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York Against Cancer is an independent, local charity providing practical help and support for patients and their families living with cancer across York, North and East Yorkshire.
Established in 1987 by three colleagues, Professor Steve Leveson, Colin Garner and John Craven, York Against Cancer was created to help raise funds in order to improve support and research into cancer in the local area.
Over the past 36 years, the charity has raised more than £20 million which has been invested into funding a range of initiatives and services, from world-leading research at the Jack Birch Unit in York, to offering cancer patients free transport to radiotherapy treatment every working day. The charity also provides free respite breaks at two luxury properties to help people recuperate from cancer treatment, and opened their brand new cancer support centre The Leveson Centre in 2023. York Against Cancer are proud to have also funded a range of medical innovations, such as Yorkshire’s first mobile chemotherapy unit and York Hospital’s surgical robot.
As a charity, they continue to grow and develop their services all thanks to the ongoing support they receive from local donors, individuals, businesses and groups who raise money on their behalf. Their aims today are the same as they were when the charity was founded; to support as many people affected by cancer as possible.
To learn more about the services available, or how to donate or fundraise on their behalf, visit the website; www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk
