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December Update

This festive season, we want to say a huge thank you for everything you do to support our mission to beat cancer. From styling windows with pre-loved fashion to getting stuck into fundraising for our in-store campaigns, you’re at the heart of our shop teams and play a vital role in keeping our shops running smoothly.

We’re so grateful for your energy, passion and commitment. Every hour you give helps to power our life-saving research – and it’s thanks to research that we’re able to make a difference for people affected by cancer. It takes all of us to make progress – thank you for playing your part.

Best wishes,

Julie Byard, Director of Trading, Cancer Research UK

Your support is powering research

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To celebrate the festive season, our Science Engagement team have recorded a special video message to thank you for your contributions to Cancer Research UK this year. Hear from Lydia, one of our Science Engagement Managers, who shines a spotlight on how your support is powering research breakthroughs.

Watch now

Celebrating our volunteers

We’re celebrating our amazing volunteer communities on our Volunteer Hub.

Visit the Hub to catch up on some of this year’s volunteering highlights(PDF) - from Campaigns Ambassadors supporting our policy calls at the heart of Westminster, to fundraisers abseiling down the Francis Crick Institute!

Visit the Hub

Inspiring stories from our volunteers

Ruth and Wilson's story

We’re sharing some of our volunteers’ inspiring stories – including shop volunteers Ruth and Wilson, who have been supporting Cancer Research UK for nearly two decades.

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Everyone has a little time to spare. Even dedicating just half a day can bring meaningful companionship and the satisfaction of knowing you've helped move research forward that little bit further.

Cancer Detectives

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With your help, over the past 50 years our work has pioneered breakthroughs that have helped double cancer survival in the UK. We’re proud to partner with Channel 4 on the powerful new series, Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures, which shines a light on pioneering cancer research and the people behind it. The three-part series explores the work of three world-class scientists – Professor Sarah Blagden, Dr Richard Mair and Professor Caroline Dive – who are transforming the future of cancer prevention, detection and treatment. You can stream all three episodes of Cancer Detectives: Finding the Cures now on Channel 4.

Stream now on Channel 4

We're here to support you

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Cancer Chat

A moderated discussion forum where you can talk to others affected by cancer, share experiences and get support.

Cancer Chat

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The Retail Trust

As one of our shop volunteers you have access to tailored, free and confidential health and wellbeing support.

The Retail Trust

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Volunteer Hub

Find useful information and resources for volunteers and stay up to date with the latest news and updates.

Volunteer Hub

If you received a link to this information by text message it is because you volunteer in one of our shops. If you’re no longer volunteering with us, please email us at volunteering@cancer.org.uk.