Cancer Research Wales

Two fundraisers have completed an impressive three marathons over three continents in just 33 hours on their 3on3in33 challenge. Stuart Kershaw 32, who is based in Aberystwyth, and New Yorker Chris Cuddihy 59, recently completed a remarkable triple marathon challenge to raise money for Cancer Research Wales, a cause close to both of their hearts. [...]

One of our most popular fundraising events, the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge is back for 2013. Departing from Cardiff on the evening of Friday 24 th May and returning on Saturday 25 th May, the challenge takes in the beauty of Wales’ three highest peaks; Snowdon, Cader Idris and Pen-Y-Fan, in just 24 hours. For a minimum [...]

“It gives me great pleasure to act as patron for such an important charity. I’m proud to be associated with an organisation which values its supporters and works tirelessly to make a difference. Founded in 1966, Cancer Research Wales is Wales’ only independent cancer research charity; raising millions of pounds to fund research into the [...]

The new Cancer Research Wales Bridal Suite has opened in Taff Street, Pontypridd, stocking high-quality new and pre-owned wedding dresses, bridal accessories, bridesmaid dresses and mother-of-the bride outfits. The concept for the new store is based on the success of the original Bridal Suite in Whitchurch, Cardiff; a spacious, private and luxurious showroom, with the [...]

Cancer Research Wales’ Talbot Green charity shop will celebrate its first birthday with a fashion extravaganza. The ‘One Show’ event on Thursday 25 th April from 6pm-9pm, will include an exclusive fashion show displaying stylish bargains from the charity’s Talbot Green shop. Lucky fashionistas will also have the chance to bag themselves a celebrity bargain as [...]

Get fit and do something for Wales this spring, by taking part in the St David’s Day run on Sunday 3 rd March. Held in partnership with British Military Fitness, at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, there are both 5k and 10k routes available as well as a 1k event for children. So, whether you’re already in [...]

Principality Building Society has raised over £72,000 for its 2012 Charity of the Year, Cancer Research Wales, the most ever raised in a single year since the scheme began. As well as fundraising from staff at the 53 branches and 17 agencies, the record breaking total was boosted by donations generated from Member votes at [...]

A group of 40 Welsh runners from Carmarthen will be pounding the streets of Cardiff this weekend, in a marathon run for Cancer Research Wales. The mixed group of 40 runners, whose ages span three decades from early 20s to late 40s, will be running this Sunday’s Cardiff Half Marathon in aid of indigenous Welsh [...]

A team of six estate agent employees are swapping property for marathons to raise money for a Welsh cancer charity. Team PA, made up of staff from branches of Peter Alan across South Wales are taking on this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research Wales. Based at Velindre Hospital in Cardiff, [...]

Cardiff City players Darcy Blake and Craig Conway took time out of their busy training schedule to help put runners through their paces before the annual St David’s Day Run in support of Cancer Research Wales. Following their narrow Carling Cup defeat at the weekend, the Cardiff aces linked up with local runners to help with [...]

A sell out black tie ball in Caerphilly has raised more than £3,800 for Cancer Research Wales. The Sunflower Charity Ball, organised by Caerphilly couple Dawn and Mike Evans, was held at the Masonic Hall on November 12th. The evening kicked off with a Champagne reception followed by a Latin inspired performance from members of Elite [...]

Christmas shoppers heading to Cardiff City Centre can avoid the hustle and bustle of the big multistory car parks and help fight cancer at the same time. Cancer Research Wales will be running a Charity Car Park in the run up to the big day on Park Place in Cathays. Shoppers can leave their car all [...]