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What's happening at Weston Park Cancer Charity?

Our Big Purple Bus marks four months on the road!

In September 2023, we launched our huge ‘Big Purple Bus’ project which has already helped hundreds of people within our communities to access expert advice around available cancer support.

Celebrating fundraising in 2023!

We’ve taken a look back over 2023. Here’s a few of our highlights!

Patron and Retired Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Kash Purohit stars on Bargain Hunt!

Weston Park Cancer Charity Patron and Retired Consultant Clinical Oncologist Dr Kash Purohit is set to star on BBC’s hit show, Bargain Hunt on Monday 5 February at 12:15pm.

Our events line-up for 2024 – sign up now and get involved!

Are you looking to get involved in raising money for Weston Park Cancer Charity this year? Or maybe you’re training for one of our events listed below? You could help raise money for us at the same time as taking on one of the below challenges or joining us at one of our many fundraising events.

Fran Tod shares the importance of tailored bras during radiotherapy

As part of our commitment to making patient experience the best it can be as well as making our services accessible for everyone, back in 2022 we granted a fund to Weston Park Hospital’s radiotherapy department to purchase gift cards to help buy brand new bras for those that need them during and after treatment.

‘The coffee mornings have been a lifeline of support for me’ – Steve’s story

Steve, who was diagnosed with cancer in his head and neck in 2018, has praised our regular coffee mornings as a ‘lifeline of support’.

Waheeda Younis

Waheeda champions Weston Park Cancer Charity’s Big Purple Bus!

Angus's Story

“I remember how they treated my wife and now, how they treat me.”

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on volunteer, Maggie Cotton

As part of our Christmas Star Appeal, we’re shining the light onto some of our staff and volunteers from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on our Weston Park Hospital Stars

We’re shining the light onto some of our amazing staff from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on our Weston Park Stars

We’re shining the light onto some of our amazing staff from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity.

Christmas Star Appeal: Shining the light on volunteer, Jess Simmonite

As part of our Christmas Star Appeal, we’re shining the light onto some of our staff and volunteers from both Weston Park Hospital and Weston Park Cancer Charity. We’ve spoken to long-term volunteer Jess Simmonite about her amazing volunteer work with the charity.