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Take inspiration from those people who have changed their lives in order to spread the message of cancer prevention

Why I ran a 10k for cancer prevention
Raffaella

Why I ran a 10k for cancer prevention

Raffaella Masselli shares what inspired her to run a 10,000m race to raise money for our cancer prevention and survival work

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Clubbercise founder Claire on life after bowel cancer
Claire Burlison

Clubbercise founder Claire on life after bowel cancer

A bowel cancer diagnosis during lockdown shocked our supporter Claire Burlison to the core.

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How to have a healthy plant-based Easter
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How to have a healthy plant-based Easter

Whether you want to cut down on meat to benefit the environment or your health, we have top tips for a happy, vegan or veggie Easter

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Raising the rafters with Popchoir at London St Pancras
PopChoir performing at St Pancras

Raising the rafters with Popchoir at London St Pancras

Popchoir were the No1 act in town last month with a concert-ed effort to raise lots of money for World Cancer Research Fund while singing pop classics to commuters

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Our supporters
A group of fundraisers during a walking event

Our supporters

We’re lucky enough to have a number of dedicated people taking part in events and raising money for World Cancer Research Fund

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“Walking football helps me enjoy life to the full”
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“Walking football helps me enjoy life to the full”

Former Wimbledon player Dave Willis shares his love of playing the beautiful game – at a slower pace

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Running the London Marathon in 2020
Three WCRF fundraisers

Running the London Marathon in 2020

How it feels to run your first marathon without the crowds

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#DearDad
George with his Dad

#DearDad

This Father’s Day we want to give a shout-out to your dad!

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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities
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The 2.6 Challenge: saving UK charities

Want to be part of something bigger?

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How to fundraise: tips from one of our top supporters 
James Radford with his dog on a treadmill

How to fundraise: tips from one of our top supporters 

After losing his Nan, Mum, aunts and Step-Mum to cancer, James Radford is determined to help more families avoid the misery of a cancer diagnosis. Find out how much he’s raised so far – and how he does it

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Twickenham to Tokyo – the Man in the Van
Patrick McIntosh

Twickenham to Tokyo – the Man in the Van

Who is Glenn, the man accompanying Patrick McIntosh to Tokyo?

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How my world fell apart and my journey in the WarOnCancer
Fabian

How my world fell apart and my journey in the WarOnCancer

Thursday 2 July 2015. The day my world fell apart. The day I was diagnosed with leukaemia.

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Preventing cancer. Saving lives

While society continues to search for a cure, our prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer.