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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.
Learn moreLadies Lunch 2017
19th June 2017
Taking place on Friday 29th September at Baldwins Omega, we are hosting our always popular Ladies Lunch. For £30 per person you will enjoy food, fizz and shopping! We are also pleased to announce that Izzi will be showcasing her fabulous clothing during a fashion show on the day.
Learn moreWhitney 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…
Learn moreCongratulations 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.
Learn moreAcoustic Thursday’s Takeover
8th May 2017
Taking place on Thursday 25th May, Humble Williams and Oh Papa are playing at the Olive lounge in aid of Cavendish Cancer Care. The Olive Lounge in Wickersley, Rotherham host Acoustic Thursdays weekly and have let us host this evening in a one off opportunity. Humble Williams is a singer…
Learn moreStart 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…
Learn moreShaney’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…
Learn moreThanks 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…
Learn moreA 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…
Learn moreChris Helme at The Greystones
9th March 2017
Chris Helme, who first rose to prominence as the front man of John Squire’s post-Stone Roses band ‘The Seahorses’ released his debut solo album in more recent years. He is rightfully remembered for the anthemic Britpop classics Love Is The Law and Blinded By The Sun…
Learn moreCavendish Beer Festival
9th March 2017
Make the Cavendish Beer Festival part of your St Patrick’s weekend celebrations and join us at DINA Venue, Sheffield on March 18th in support of local charity Cavendish Cancer Care. Prices; General admission – £6 VIP admission – £12 (VIP including designated seating…
Learn moreHarry Potter 20th Anniversary celebration
9th March 2017
On Wednesday 15th March, we will be gathering wizards and muggles from across Sheffield and surrounding areas for a magical event to celebrate the 20th Anniversary since ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ was published and also the release of the new film ‘Fantastic Beasts…
Learn moreBe Our Guest
9th March 2017
“Be Our Guest!” by Little Glass Slipper Productions Join us for an immersive evening of excitement, enchantment and entertainment designed to tantalise the five senses. General admission – £15 per ticket VIP admission – £SOLD OUT Both tickets include a welcome drink on…
Learn moreEast meets West Art Exhibition
9th March 2017
The theme of the event is ‘East and West’ and will incorporate artworks in relation to the differences in culture between these two diverse areas. The exhibition will feature work from James Bowie to exhibit a collection of his works. Additionally, this night will include raffles,…
Learn moreLynn’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…
Learn moreChris 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…
Learn more24 Hour Musical 2017
7th February 2017
The University of Sheffield Students’ Union Theatre Company are back this February with their popular charity 24 hour West End musical.
Learn moreCavendish 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.
Learn moreWe 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!
Learn moreHonorary 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!
Learn more90’s Lip Sync Birthday Battle
10th January 2017
In aid of Cavendish Cancer Care, Sheffield Hallam University students are hosting a 90's Lip Sync Birthday Battle to help celebrate our 25th year!
Learn moreSheffield Together 2017
10th January 2017
Walk, jog or run - do 5k or 10k - that doesn't matter! All that matters is that you do it and raise money for Sheffield families affected by cancer!
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