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York Against Cancer is an independent charity helping people in York and North & East Yorkshire affected by cancer. We provide care and support for patients and their loved ones, fund pioneering cancer research and provide cancer awareness education and information. All our work is funded by fundraising and donations. Supported by individuals, groups, schools, organisations and businesses, we have raised more than £20 million over the last 38 years to help local people in the fight against cancer. Our aims today are the same as they were when the charity was founded – to support as many people affected by cancer as possible.

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Care & Support

If you’ve been affected by cancer, we understand that this goes far beyond the treatment itself. That’s why York Against Cancer strives to offer a whole range of support services to help you and your loved ones.

The Leveson Centre >

Our cancer support centre

Minibus service >

Free minibus service to St. James’s Hospital, Leeds

Respite Breaks >

Free stays in our respite homes in Filey and Yapham
York Against Cancer Mobile chemo unit

Mobile Chemotherapy Unit >

Yorkshire’s first mobile chemotherapy unit

Exercise Classes >

Free exercise classes and outdoor walking courses

Support Groups >

Making sure you always have somewhere to turn

Cancer Research & Medical Innovations

Cancer research has always been at the heart of our work. Since we were founded in 1987, we have funded more than £5million of groundbreaking cancer research and medical innovations.

Cancer Research >

We fund pioneering cutting edge research at The Jack Birch Unit at The University of York which will make a real difference to the lives of cancer patients in the future.

Surgical Robot >

York Against Cancer has funded a robotic surgical system at York Hospital which enables surgeons to perform delicate and complex operations through a few small incisions.

Healthcare workers with medical equipment

Bowel Cancer Diagnostics >

A consultant gastroenterologist at York Hospital to looking to identify those most at risk of bowel cancer, to help improve recovery rates and life expectancy.

Clinical Trials >

We fund a range of clinical trials at York Hospital to look at more effective ways to treat cancer for patients across the region.

Education & Awareness

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to fighting cancer is education. We do our best to raise awareness of the disease through everything that we do.

Two young children wearing sunhats

Working with Primary Schools >

We have provided thousands of free sun hats to primary schools and have provided books to help support young people and their families and teachers affected by cancer.

Working with Secondary Schools >

Our Project “CARES” (Cancer Awareness and Risk Education in Schools) is dedicated to creating a series of interactive teaching resources around cancer to help all members of our community reduce their risk of cancer through education.

Support for Businesses >

We are always happy to hold presentations at businesses in and around York to discuss the realities of living with cancer and the services available through York Against Cancer.

Cancer Champions >

We work with the Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance to provide free awareness sessions teaching people about the signs, symptoms and screening programmes for a number of cancers.

Get Involved

Without your help, York Against Cancer would not have been able to reach the incredible milestones it has in cancer research and patient support. There are lots of ways you can support York Against Cancer and help us to raise life-changing funds.

Fundraising >

Whether you’ve been personally affected by cancer or simply want to give something back to the community, we always appreciate your fundraising efforts.

Events >

We have a range of exciting events coming up here at York Against Cancer to get involved in. Find out what’s coming up next on our events page.

Volunteering >

There are a whole host of ways in which you can volunteer with us from volunteering in our gift shops to marshalling events. We’ll always make sure to find the right fit for you.

Donate >

From a one-off donation to regular contributions, there are lots of ways you can donate. York Against Cancer would not be where it is today without our kind supporters.

 

Leave a Gift in Your Will >

If you’d like to give something back when your time comes, we always appreciate a legacy gift. You can leave a legacy donation in a number of ways, and make a difference for years to come.

Corporate Partnerships>

Businesses can help in various ways, such as implementing a Give as You Earn scheme, which sets up a tax-free donation directly from your team’s salaries, becoming a corporate partner of York Against Cancer or choosing us as your Charity of the Year.

Shop With Us

We have two beautiful gift shops located in York Community Stadium and York Hospital. Both of our shops are staffed by volunteers and sell an assortment of cards, accessories, ornaments, jewellery and more. All our stock is brand new and 100% of the profits go to York Against Cancer.

News

Find out more about what’s happening at York Against Cancer!

Vacancy - Leveson Centre Assistant >

Are you a skilled administrator who is passionate about supporting people affected by cancer? Are you organised and reliable, with […]

JBU George at the International Bladder Cancer Network 2025 >

We’re delighted to share that George, our York Against Cancer funded PhD student at the Jack Birch Unit at the […]

York Against Cancer Christmas Lunch >

Where & When Date: Sunday 7th December Time: 12:30pm for a 1:30pm start Location: Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, Fossgate, York Join […]

The Leveson Centre Handmade Market >

Where & When Date: Sunday 16th November Time: 10am-2pm Location: The Leveson Centre, York Community Stadium, YO32 9AF On Sunday […]

The Great Piggin' Civic Races >

Where & When Date: Friday 14th November Time: 7pm Location: York NHS Hospital Sports and Social Club Join us on […]

Christmas Wreath Making at Vallado >

Where & When Date & Time: 2nd December, 7pm-9pm – £55 3rd December, 11am-1pm – £50 4th December, 7pm-9pm – […]

York Against Cancer says goodbye to its long serving Chief Executive >

After 20 years heading up local cancer charity York Against Cancer, Julie Russell, CEO, has decided to announce her retirement […]
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We want to say a big Thank You

We want to say a big thank you! Thanks to your remarkable support, we have managed to achieve:

£20 million

Raised for cancer support services and research

16,000

Miles covered every year by our minibus service

Over 1,100

Families offered free respite breaks since 2013

£680,000

Donated to York Hospital for a surgical robot

£700,000

Donated to establish a Mobile Chemotherapy Unit

£1.2 million

Raised for vital cancer research

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