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Laughing at death: 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…
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Yorkshire Cancer Research to open new shop in Yeadon
Life-saving funds will be raised to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in Yorkshire through the opening of a new shop on Yeadon high street.
Due to open in…
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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…
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‘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.
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Hundreds of stars dedicated in support of people with cancer in Yorkshire
More than 600 people affected by cancer have been celebrated as part of a Christmas campaign run by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
The Harrogate-based charity has been…
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Helping Yorkshire Shine: Shiela Umpleby
For Shiela Umpleby, the festive season is an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, and since she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago,…
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Festive star unveiled at Rudding Park in support of people affected by cancer
A special star created in partnership with Lights4fun to show support for everyone affected by cancer in Yorkshire will be displayed at Rudding Park during the…
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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.
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Helping Yorkshire Shine: Neil Garner
“So many people have been stars during my cancer experience”, said Neil Garner, 69. “From my family and friends to the brilliant staff at the NHS and the fellow patients I met on the ward who helped me keep a positive attitude.
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Helping Yorkshire Shine: the Bowser family
“In life, our daughter Kristina was like a bright star. She was such a giving person, in her acts, in what she said to people. She always saw the good.
“Dedicating…
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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…
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