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From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

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From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

A retired schoolteacher from the Greater Houston area will complete the World Marathon Majors to help fund cancer prevention research.

Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

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Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

Raine Scott Anderson will run the TCS London Marathon following years of uncertainty after her mother’s neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

Val – A smiling woman holds up a finisher's medal in front of a Chicago Marathon backdrop, wearing a race number and sports kit.

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

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Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

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From plate to policy: how can we make schools healthier places to grow up?

Senior Policy Research Manager, Dr Chloe Clifford Astbury, looks at how we can use policy to improve food in and around the places where children spend much of their time.

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

A runner from North Devon is taking on an extreme endurance challenge after losing his best friend to brain cancer

Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers

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Largest ever study of vegetarian diets and cancer shows lower risk of 5 cancers

A major new study funded by has revealed how vegetarian diets may help reduce the risk of specific cancer types

Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge

Comedian behind viral ‘mum’ character supports Walk 100 challenge

Award-winning comedy creator, Richard Franks, is stepping up for cancer prevention by supporting Walk 100 Miles in February.

We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England

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We welcome the National Cancer Plan for England

World Cancer Research Fund welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan for England, launched on World Cancer Day

Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

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Our reaction to the launch of the US dietary guidelines 2025-2030

We give our verdict on the new dietary guidance released by the US administration on 7 January 2026

Thank you for your support in 2025!

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Thank you for your support in 2025!

It’s been a busy year for World Cancer Research Fund as we continue to fund pioneering new research into cancer prevention. Here’s how your generous donations have made a difference in 2025

Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

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Donor power in action: 19 new research awards taking on cancer before and after diagnosis

We’ve awarded 19 new research grants, investing more than £5m to help people avoid cancer and live better and longer after a diagnosis

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