TK Maxx releases a stunning series of images to mark the milestone of raising over £30,000,000 for Cancer Research UK Some of the UK’s favourite faces in fashion, music and film have teamed up with retailer, TK Maxx to launch this year’s Give Up Clothes for Good campaign, encouraging people to donate clothes to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens to help beat children’s cancers sooner.  In the UK around 4,200 children and young people (aged…

  THE COUNTDOWN is on to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cardiff. With just two weeks to go until the big day, organisers are rallying local women to join the fight against cancer as fewer women than expected have registered for the life-saving fundraiser. Organisers are calling on mums, daughters, sisters and friends to show their support and take part in the 5k and10k events at Blackweir Fields, Bute Park on Sunday 16 July. Entry closes on13 July…

THIS MOTHER’S Day (March 26), Cardiff mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event – Race for Life 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy – and pledge to take part in Race For Life happening on Sunday 16 July with Pretty Muddy happening on Saturday 9 September at Blackwier Fields, Bute Park….

New hard hitting Cancer Research UK report published today  An ambitious new plan for cancer services in Wales is urgently needed to cope with growing numbers of people being diagnosed with the disease, a leading charity has warned today. A comprehensive report for Cancer Research UK has concluded that some people in Wales are waiting too long for test results which determine whether they have cancer. The ‘Where next for cancer services in Wales?’ report, published today, also found other…

 In response to today’s NHS statistics which show that cancer waiting times targets in Wales have once again been missed, Anneka Hughes, Cancer Research UK’s public affairs officer in Wales, said: “It’s deeply concerning that these critical targets have been missed yet again.” “For someone who suspects they may have cancer, waiting for news is an extremely anxious time. It’s crucial that once patients are diagnosed they get the treatments they need quickly to have the best chance of survival.”…

BREAST cancer survivor Steve McAllister is helping to drive awareness of  crucial cancer information services for patients and their loved ones in Cardiff. Every day, around 50 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales*. The campaign, which is running for the first time in Wales, is designed to help people find answers at any stage of their cancer journey, from understanding symptoms to coping after treatment. Cancer Research UK offers a range of expert patient information services which include: a…

This month, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline begins its second month-long on board collection this year to raise vital research funds for its chosen charity partner, Cancer Research UK.  In February, generous passengers raised over £35,000 boosting the total amount raised by Flybe passengers and staff since 2009 to more than £500,000. Passengers on all of the airline’s flights operated from Cardiff this month will be invited to make a donation and help bring forward the day when all cancers…