About Us
Background and introduction to our services...
Run 4 Cancer is a specialist respite charity that was set up by a group of keen runners who had all lost a close relative or friend to cancer.
Background
The charity’s founders discovered what they collectively call “the power of the holiday”. Day trips away or longer holidays gave each family something to look forward to after the family member with cancer had an operation or a course of treatment. They also provided precious memories if the person later went on to die.
“We believe in the power of the holiday.”
Such periods of respite, proved to be of huge value for all concerned. The ‘4 Cancer’ concept hatched from these basic principles. In 2001, the charity’s founders decided to set up a charity in the hope that other families would benefit in the same way.
Respite
Today, the 4 Cancer Group organises days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer. This is what we call “respite”.
Since 2001, we have been slowly evolving the range of day trips and short breaks that we offer. As of 1 January 2019, we have sent nearly 7,000 people away on a respite break and provided over 35,000 respite days!
Our respite trips have been creating memories for families affected by cancer since 2002. From sailing days to short breaks at UK holiday parks, we give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times.
We believe that ‘time’ is our most precious commodity. Time spent with the people we love, away from the stresses of everyday life at home, can make all the difference. We bring families together in wonderful locations and enable them to create memories which last a lifetime
Exercise (e.g. running) plays a crucial role in both cancer prevention and recovery, offering a wide range of benefits. Regular physical activity can reduce the risk of developing various cancers and it can help improve outcomes and quality of life for people living with cancer.
The 4 Cancer Group
As its name suggests, the Group is made up of a number of subsidiaries, mostly focused on a sport or activity. Not only do these sporting subsidiaries encourage people to keep fit and healthy, they provide the funds which make it possible to help up to 1,000 people in the UK every year. So if you are planning to sail, ski, run, trek or cycle in the coming year, why not do it 4 Cancer!
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