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Yorkshire Cancer Research @yorkshirecancer

Funding research that saves lives in Yorkshire.

Joined November 2008
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This account is no longer being actively monitored. To stay up to date with the charityโ€™s work, you can follow us on: ๐Ÿ’ฌ linkedin.com/company/yorkshiโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ’™ facebook.com/yorkshirecancerโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ“ธ instagram.com/yorkshirecanceโ€ฆ ๐Ÿฆ‹ bsky.app/profile/yorkshire-cโ€ฆ
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Thanks to the incredible support from the Skipton community, we have opened a second charity shop in the town - this time on Keighley Road ๐Ÿฅณ This is the charity's first fashion-focused store, offering new and preloved clothing, shoes and accessories. yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ
A group of five employees and volunteers from Yorkshire Cancer Research stand outside the charity's new shop on Keighley Road in Skipton. They are standing under a balloon arch and smiling at the camera.

ALT A group of five employees and volunteers from Yorkshire Cancer Research stand outside the charity's new shop on Keighley Road in Skipton. They are standing under a balloon arch and smiling at the camera.

Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Skipton, the charity's first fashion-only store. A mirror is visible, along with an array of clothing and accessories.

ALT Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Skipton, the charity's first fashion-only store. A mirror is visible, along with an array of clothing and accessories.

Another view of the inside of the new Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Skipton. The words "For a Yorkshire free from cancer" is visible on the wall, as well as a variety of clothing and accessories.

ALT Another view of the inside of the new Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Skipton. The words "For a Yorkshire free from cancer" is visible on the wall, as well as a variety of clothing and accessories.
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A look back at @LUFC player Jack Harrison's visit to the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’› Jack saw first-hand how @ActiveTogether0 is helping people prepare for and recover from cancer treatment, including Harrogate grandfather David. @SNForg
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For 100 years, passionate scientists, dedicated doctors, and committed supporters have shown unwavering determination, community spirit and unstoppable generosity. Together, weโ€™ve brought breakthroughs, progress, and life-saving discoveries to people in Yorkshire, and beyond.
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Prostate cancer is the only major cancer without a national screening programme. For Yorkshire, where health inequalities run deep, this gap is costing lives. yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ
A blue graphic from Yorkshire Cancer Research featuring a spotlight icon along with the text "A spotlight on prostate cancer screening"

ALT A blue graphic from Yorkshire Cancer Research featuring a spotlight icon along with the text "A spotlight on prostate cancer screening"
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โšฝ @LUFC's Jack Harrison visited the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre to meet @ActiveTogether0 members and tour the facilities. Jack met David, who shared how research-backed exercise treatment is helping rebuild his strength and stamina after being treated for cancer. @SNForg
Leeds United player Jack Harrison stands alongside David, an Active Together member. They are both smiling at the camera.

ALT Leeds United player Jack Harrison stands alongside David, an Active Together member. They are both smiling at the camera.

Jack Harrison stands alongside members of the Active Together service. They are in a gym environment and all smile at the camera.

ALT Jack Harrison stands alongside members of the Active Together service. They are in a gym environment and all smile at the camera.

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A festive performance ๐ŸŽถ Earlier this week the Yorkshire Cancer Research choir, made up of volunteers, employees and @ActiveTogether0 members, performed a variety of festive favourites at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre in Harrogate. Thank you everyone!
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Yorkshire Cancer Research retweeted
Leeds United
@LUFC
12 Dec 2025
๐Ÿค "๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜‡๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด" #LUFC star Jack Harrison recently paid a visit to @yorkshirecancer to learn more about their incredible Active Together service
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Yorkshire Cancer Research retweeted
AMRC
@AMRC
11 Dec 2025
Congratulations to the Aisling Burnand Award 2025 winner @yorkshirecancer!๐ŸŽ‰ Read more about their winning entry in our news story. bit.ly/48uyiVG
Image of Aisling Burnand with text: Aisling Burnand award 2025. Congratulations to this yearโ€™s winner Yorkshire Cancer Research. www.amrc.org.uk/aisling-burnand-award

ALT Image of Aisling Burnand with text: Aisling Burnand award 2025. Congratulations to this yearโ€™s winner Yorkshire Cancer Research. www.amrc.org.uk/aisling-burnand-award

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... โ˜ƒ๏ธ Our high-street shops have been decked out for the festive season, with a range of gifts, decorations, cards and more. Every purchase helps fund life-saving cancer research right here in Yorkshire ๐Ÿ›๏ธ yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ
The front of the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ilkley, decorated for Christmas with warm lights and clothing on display inside.

ALT The front of the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ilkley, decorated for Christmas with warm lights and clothing on display inside.

A Christmas tree on display in the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon, filled with photos of people hugging and interacting with each other.

ALT A Christmas tree on display in the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Ripon, filled with photos of people hugging and interacting with each other.

Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Northallerton, decorated festively with a Christmas tree, cards and gifts visible.

