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Endurer runners encouraged to rise to the cancer cause
31st August 2017
UPDATE: Unfortunately the the organisers of Endurer Events are no longer able to go ahead with the event and have cancelled both the 23rd and 24th September dates. We’d like to apologise to anyone who was supporting us and is disappointed at missing out. If you would like to take…
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Paul Holmes Skydives for Cavendish Cancer Care
18th August 2017
Paul Holmes, director of Wednesdayite has recently taken on the epic challenge of a helicopter skydive, and with the help of fellow Football supporters has raised, so far, more than £3,000 through sponsorship and donations from the use of the Wednesdayite car park. Thanks Paul
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Join Team Cav for the Sheffield 10k
17th August 2017
It’s back … following its debut in 2016, the much talked-about Asda Foundation Sheffield 10K returns on Sunday 24th September. Thousands took part in 2016, and it’s set to be even bigger and better in 2017, so save your place now. Contact Jonny@cavcare.org.uk
Learn moreTropic Skincare Pampering Challenge
17th August 2017
Do you love a good spa day, but can’t find the time to actually go? Then do we have the challenge for you! Tropic Skincare have launched a pampering challenge for you and your friends to do at home. So grab some bubbly and get the girls round for some…
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Steel City Derby Challenge
8th August 2017
Sunday 24th September sees the return of the Steel City Derby which coincides with the popular Asda Foundation Sheffield 10K from Janes Tomlinson’s Run for All. As a partner charity Cavendish Cancer Care has access to places in the run and we have decided…
Learn moreWorking with NCS
25th July 2017
This year, Cavendish Cancer Care are proud to be working with the National Citizen Service here in Sheffield. The NCS is a not for profit social enterprise, backed by the UK Government to provide 15-17 year olds with the opportunities to take on different challenges and build their skills for…
Learn moreOpen Challenges
25th July 2017
Have you ever dreamt of doing something amazing for charity? Have you wanted to push yourself and give something back to a cause close to your heart? Or do you just want to undertake a life changing physical challenge? Why not take part in an Open Challenge for Cavendish…
Learn moreGlee Bah Gum
25th July 2017
We would like to say a big thank you to all those involved in Glee Bah Gum community glee club, who performed together to raise money for Cavendish Cancer Care. Their efforts managed to raise a huge £415.24! The money raised will go directly towards providing support for local families…
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Looking Back on the Urban Challenge
21st July 2017
Our first ever Urban Challenge took place on Sunday 9th July, with sunny weather and participants eager to take on the challenge, it was set to be a day to remember. With the event running throughout the day, and a competition set to see…
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We Need Your Vote!
21st July 2017
We have been lucky enough to be nominated for the Sheffield Mutual 2017 Charity Award We now need your help to be in with a chance of winning the £5,000 that they are offering. This money will go towards helping us to keep our doors open and continue to…
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Another fantastic year with M&S Fargate
17th July 2017
Our brilliant two year partnership with Marks and Spencer on Fargate has with massive support from our volunteers, customers in store and the staff of the branch we have raised a fantastic £38,000.
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Whitney and Georgia’s Skydive
15th June 2017
Massive thanks to Whitney Travis and Georgia who took on a skydive in memory of her husband Kris and raised £1400. Donations in Kris’s memory have topped the tens of thousands and we…
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Congratulations to Hallamshire RUFC
17th May 2017
Everyone at Cavendish Cancer Care were delighted when Hallamshire RUFC adopted us as their charity of the season raising more than £1000 from their annual charity match. Their support has continued throughout the season with our logo featuring on the teams shirts and shorts.
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Start of a brew-tiful relationship
3rd May 2017
Cavendish Cancer Care are delighted to have been chosen as the first official charity partner of Abbeydale Brewery. We have had a great relationship with the brewery for a many years and have enjoyed their support on a number of fundraising evenings. We are looking…
Learn moreCavendish Cancer Buddies
27th April 2017
Cavendish Cancer Buddies are a group of volunteers who have either had cancer themselves or have cared for someone with cancer. Because they have “been there” they can listen to the things that people can’t always say to their family and friends, and won’t judge what you say.
Learn moreSweet Charity- The Smarties Challenge!
24th April 2017
As one of the chosen charities for the Mistress Cutler Challenge, we at challenging you to get involved with the Sweet Charity. It’s really simple, all you have to do is is enjoy a tube of Smartie’s, and then fill it back up with 20p pieces…
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Shaney’s sponsored haircut
20th April 2017
This is Shaney Otter, she decided that she wanted to find a way to raise funds to support our work especially our Children and Young People’s Service. She had also heard about a charity called The Little Princess Trust who take hair to make wigs…
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Thanks to Wosskow Brown
29th March 2017
South Yorkshire based solicitors Wosskow Brown have raised £2,240 for Sheffield based Cavendish Cancer Care. Wosskow Brown raised this amount of money through many different ways; including: a firework display at Wentworth Woodhouse, a Charity Sports Quiz Night at Genting Casino and even two ‘Free…
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A great prize from Enterprise.
17th March 2017
All at Cavendish Cancer Care were delighted when as part of our ongoing partnership with the Sheffield Hallam University Facilities Department we were introduced to Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Enterprise through their foundation donate regularly to charities around the globe and we were lucky enough to receive…
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Lynn’s Miles
8th March 2017
This is Lynn. She used to work at Cavendish as Head of Therapy until her retirement but Cavendish is always close to her heart. Lynn has just completed a year long challenge walking 25 miles every month for our 25th anniversary year. That’s a…
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Chris dons his DJ to run for Cavendish
6th March 2017
We are delighted that Chris Heaton has taken on the challenge of running in our precious London Marathon place, his friends and family thought his running days had ceased but we’ve managed to drag him out of retirement for one last trot. Chris has a…
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Cavendish Blog: Russ Hall “It’s not the 70s”
1st February 2017
RUSS HALL has just joined the Fundraising Team at Cavendish Cancer Care. Russ's experience of Cavendish started when he was a patient himself, some six years ago. Now he works to ensure that other people have access to the support he did.
Learn moreMistress Cutler’s Challenge 2017
31st January 2017
Businesses across the city region are being urged to sign up for this year’s Mistress Cutler’s Challenge lead by Mistress Cutler Dr Julie Edwards in support of The Children’s Hospital Charity and Cavendish Cancer Care.
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We need your help! Bag packing dates!
18th January 2017
We’ve had a great start to our second year as local charity partner for the M&S store on Fargate! Could you spare some time to help us raise vital funds? We have bag packing slots available Friday 27th January and we need your help!
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Honorary Doctorate for Cavendish Founder
11th January 2017
Today we’re celebrating a very special award - Founder and Life President of Cavendish Cancer Care, David Simons, has been awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine by the University of Sheffield!
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