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Susan is stood outside next to a lake. In the background are hills. She is wearing a coat and the weather looks windy.

Five years ago, Susan Greig from Leeds received a letter inviting her to have a lung health check - an offer she happily accepted but never imagined would save her…
Two photos: Hannah as a child holding the tie she designed; Hannah, 12 years later and cancer-free, holding that same tie

In 2010, 12-year-old Hannah Baldock from Catterick won a ‘Design a Tie’ competition run by the Yorkshire Cancer Research Ripon Local Voluntary Group. The win marked…
A selfie of Lesley, Philip, Richard, and Kristina with an outdoor sculpture.

Kristina, a teacher from East Yorkshire, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in April 2020 and sadly passed away 11 months later, aged 29.
Driffield Local Volunteer Group members with a Yorkshire Cancer Research collection bucket at the Driffield Steam Fair

For over 75 years, people in local volunteer groups across Yorkshire have worked tirelessly to support life-saving cancer research, helping more people across the…
Dr Tamsin Gregory, Consultant Anaesthetist and Clinical Lead for Active Together at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Johanne Lind, Specialist Dietitian, Nick Bergin, Therapy Manager at Active Together Airedale, Sophie Duxbury, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, and Ellie Walker, Specialist Physiotherapist.

After 20 years in the NHS supporting people with their nutrition, Nick Bergin from Skipton knows just how important a good diet is to stay healthy.But when his…
Anne Thackeray in her Active Together t-shirt

When Anne Thackeray picked up a copy of The Yorkshire Post one morning, she did not expect to discover a programme that would change the course of her recovery from…
Lucia Smith drawing with oil pastels. She is creating a countryside landscape.

Since becoming a professional artist 30 years ago, Lucia Smith from Ilkley has never had to look far for inspiration. Surrounded by the sweeping beauty of the…
Tracey is standing in front of some trees and smiling at the camera, She's wearing a pink top and a floral scarf.

Tracey Davison-Franks from Harrogate was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer before the NHS extended its screening programme to include people her age.  Now, she’s…
Nicholas and Victoria standing infront of Castle Howard

This autumn, the Hon. Nicholas and Victoria Howard will open the doors of their home, the iconic Castle Howard, for a truly special occasion: the Yorkshire Cancer…
Lewis and his dad sat on a sofa smiling at the camera.

Standing at the top of Ben Nevis was more than just a personal achievement for Lewis Whitaker - it was an act of support for his dad.The 25-year-old from Skipton…
Saima is wearing a purple hijab and standing in front of an antique wooden fireplace.

When Saima Javeed from Leeds received her master’s degree certificate in 2021, it marked not just an academic achievement, but a personal one.Aged 36 at the time,…
Sarah is wearing her uniform and sitting in the bus driver seat.

For 43-year-old bus driver Sarah Stevenson, getting behind the wheel of one bus in particular holds extra meaning. This is the Yorkshire Cancer Research branded…
John Hallatt sitting in his home in Bramley

John Hallatt, from Bramley, never expected to be treated for cancer in the same hospital that he worked at.  But following a free combined kidney and lung screening…
Ernest standing in his lollypop man uniform with a stop sign

When Ernest Parsons from Pudsey decided to attend a free lung health check funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research, he never suspected he would later be diagnosed with…
June standing in the Yorkshire Cancer Research donation centre, surrounded by donated goods.

June has worked at Yorkshire Cancer Research for 34 years. Since joining the charity as an ‘Office Junior’ in May 1991, her role has evolved along with the charity.…
Vallentyne standing alongside his son, Christian

For Vallentyne Mazorodze, volunteering isn’t just about giving back – it’s about passing something forward. After moving to Leeds from South Africa with his family…
Pete Skinner completing his exercises in the Active Together studio

79-year-old Pete Skinner from Knaresborough has enjoyed sports throughout his life. He practised judo competitively for over 30 years, representing Team Great…
Suzanne is standing in front of an ornate panelled wall and large fireplace. She is wearing an orange patterned blouse and smiling at the camera.

For Suzanne Rogerson, Leeds will always be her home. It is where she was born, qualified as a nurse and raised her two daughters. It is also where she has helped…
Alison and Fran in blue We Walk for Yorkshire t-shirts sat on a log in a sunny landscape near a river.

Leeds business leader Alison Sarmiento is passionate about walking at work, having introduced regular ‘walk and talk’ meetings to support wellbeing and creativity…
Fred Giles sitting on a bench with his dog Hector

Yorkshire Cancer Research’s 'We Walk for Yorkshire' challenge officially launches today on 1 May.People across Yorkshire are strapping on their walking boots and…
Professor Philip Quirke in a suit in front of a wooden background.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is celebrating the remarkable achievements of Professor Philip Quirke. A globally renowned bowel cancer researcher from the University of…
Sara Williamson holding a cup of tea

2025 marks a significant year for Sara Williamson: it is 10 years since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. In December 2015, the then 46-year-old from Wakefield…
Jonathan and James in front of the old Volvo decorated as a bamboo beach bar holding a Yorkshire Cancer Research sign.

In 2013, Jonathan King from Knaresborough drove 3,500 miles across Europe in the name of life-saving cancer research in Yorkshire.Jonathan and his three friends –…
Professor Maitland is holding a scan and showing a group of people all wearing white lab coats.

To mark Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Yorkshire Cancer Research looks back at the work of Professor Norman Maitland FRSB, a pioneering researcher from the…

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