WELCOME

We help the whole 'family unit' manage the impact of a cancer diagnosis...

RESPITE FOR ALL THE FAMILY

Days out and short breaks in the UK and Europe...

CREATING MEMORIES

We help families create amazing memories which last a lifetime...

Welcome to Run 4 Cancer

Run 4 Cancer was set up by a team of running enthusiasts who have all lost a family member or a friend to cancer. As a cancer respite charity with a sporting focus, we provide relief from the difficulties of living with cancer.

Run 4 Cancer (part of the 4 Cancer Group) provides days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. This is what we call “respite”. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times.

We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help both prevent cancer and assist in recovery post diagnosis.

Creating memories for families living with cancer since 2001

22

Years Operating

7,015

People Helped

33,164

Respite Days

Latest News

One Hundred Years Of Respite From Cancer

One Hundred Years Of Respite From Cancer

In early 2002, our sister organisation Sail 4 Cancer chartered a tall ship and challenged 50 people to climb the ship’s two 150 foot (45m) masts.  Aside from raising a…...

Free New Forest Marathon Places For Cancer Patients

Free New Forest Marathon Places For Cancer Patients

In a move that is considered to be a first for a running event, people in remission from cancer will be able to get free entry into the 2025 New…...

Join Our Team!

Join Our Team!

We are looking to grow our team once again! We have some voluntary and part-time roles currently available in both fundraising and respite reservations (we provide days out and respite…...

Our Background

Our background and focus areas…

What We Do

From days out to holidays and research…

Our Objectives

Our short and long term objectives…

Family Stories

Testimonials from families we have helped…

Event Partners

Some of our running event partners…

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