Cancer Research UK Reg charity no: 1089464

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses.

We carry out scientific research to help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. We have discovered new ways to beat the disease that have saved hundreds of thousands of lives across the world.

One in three of us will get cancer at some point in our lives. Our groundbreaking work, funded almost entirely by the general public, will ensure that millions more people survive.

Find out more about Cancer Research UK and the latest developments in cancer research.

Visit our patient information website, CancerHelp UK, for information about cancer and cancer care for people with cancer and their families.

Run 10k for Cancer Research

Run 10K for Cancer Research UK, supported by Tesco, is a series of 41 events held in stunning and unique locations across the country. It’s a perfect opportunity to get out into the great outdoors and raise money to help beat cancer.

All the money raised will go towards funding the work of Cancer Research UK’s 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses to find new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer.

Join 50,000 men and women who will take up the challenge this autumn to Run 10k and raise just over £5m to help fund Cancer Research UK’s vital work.

Running 10k is an achievable challenge for everyone with some training and our website aims to provide you with some great training support to ensure you cross that finish line with a huge smile and sense of achievement.

Enter today www.run10k.org

It’s a Girl Thing

Breast Cancer is a threat to woman throughout the UK. One in nine will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives.

Cancer Research UK is the largest funder of breast cancer research in the United Kingdom. Please help us raise vital funds for our life-saving work during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October by organising your own fundraising event, purchasing one of our pink products or joining your local walk.

There are several ways you can support Cancer Research UK. You can take part in one of our events, volunteer in your local area, make a donation or do your own fundraising.  Any contribution you make will help us to continue our vital research.