Be Inspired - In their words...
Read about some of our amazing fundraisers success stories!
Three Comrades Take on Cancer
Two friends, Jamie Boyd and George Jerram, and I embarked on the biggest challenge of our lives by running the oldest endurance race in the world...
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Children's Ballet Recital
I am a ballet teacher that was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer and am now in remission thanks to an incredible team of doctors and nurses. During the difficult times of my treatment, I dreamt of...
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Beckenham Half Marathon 2016
I am a runner myself, and have completed 14 marathons as well as numerous triathlons, including Ironman Wales. Whilst out training one day in 2014, I had the idea of organising a half marathon in Beckenham...
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Chris' Baltic Cycle Ride
My name is Chris Nolan. A month after my second daughter was born in late 2012 I was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to my liver, and was given six months to live. After a year and a half of treatment, hope and negativity...
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The Bernice Cowen Memorial Fund
More than 400 people attended the recent Bernice Cowen Charitable Trust quiz evening, helping to raise £7,000 for Action Against Cancer. This follows on from two golf days held in Bernice's memory, which were both oversubscribed by friends...
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Ashling, family and friends go the distance for Action Against Cancer!
My family and I were all very saddened and shocked when our mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. As I'm sure is the same with everybody...
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Stewart's Half Marathon Challenge
My auntie has battled stoically with cancer for a number of years now. I wanted to do something to show my support to her whilst helping to support the leading lights...
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Cathy's coffee and cakes for AAC!
I was inspired when I read about the groundbreaking cancer drug development programmes conducted by Professor Stebbing and his team. I have two young children and want their future to...
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100km Thames Path Challenge!
A small group of Mums from Thomas’s Clapham came up with the crazy plan to take part in the Thames Path Challenge – a 100km walk along the Thames towpath from Putney to Henley...
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Barbara and Bet take on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks!
My dear friend Bet and I decided to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in 12 hours in support of Action Against Cancer, since we both have friends and family who have been affected by cancer...
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Tutu wearing walk from Hastings to Bexhill!
I'm Kay a mummy of twintastic little boys, Nicholas & Maximos. Last year August our lives were tipped upside down after I found a small lump and was given the devastating news that I had...
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Father and daughter Olympic stadium team!
Five months ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer which had spread to my liver and I was given only months to live. I was very fortunate to find Professor Stebbing who gave me a...
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Bob's Super Supper in aid of Action Against Cancer
I was initially introduced to the charity by Professor Justin Stebbing, who was treating me for liver cancer. I wanted to know more, so asked Justin to give me an overview of the charity...
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Tracey's horsing about for Action Against Cancer!
I decided to do two in hand dressage demonstrations with my horses, with all proceeds going to Action Against Cancer, in support of my best friend. I felt that the best...
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Sharon's marching mums! (and Amy's 'name the dog' competition)
When my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year the experience felt life changing. He had never been ill a day in his life, so to be told he had...
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