Meet Awesome Alex!
21 August 2023
Meet Alex - or as we like to know her, AWESOME Alex! She'll be taking on 26.2 miles of Marathon Eryri for us in October and has quite the story!…... Read More
News
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New Website Launched
20 December 2022
After a few 'false starts' the new Run 4 Cancer is now finally live! It has taken us two years to get to this point so you can imageine our…... Read More
In Memory Of Admiral Of The Fleet The Lord Boyce
22 November 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Boyce, The Admiral of the Fleet the Lord Boyce, KG, GCB, OBE, KStJ, DL. Mike was the charity’s…... Read More
COVID-19: Update
14 July 2020
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the charity’s office in Southwick (West Sussex), will now be closed until 1 January 2021. We will review this situation again on 2 January in…... Read More
Shelley Runs The Hackney Half Marathon
20 December 2018
On Sunday 19 May 2019, Shelley DeBere will be joining many other Run 4 Cancer supporters in this fantastic half marathon. The Hackney Half Marathon has earned a deserved reputation…... Read More
Joe Runs The Yorkshire Marathon!
14 September 2018
On Sunday the 14 October 2018, Joe Brown will be joining many others taking part in the Yorkshire Marathon. Joe is taking part in what can only be described as…... Read More
Ben’s BIG4 Running Challenges
05 September 2018
On Sunday the 9 September 2018, Ben Stephenson will join many other Run 4 Cancer supporters by taking part in the New Forest 10K. Run 4 Cancer has a long…... Read More
Campaign To Purchase Respite Lodge
20 August 2018
The 4 Cancer Group is delighted to announce a new fundraising campaign for the purchase of a respite holiday facility for UK based families living with cancer. Each year we…... Read More
Amber’s Two Marathon Challenge
17 August 2018
On Sunday the 2 September 2018, Amber Southern will take part in the Hamsterley Forest Marathon and then on Sunday 14 October she will take part in the Yorkshire Marathon.…... Read More
The Jurassic Coast Challenge
27 June 2018
So our very own Run 4 Cancer walking team (perhaps they should be called the Walk 4 Cancer team!) completed the Cotswolds Way Challenge in a very respectable time of…... Read More
Helen Boon’s Derby Half Marathon
13 March 2018
On Sunday the 3 June 2018, Helen Boon will be joining many other runners in Derby to raise funds for Run 4 Cancer. Helen has set herself the challenge of…... Read More
‘4 Cancer Group’ Research Update
07 March 2018
Research Update – March 2018 On 5th October 2017 Oliver Thurlow joined the ‘4 Cancer Group’ as its chief researcher. Oliver’s primary focus is to quantify the impact of the…... Read More
Max And Ben’s Hampton Court Palace Half Marathon
06 March 2018
On Sunday 18 March 2018, Max Anderson and Ben Edwards will be joining others in this fantastic half marathon. The Palace Half is a flat and picturesque course which starts…... Read More
Lauren & Andrew Take On Snowdon
20 February 2018
On Saturday 27 October 2018, Lauren Draper and Andrew Summers will be joining other Run 4 Cancer supporters who are taking part in the Snowdonia Marathon. Commenting on their challenge,…... Read More
Geordie Klein’s Next Challenge!
05 February 2018
As a keen runner Geordie Klein is always looking for a challenge. Preferably trail running, but a nice road race is also welcome :) For the upcoming period, two big…... Read More
Mel House Goes To Paris
22 November 2017
On Sunday 8 April 2018, Mel House will be joining thousands of others taking part in the Pairs Marathon. The Paris Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in…... Read More
Fred’s Montréal Half Marathon
01 September 2017
On Sunday 24 September 2017, Frederic Laloux will be joining many others taking part in the Montréal Half Marathon. This is the first time Run 4 Cancer has had a…... Read More
Brian & Colin Are Going On A Hike
24 August 2017
Something as simple as receiving a letter can make the world of difference to a friend or family member suffering from cancer. All too often we hear that emotional support…... Read More
Richard Tole’s Birmingham Marathon!
07 August 2017
On Sunday the 15 October 2017, Richard Tole will be joining many other runners who are taking part in the inaugural Birmingham Marathon. Richard will be supporting Run 4 Cancer…... Read More
The DNA Team’s Berlin Marathon
31 July 2017
On Sunday 24 September 2017, 'The DNA Team' aka Anne Park and Rachel Radnitzer will be joining many others taking part in the Berlin Marathon. As a World Marathon Major,…... Read More
Doctors Tackle The London Triathlon
27 July 2017
On Saturday 4 August 2018, Dr Tim Sirry, Dr Katie Anterson and Dr Gabor Halmos will be joining many others taking part in the London Triathlon. Given each of the…... Read More
Kevin Martin Runs The Boston Marathon
06 April 2017
On Monday 17 April 2017, Kevin Martin will be joining many others taking part in the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon is the word's oldest annual marathon and Kevin will…... Read More
Sebastian Old Tackles The Brighton Marathon!
20 January 2017
On Sunday the 9 April 2017, Sebastian Old will be joining thousands of other runners in Brighton to raise funds for charity. Like many others on the day, Sebastian will…... Read More
Annual Review 2016
21 December 2016
In 2016, thanks to our amazing supporters, over 480 people living with cancer enjoyed a respite opportunity with a total of almost 2,800 respite days - our biggest number of…... Read More
BOOT vs BOAT
11 May 2016
Leaving Tower Bridge at 10.30am on Saturday the 31st of August, two teams will race from London to Brighton to raise funds for Run 4 Cancer and its sister charity…... Read More
The Three Peaks Yacht Race
26 January 2016
The Three Peaks Yacht Race is one of the oldest and most remarkable multi-sport endurance races in the world. It is a unique event combining running, cycling and sailing; with…... Read More
2015 Annual Review
18 December 2015
In 2015, the 4 Cancer Group offered respite to 539 people living with cancer for a total of 2,286 "respite days" - days when these families and individuals could forget…... Read More
In Memory Of Tim Couldrick
15 November 2015
We are very sorry to announce the death of Tim Couldrick; one of the charity's founders. Tim died on the 28th of October 2015 aged 51. His funeral will take…... Read More
Does Respite Really Matter?
13 July 2015
Does Respite really matter? This is what the scientists say... Common sense says that getting away from it has a positive effect upon people's wellbeing and ability to cope with…... Read More
Sunsail Run The Southampton Half
27 February 2015
Team Sunsail are challenging themselves to take on the Southampton Half Marathon. Sunday 26th April will see the group swapping deck shoes for running shoess, to participate in this hugely…... Read More
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