Cancer Research UK

Andrew Wood is raising funds as part of the Stand Up to Cancer campaign.

Andrew Stands Up To Cancer by running 50km

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Photos from Scarborough Race for Life 2026 capture incredible community spirit

There is still time to sing up for one of the racing events, which is held today (May 20).

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All ages and abilities can take part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life

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Scarborough teacher, Sara Metcalf, is taking part in Swimathon this month in memory of her beloved sister Louise ‘Lucy’ Morley.

Scarborough teacher takes on Swimathon in memory of beloved sister

Colleagues from across the UK network travelled to London to take part.

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The Windmill Girls' festive performances have helped to raise £1,443 for Cancer Research UK.

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Bellway North East’s pink-themed charity ball raised £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

Bellway North East’s charity ball raises £68,800 for Cancer Research UK

The Windmill Girls.

Whitby's Windmill Girls group to start rehearsals ahead of busy Christmas period

A woman walks past a Cancer Research UK store in London. The charity shop chain will close 88 high street shops by May 2026, with 100 more expected by April 2027 (Photo: BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

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Scarborough's Race For Life expected to raise £26,000 for Cancer Research
Here is a selection of fanastic photos taken at this year’s Race For Life event in Scarborough.
Claudia Bowes

The annual Race For Life event in Scarborough is set to take place this evening (May 21).

Scarborough Race For Life: Everything you need to know about tonight's event

Dog owners are being urged to walk 60 miles with their four-legged friends over the course of April to raise money for Stand Up To Cancer’s life-saving research. Sign up now at su2c.org.uk/walkies

Walkies Challenge: Paw-some canine cancer challenge

Scarborough Athletic Club's team line up at the Goathland fell race.

Paul Lawton leads the way for Scarborough Athletic Club at Goathland fell race

Sue Barnard is hoping to swim 21 miles during April, the equivalent of crossing the English Channel.

Tesco worker takes on Channel challenge for Cancer Research UK

Participants can sign up for 3k, 5k and 10k events.

Everything you need to know about Race for Life Scarborough 2025

A new study suggests that drinking a glass of milk every day may reduce your risk of bowel cancer.

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The Windmill Girls.

Whitby's The Windmill Girls to start rehearsals for Christmas performances

Around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the UK every year.

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Charlton Jowsey, 6, will compete at the Goodwood Revival in his 1961 Austin pedal car!

Whitby youngster, 6, to compete at Goodwood Revival for Cancer Research UK

Scarborough Race for Life pictures.

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Race for Life Scarborough - runners having fun.picture: Richard Ponter

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Fundraiser Gill Blanchard from Scarborough has received a national award from Cancer Research UK’s annual Flame of Hope Awards at a special ceremony in Manchester. Picture by Paul Heyes.

Scarborough woman who lost family to cancer wins national award

Residents across Scarborough are being invited to kick start the New Year by signing-up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and anyone who joins this January can claim 50 per cent off.

Scarborough's Race For Life is back with a half-price discount available

People across North Yorkshire are being urged to unite with some of the brightest stars from TV, radio and comedy to Stand Up To Cancer this autumn.

BBC Radio 1 host Jordan North urges residents to Stand Up To Cancer

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and people across North Yorkshire are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.

Residents across North Yorkshire urged to help children with cancer

Dr Dan Cottingham - Cancer Research UK GP Lead

North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance staff go the extra mile for 75th birthday of NHS

New analysis released by Cancer Research UKestimates that tobacco causes the death of one person in Yorkshire and The Humber every 50 minutes.  
(Smoking photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

High death toll due to smoking prompts petition in Yorkshire
New analysis released by Cancer Research UK estimates that tobacco causes the death of one person in Yorkshire and The Humber every 50 minutes.
Louise Hollingsworth

Check out the images below from Scarborough's Race for Life 2023!

IN PICTURES: Here are 24 photos from Scarborough's Race For Life 2023

Scarborough’s charity Race For Life returns to town today!

Scarborough’s Race For Life returns to town today

Long-standing volunteer Rachel Speight-McGregor, 53, is urging everyone to sign up to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Scarborough and raise money for life-saving research

Help celebrate 30 years of Scarborough's Race for Life event

Parkdean Resorts to sponsor annual cancer charity event at Scarborough's Crown Spa Hotel.

Parkdean Resorts to sponsor annual cancer charity event in Scarborough

Swimming legend Duncan Goodhew MBE, in Scarborough to sign up for Swimathon 2023 to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie. L-R: Paralympian Grace Harvey, Team GB’s Joe Litchfield, Swimathon participants, Swimathon President Duncan Goodhew, Paralympian Jordan Catchpole and Team GB’s Jacob Peters and Sarah Vasey.

Scarborough swimmers urged to join in with Swimathon event for 2023

Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, North Yorkshire cancer survivor Alison Lemke is calling on people to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work by donating monthly at cruk/donate or getting a Unity Band from one of the charity’s shops - while stocks last.

North Yorkshire cancer survivor’s World Cancer Day plea

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

The races are open to people of all ages and abilities and the usual 3k, 5k and 10k events return.

Race for Life returns to Scarborough and half-price entry fees are available

The ladies ready for the big reveal

VIDEO: Watch highlights of the Scarborough Ladies Real Monty

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Camden Town Brewery x Fawcett Society launch Arsenal women’s pint glass

Participants at the start of a previous Relay for Life event at Sewerby. Photo: Richard Ponter

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On Saturday, May 28, the Scarborough Garrison cosplayers will be at The Promenades between 11am and 3pm posing for photos. Photo courtesy of Scarborough Garrison

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Run, walk or skip ... hundreds of fundraisers descend on Scarborough's North Bay.

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Bright pink runners take to the course in Scarborough.

Last chance to sign up for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life in Scarborough

Carolyn and her son William are walking up 100 mountains to raise money for Cancer Research, in memory of a family friend.

Scarborough boy William Mayow is walking 100 mountains for charity

All ages and abilities can enter the sponsored event taking place at pools across the region from May 6-8, including Scarborough Sports Village (pictured), Whitby Leisure Centre and Ryedale Swim & Fitness Centre.

Scarborough swimmers urged to ‘make a splash’ with Cancer Research Swimathon

You too can make a difference

Ad Feature Yorkshire appeal: your Will can help save lies
The effect that cancer has on patients in Yorkshire and the Humber is devastating – but there is much that you can do to help.
Jackie Mitchell

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Competitors at a Race for Life event. (Credit: Race for Life, Cancer Research UK)

Scarborough's Race for Life event returns - Find out more here

The York and Scarborough Trust runs Bridlington Hospital.

York and Scarborough Hospital Trust breached cancer treatment waiting times targ...

The blood test can pinpoint exactly where in the body the disease is coming from (Photo: Getty Images)

New NHS blood test detects more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms show

Competitors in the Race for Life, which is coming back to Scarborough.

Race for Life coming back to Scarborough - here's more

Danny Ross, The Shop Manager

Whitby Cancer Research volunteer says "Shop and Drop" to beat the disease

You can donate your Tesco Clubcard points to help people in need - here’s how

Shaun Acton will be raising money with the mammoth fitness challenge.

Shaun takes on gruelling 24-hour challenge to bring in funds for Cancer Research...

The supermarket introduced a charity scheme during the pandemic allowing shoppers to contribute spare pennies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The charity warns that members of the public need to be careful about sun exposure, even in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

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