South Cumbria and Lancashire charity marks 40th anniversary

The regional district of CancerCare marked the landmark birthday with a glitzy event on Friday, March 1 at Morecambe Football Club.

The ball managed to raise £23,400 through donations on the night thanks, in part, to the help of Gift Aid.

Guests including the main Ball sponsor, the Port of Lancaster (Image: CancerCare)

Claire Mason, CancerCare’s Head of Fundraising and Marketing, said: “It was fantastic to see so many of our supporters, staff, volunteers, clients and local business partners come together to celebrate this milestone occasion for CancerCare.

"Everyone had such a fun evening, and there were many ways to get involved and raise some money, including a fabulous raffle, silent and live auctions and an opportunity to win a Golden Ticket prize."

CancerCare is an independent, local charity supporting people affected by cancer in north Lancashire and south Cumbria, with centres in Barrow, Kendal, Lancaster, and Morecambe.

Auction prize winner, Alison Birtle - the auction helped contribute to the £23,400 total (Image: CancerCare)

In 2023 alone the charity supported over 2,000 clients, ranging from the ages of three to 101, offering a range of support to people affected by cancer.

All the money raised from the evening will go towards keeping the charity running, with one on the next 40 years of dedicated service.

The event featured good food, entertainment, and a special look back at the work the charity has done since it began in 1983.

Volunteer, Lauren Armiland, hoping to win a Golden Ticket (Image: CancerCare)

The ball’s main sponsor was the Port of Lancaster at Glasson Dock, a trust port with a commitment to taking care of people and businesses close by and in the wider community.

CancerCare’s CEO Alison Stainthorpe said: “Through fundraising at events such as these, we’re able to ensure that no-one in our local community will have to face cancer alone.

"We hope to be able to keep that promise for another 40 years.”