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CancerCare @CancerCareLocal

Providing support to people affected by cancer, life-shortening illness & those bereaved by cancer, life-shortening illness or sudden and unexpected death.

Joined November 2009
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Thank you to the Winder Lodge of Freemasons in Kendal who have donated £1055 to CancerCare. They recently visited the Kendal centre to learn more about how their donation supports the vital work that we do. #CancerCare #Kendal #Donation #Freemasons #WinderLodge #CancerSupport
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This week is Children’s Mental Health Week🧡 #CancerCare offers services for children and young people who have been affected by cancer or a bereavement of any kind. We are very proud that 2025 is our 20th year of delivering children’s services within our local community.
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Today is World Cancer Day We are a local charity with centres in #Lancaster, #Morecambe, #Kendal and #Barrow. We have been providing vital emotional and physical support for people and families coping with a cancer diagnosis for over 40 years #CancerCare #WorldCancerDay
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February is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that develops in the oesophagus, known as the food pipe, which connects the mouth to the stomach #CancerCare #CancerSigns #CancerSymptoms #Oesophageal #CancerAwarenessMonth #CancerSupport
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December 2024 in numbers at #CancerCare 🔵We received 201 new referrals 🔵We saw 520 clients 🔵We provided 27 group sessions to 135 clients 🔵We provided 880 one-to-one therapy sessions for 435 clients We are proud to be able to support so many people in our local community!
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Why not pop along to our volunteer-led drop-in group in Windermere. The group meets Wednesday 10:30-12noon at The Ladyhome Centre. Call in for a cuppa and a friendly chat. Everyone is welcome 💙 #CancerCare #Windermere #WindermereDropIn #TeaAnadCoffee #Meeting #DropInGroup
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This week is #CervicalCancerPrevention Week🩷 It's recommended that women attend their first #cervicalscreening just before they turn 25th, if registered with a GP ✅ If you're eligible, book your screening today ✅ Share this post #CervicalHealth #HPVVaccination #CervialCancer
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During 2025, we're shining a light on 25 heroes of CancerCare who have all made a significant difference to the lives of people who need it in their local community🥳 1️⃣/2️⃣5️⃣ Yvonne is CancerCare's Head of Finance and HR and first Hero of 2025! Thanks Yvonne, you're a hero!
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Today is #BrewMonday ☕ 'Brew' Monday is an annual initiative that encourages people to connect with others over a hot drink. It aims to combat #loneliness and provide emotional support, especially during the #winter months when people can feel increasingly isolated.
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We were recently selected to be a part of The #Gregson's monthly #charity #quiz! #CancerCare #volunteer Patsie attended the event and helped with the #raffle that raised £149.70. Thank you to both Patsie and The Gregson Centre for hosting this evening on our behalf #QuizNight
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Step back in time on this epic charity #challenge! Experience the awe of #HadriansWall on #CancerCare's 2025 #Charity #Trek, held in partnership with the experienced team at @GlobalAdv. Join our online info evening on 25/02/2025 6pm trybooking.com/uk/EIDZ #UNESCO #UkHikes
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The largest Cross Bay charity walk is back for 2025! Join CancerCare on Sunday 20th July for an unforgettable day as we cross the stunning sands of Morecambe Bay! Book now 👉trybooking.com/uk/EIMA #CancerCare #CrossBayWalk #CrossBay #CrossBayWalk2025 #Seaside #Beach #Sand
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A very big thank you to the committee of The Onion Show held in Burton-in-Kendal last year who have kindly donated £3,000 to CancerCare from the proceeds raised by the show. #CancerCare #Community #BurtonInKendal #Burton #Kendal #SouthLakes #OnionShow #Fundraising #Donation
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Travel and tourism students from @LMCollege held a #raffle to raise money for #charity. The students sourced their own prizes and raised £130 for #CancerCare! Our Community #Fundraiser, Hayley was delighted to visit the students & thank them for the donation!
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Are you dealing with a cancer diagnosis or a bereavement this January? #CancerCare is here for you 💙 Please find out more details of our service offering on our website: cancercare.org.uk/local-canc… You can get in touch with our team by emailing tct@cancercare.org.uk #LocalCharity
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Our doors are back open today and there is a warm, homely feeling in our buildings as we step inside for the first time this year! #CancerCare #WelcomeBack #NewYear #Open #WereOpen #2025
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This year, our wonderful #CancerCare supporters have enabled us to be there for local people affected by cancer or bereavement and we are so grateful to them for their support. If you would like to support CancerCare, learn more here: cancercare.org.uk/get-involv… #LocalCharity
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Thank you to these amazing mini #CancerCare #supporters! Mossgate Day #Nursery held a #raffle for us this #festive period and raised an amazing £160! Thank you to Vicki and the team at the nursery for organising and raising this incredible amount of money for CancerCare.
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Thank you so much to David and the team over at Caton Baptist Church; your continued support means so much to us. We are pleased to say the fair raised £900 for CancerCare! #CancerCare #Community #SupportLocal #SupportLocalCharity #LocalCharity #CancerCharity #Fundraising
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💧Looking to kick off the New Year with a challenge to improve your mind, body and spirit?! Why not ensure it is the chilliest, but kindest, one you have ever undertaken? 💧 cancercare.org.uk/news-and-e… #D2DforCancerCare #OpenWaterSwimming #WildSwimming #CharityChallenge #Fundraising
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