ALT Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Northallerton, decorated festively with a Christmas tree, cards and gifts visible.
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In December 2024, Lesley was told she might have lung cancer after attending @LungHealthCheck. Further tests confirmed Lesley had cancer, but thanks to her scan, it was found early and successfully treated. โ€œEarly diagnosis is why Iโ€™m here today to enjoy this yearโ€™s Christmas.โ€
A close-up photo of Lesley wearing a scarf and grey coat, standing in Sheffield Winter Gardens with Christmas lights in the background.

ALT A close-up photo of Lesley wearing a scarf and grey coat, standing in Sheffield Winter Gardens with Christmas lights in the background.
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Celebrating one year since Active Together was launched in Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury ๐Ÿค In that time, hundreds of people have benefitted from the research-backed fitness, nutrition and wellbeing service, including Rebecca and David. Read more: yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ

Former Wakefield nurse shares cancer experience to support calls for exercise treatment - Yorkshire...

A former nurse from Netherton, near Wakefield, is supporting calls for research-backed exercise treatment to be included in the National Cancer Plan after experiencing the benefits first-hand during...

yorkshirecancerresearch.org.uk
Active Together@ActiveTogether0
8 Dec 2025
๐Ÿ’› "Active Together was vital for me. It was the one place I could be me." Meet Rebecca, who took part in Active Together after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ
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Take a look around the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Sheffield, our newest shop and first in South Yorkshire. ๐Ÿ“… Open seven days a week ๐Ÿ“Œ Find us in Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, Sheffield
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Happy International Volunteers' Day! Thank you to everyone who gives their time, energy and enthusiasm to help save lives across Yorkshire. From shop volunteers to members of the Research Advisory Panel, your commitment makes a difference every day ๐Ÿ™Œ
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Yorkshire Cancer Research retweeted
Active Together@ActiveTogether0
2 Dec 2025
๐Ÿ’› Last week, an introduction to Active Together took place at the new Yorkshire Cancer Research centre in Hull, which is due to open in 2026.
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Professor Jim Catto is one of 750 cancer experts working with Yorkshire Cancer Research to find new and better ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer in Yorkshire. His research is giving people in Yorkshire more time with loved ones, and more Christmases together ๐Ÿค—
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Celebrate someone special and help make more moments possible for people with cancer in Yorkshire โœจ You could celebrate someone who has recovered from cancer, recognise someone having treatment, or remember someone who is sadly no longer with us. ๐Ÿ”— bit.ly/3KkEq9y
An image from Yorkshire Cancer Research featuring three polaroid photos of people smiling, with festive graphic elements and text that says "Celebrate someone special this Christmas".

ALT An image from Yorkshire Cancer Research featuring three polaroid photos of people smiling, with festive graphic elements and text that says "Celebrate someone special this Christmas".
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Yorkshire Cancer Research retweeted
Victoria Whittam@vicwhittamITV
26 Nov 2025
2600 lights have been installed onto a snow globe in Sheffield's Winter Garden to represent each person in Yorkshire who will be told they have cancer this Christmas. @yorkshirecancer has launched its festive appeal to support work that could give people more time together.
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Step inside Sheffield's Winter Gardens this week to find a giant snow globe illuminated by 2,600 lights, each one representing someone in Yorkshire who will be told they have cancer this Christmas ๐Ÿค
Group of seven individuals stand inside a giant snow globe with 2,600 lights, each one representing someone in Yorkshire who will be told they have cancer this Christmas.

ALT Group of seven individuals stand inside a giant snow globe with 2,600 lights, each one representing someone in Yorkshire who will be told they have cancer this Christmas.

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Hello Sheffield! The charity's first shop in South Yorkshire is officially open ๐Ÿฅณ Located in the bustling Crystal Peaks Shopping Centre, the shop offers a full collection of high-quality clothing, accessories, homeware, books and more. Plan your visit: yorkshirecancerresearch.org.โ€ฆ
Members of the Yorkshire Cancer Research team standing at the entrance of the charity's new shop in Sheffield Crystal Peaks shopping centre. One is wearing a branded apron.

ALT Members of the Yorkshire Cancer Research team standing at the entrance of the charity's new shop in Sheffield Crystal Peaks shopping centre. One is wearing a branded apron.

Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Sheffield. An array of clothing, accessories and more are on display

ALT Inside the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Sheffield. An array of clothing, accessories and more are on display

A lightbox with the words "Hello Crystal Peaks" alongside a framed photo with the words "Ey up" featured.

ALT A lightbox with the words "Hello Crystal Peaks" alongside a framed photo with the words "Ey up" featured.

The Yorkshire Cancer Research shop team stand near the till area of the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Sheffield. The words "Thank you for helping to save lives in Yorkshire" is visible on the wall.

ALT The Yorkshire Cancer Research shop team stand near the till area of the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop in Sheffield. The words "Thank you for helping to save lives in Yorkshire" is visible on the wall.
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