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A fun weekend of fundraising

14th March 2018

Saturday fundraising events have something for everyone, with the Jitterbug Tea Party, Great Gatsby Pop up cinema and You Better Skate Up Grease themed roller disco.

Brave Cavendish supporters take on 100ft abseil!

12th March 2018

This weekend our long awaited (and maybe dreaded) 100 ft abseil from the Monsal Head bridge took place, and everyone impressively faced their fears to take on the leap of faith...

Kath gone wild! A year of fundraising…

5th March 2018

Kath has been an active Cavendish volunteer for over 17 years after using the centre herself, she's been helping others whilst being on her own journey of fighting & living with two types of cancer. As well as her amazing contributions to volunteering for our centre she's also giving back, over the past year and longer she has set up many different charity fundraisers for us, from cream tea afternoons, to garden party's, dog walks and cocktail masterclasses Kath has so far managed to raise over £10,000 on her Just Giving page!!

Sheffield Together Success!

5th March 2018

Our highly anticipated Sheffield Together 2018 event was a success! Despite the snow and thick fog you all managed to make the most of it and have a great day whilst raising money for those facing cancer. Thank you so much to everyone who took part, our runners/ walkers, all of our amazing volunteers and the St John's Ambulance team for braving the conditions.   So far we have raised over £4000 with some sponsorship money still to come in! Thank you to all those who have donated and supported the keen runners.

Closed Thursday 1st March

1st March 2018

PLEASE NOTE – Due to the adverse weather we have unfortunately been forced to close on Thursday 1st March. We will keep this site and our social media pages updated with further information. If you have questions please use the contact form HERE and your…

Less than two weeks to go until Sheffield Together 2018!!

19th February 2018

Our Sheffield Together 2018 event (04/03/18) is approaching fast! But don't worry there's still time to register... Here's your two week warning to get your trainers ready and yourself warmed up , let’s get everybody together in Ecclesall Woods and let’s smash it! The more people who join us – the more families we can support!

Team Cav in the Sheffield Half Marathon

13th February 2018

We are delighted to be a partner charity of Jane Tomlinson's Run for All in both the Sheffield 10K and Sheffield Half Marathon   By joining Team Cav this running season you will be making a difference to many local families affected by cancer Last year we supported more than 1600 local families affected by cancer help us make a difference to them.

Sheffield Telegraph supports our move to 34

9th February 2018

We are delighted that the Sheffield Telegraph has supported our move to our new home at 34 Wilkinson Street with a feature piece in this weeks publication. https://www.sheffieldtelegraph.co.uk/news/health/enabling-cancer-patients-to-live-their-lives-to-the-fullest-in-sheffield-1-9005929…

Free February Wills with ‘Make a Will’ Month

1st February 2018

We know that for many people making a will is often seen as a daunting task and something many people put off, so throughout February we’ve teamed up with Buchanan & Co Solicitors Ltd for ‘Make a Will’ month so that you can get the help you need putting…

Our new home…

30th January 2018

As of this week we will be saying goodbye to 27 Wilkinson Street and calling number 34 our new home! For anyone who hasn’t visited us at our new premises yet, not to worry, we’re literally just a stones throw away up the street from the building you’re used…

January Flash Sale!

23rd January 2018

Wondering how you can make a difference in 2018? Without fundraising here at Cavendish we wouldn’t be able to provide the level of support that we do to hundreds of people every year and that’s where you come in… We know that in January pay day always seems so far…

Cavendish Christmas Cracker Winners

15th December 2017

Christmas e-card available!

13th December 2017

We understand that many people may not want to send paper Christmas cards this year but still would like to donate to us.

Sheffield Hallam Staff raise £37,000 for Cavendish

20th November 2017

Inspired by the work Cavendish Cancer Care does in supporting local families affected by cancer, nearly 600 members of staff from the Sheffield Hallam University Facilities Directorate have come together to raise £37,000.

Kath gone wild !

13th November 2017

Kath will be taking on an 8-day husky sled trek in 2018 which will be the year she has been fighting and living with 2 types of cancer for 20 years.

Become a Daredevil for Cavendish!

7th November 2017

Want to be a daredevil for charity? The Red Devils have just released their charity tandem skydive dates for 2018 and we want you to get involved.

Martin-Brooks Golf Day Drives Forward Fundraising

7th November 2017

Golf enthusiasts at Sheffield-based Martin-Brooks have fundraising off to a tee, after putting another £1,500 in the firm’s charity coffers.

Help us win £5000 from the Aviva Community Fund!

26th October 2017

Cavendish are in for chance of winning £5000 through the Aviva Community Fund to support of Cavendish Buddies scheme. Please vote to help us win!

Tom’s 10k Story

13th October 2017

I recently joined the Cavendish team as a volunteer. They are a great charity that give so much to so many people, and so I wanted to help them in any way I could. In that spirit (and with a little persuasion from the fundraising team) I decided that with…

Seven Hills Cakes

13th October 2017

Back in July, we were chosen as the charity beer for Abbeydale breweries ‘Sunfest’ festival. Over the weekend we were very grateful to also partner with Seven Hills WI, who produced a whole range of savoury and sweet treats. From pork pies to carrot cake they managed to flog them…

Ladies Lunch 2017

2nd October 2017

We hosted our annual Cavendish Cancer Care Ladies Lunch at Baldwins Omega on Friday 29th September. Ladies from across South Yorkshire joined together to enjoy a wonderful lunch in aid of charity. This year we are pleased to announce that the event rose over £3500 which means we are able…

Run For All Sheffield 10k

29th September 2017

On Sunday 24th September the Sheffield 10k descended upon our Sheffield street streets and the Cavendish supporters came out in force! We’d like to send out a massive thank you and congratulations to all our runners, marshals and cheering supporters.

Chris takes on 4 Marathons in 12 months

5th September 2017

Do you think you would be able to complete 4 Marathons in the space of 12 months? Chris Billinghurst is doing just that! Running in memory of Kris Travis, who sadly passed away last year, Chris has already completed the Dorchester and Little Down Marathons, with the Bournemouth and Brighton…

David & Yvonne Kee 70th Birthday Celebrations

5th September 2017

We would like to say a big thank you to David and Yvonne Kee who donated £200 from David's 70th Birthday party to Cavendish Cancer Care. Yvonne says "We were welcomed when we first came and that has remained consistent. "

Wilson Field at Urban Challenge

31st August 2017

With the Urban Challenge being a little over a month ago, we would like to reflect on one particular team who took part on the event – the Wilson Field  Group. The four team members supported each other throughout the 4 stages of the challenge, most imp ortantly when completing…