Cancer Research UK

The 2024 Jarrow Relay for Life was a celebration for the event raising more than £1million since it was launched in 2007.

Organisers celebrate another successful Jarrow Relay for Life

Neil Wheatley, and his daughter Emily, have completed a 24-hour litter pick to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Dad raises over £1,400 for cancer charity with 24-hour litter pick

Survivors march at Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Jarrow

Jarrow Relay for Life organisers celebrate raising more than £1m

South Shields cancer campaigner, Susan Mountain], is urging local candidates to make the general ele

South Shields Cancer Campaigner's Election Plea To Save More Lives

Body Combat instructors across South Tyneside want to “combat cancer one punch at a time”.

South Tyneside instructors host ‘Combatathon’ for Cancer Research

Janet getting her hair shaved
Credit: Paul Dix

Woman marks 10 years cancer free by shaving hair off for charity

Annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh at Monkton Stadium with David Ansell who is walking 10 miles a day for a 100 days.

British Empire Medal fundraiser celebrates major award nominations

Paula Fowler, left and Melanie Munroe have launched their prom appeal to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Image, Sunderland Echo.

Prom dresses wanted to help Cancer Research and save parents cash

Annual Cancer Research UK Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh at Monkton Stadium with survivors Bobby Jak, 12 and Lillie Slater, 19.

12 photos from Cancer Research UK Relay for Life Jarrow

Last year's Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.

Everything you need to know about Relay for Life Jarrow event

Cancer survival rates rise in South Tyneside.

Cancer survival rates rise in South Tyneside

Last year's Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.

International honour for Jarrow Race for Life event

Experts warn that these common foods can increase cancer risk

Action call over cancer figures.

Action call over fall in cancer diagnosis figures

Camden brewery has launched a new drink

Camden Town Brewery x Fawcett Society launch Arsenal women’s pint glass

How can I apply for the 2023 Great North Run? Ballot information and how to get involved. (Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

How can I apply for the 2023 Great North Run? Ballot information and how to get ...
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Relay for Life organiser Ann Walsh with brain tumour survivor Lily Slater ahead of the event at Monkton Stadium.

Jarrow's Relay for Life event scheduled to return this weekend

DJ's from former South Shields nightclubs are set to return in aid of Cancer Research UK

Event to bring back loved nightclub DJ's in fundraiser for Cancer Research UK

A quarter miss cancer tests.

Fears over missed cancer tests

The Salute to the 1940s performers.

Salute to the 1940s in South Shields

The Lavender Lasses who have passed the milestone of £40,000 raised for cancer research.

Forty thousand thank yous! Cancer Research bosses praise these outstanding South...

Mikail Hassan who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and who is the face of the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award, this year.

Help combat childhood cancer rates in the North East

Stan undergoing surgery

Bingo caller who lost voice to cancer reaches out to others

Billie-Jean Morris (left) and Louise Capstick

Duo brave icy waters every single day in November to raise hundreds for charity

The HPV vaccine is offered to girls and boys aged 12 and 13 years old (Photo: Getty Images)

HPV vaccine hailed life-saving as cervical cancer rates drop - who can get it?

Mark on the final day of his walking challenge, with his Mam

Nissan worker with terminal cancer raises over £4000 by walking 62 miles

The blood test can pinpoint exactly where in the body the disease is coming from (Photo: Getty Images)

New NHS blood test detects more than 50 types of cancer before symptoms show Claire Schofield

Mark Turbitt with pet dogs Woody (left) and Jessie.

Man battling terminal cancer determined to live life to the full

Joanne Thornton, Deputy Head Teacher, and Holly Cooper, Senior Lead Practitioner, presented the Cancer Research UK volunteers, John and Hazel Pickering, with the cheque for almost £3,000.

School helps raise £3,000 for cancer charity through day of inclusive events

See how many of these Race For Life scenes you remember.

9 photos from Race For Life events in South Tyneside over the years

You can donate your Tesco Clubcard points to help people in need - here’s how

The supermarket introduced a charity scheme during the pandemic allowing shoppers to contribute spare pennies. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Tesco accused of rounding up shopping bills to the nearest pound - without permi...

The charity warns that members of the public need to be careful about sun exposure, even in the UK (Photo: Shutterstock)

Skin cancer deaths have risen 150% since the 1970s - these are the signs and sym...

The research found that screening women earlier could save lives (Photo: Shutterstock)

Breast cancer screenings for women in their 40s 'could save lives' - according t...

Fundraisers took part in a 10k walk along The Leas for Cancer Research UK.

Lavender Lasses lace up for Race for Life at Home

The number of cancer patients seeing specialists during coronavirus has fallen -...

Race for Life at Herrington Country Park last year.

All North East's Race for Life events cancelled due to virus threat

Race For Life events in aid of Cancer Research UK have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

How you can take part in the Race For Life from the safety of your home during l...

Sue Ryder hospices across the UK could close - here’s why

Peter Kay has rescheduled his cancelled Dance For Life tour two years later - he...

The Lavender Lasses' Hilary Jago and Stephen Pippin, marketing manager for Richmond Taxis are offering a free Christmas Market shuttle service.

How you can get free shuttle bus to South Shields' Christmas market

Friends and family of Michael Hall, who passed away in May 2019, have set up a foundation in his memory.

Loved ones launch foundation in Michael’s memory

Make sure you're not ignoring important symptoms (Photo: Shutterstock)

Liver cancer deaths are on the rise - these are symptoms you should know about

New clothing brand celebrates ‘Sanddancers’

The Lavender Lasses at the Cancer Research UK coffee morning

'Lavender Lasses' hoping to hit £30,000 for Cancer Research UK

Hazel and John Pickering have raised £400,000 for Cancer Research UK since 2002.

Charity champions reach £400,000 for Cancer Research UK

The Jarrow Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium in Jarrow.

Look back over 13 photos of Jarrow Relay For Life as fundraiser marks £750,000 m...

Ann Walsh and fundraisers celebrate the milestone

Jarrow Relay For Life fundraisers reach incredible £750,000 milestone for Cancer...

The original Dolly Mixtures on stage at The Customs House

Generous theatre-goers raise thousands for charity at The Dolly Mixtures show

Michael Hall

Tragic dad who never got to meet his baby daughter to be remembered at charity f...

The annual Relay for Life at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow.

Relay for Life hailed a success as it raises more than £63,000

Lily Slater and Ann Walsh at the start line.

Relay for Life fundraiser kicks off in Jarrow

The Candles of Hope light the way at Monkton Stadium

Cancer Research UK’s Relay For Life returns to Jarrow's Monkton Stadium

Cancer survivors Pauline Fowler and mother Lynne Storey (R) at Monkton Stadium ahead of annual Relay for Life with event orgainser Ann Walsh

South Tyneside cancer survivors to open Relay for Life

Mortimer Community College Cancer Research Race for Life

Students put on their running shoes for Cancer Research