60 people lose their lives as a result. This legislation will see the age of…

Yorkshire Cancer Research invites people to pop the kettle on for Yorkshire’s ‘Big Brew’
The charity’s new fundraising campaign encourages people to host a tea party, no matter the size, to help fund life-saving research and pioneering services for…

Light of Lee Ball raises more than £7,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
The Light of Lee Ball was held at the Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth, in remembrance of Lee Stewart Walker, a father of two who passed away in April 2023 having been…

"It sounds like a cheesy thing to say but Active Together has changed my life" - Kathryn's experience
Kathryn, from Stocksbridge in South Yorkshire, has been taking part in the Active Together service after she was diagnosed with gynaecological cancer in late 2023.

"I want to urge young women, who are invited for the first time, to attend their screening appointments" - Hayley's experience
Hayley Grice, from Doncaster, urges others to attend their cervical screening after warning signs were found during her screening appointment.

People across Yorkshire raise £55,000 for pioneering cancer research as part of charity walking challenge
People across Yorkshire have raised more than £55,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research as part of the charity’s ‘We Walk for Yorkshire’ campaign.
We Walk for…
Spring fashion show raises more than £2,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research
A Huddersfield Volunteer Group has raised £2,145 for Yorkshire Cancer Research with a fashion show.
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,…
Yorkshire Cancer Research now has a shop in Richmond
A new Yorkshire Cancer Research shop was officially opened in Richmond today (Wednesday, 29th May).
The shop, located in the town’s bustling marketplace, welcomed…