Young Lives vs Cancer

https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/join-our-fight/get-fundraising/get-fundraising-events/


A cancer diagnosis changes life in an instant. Alongside treatment, children, young people and their families can face overwhelming challenges, including financial pressure, isolation and the impact of being away from home.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we make sure no family has to face cancer alone. We provide the support, guidance and reassurance they need to navigate whatever lies ahead.

Together, with our supporters, we'll face it all.


How Your Support Helps

Every day 12 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. Yet not one of them has the same experience. All young cancer patients have different needs, opportunities and backgrounds and for some, the systems in place and gaps in support mean that their experiences are much more challenging than others. That’s why the support they receive must look beyond their diagnosis. It should provide them with what they need, so that they can go on to thrive no matter what. That’s why we exist.

We don’t receive any government funding so everything we do is thanks to amazing people like you taking on incredible challenges like this! From funding our brilliant Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers, our vital financial grants and our welcoming Homes from Home, your support means that we can be there for children and young people facing cancer, and their families, to ensure that having a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean you lose what makes you, you. Thank you.


All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Nottingham Running Festival 5k

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£24
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival 10k

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Nottingham Running Festival Half Marathon

Aug 30, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026

Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival 5K - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6BT, UK

Registration Price:£26
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival 10K - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6DB, UK

Registration Price:£30
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival Half Marathon - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6DB, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Birmingham Running Festival Junior Event - September 2026

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026

Park Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield B73 6DB, UK

Registration Price:£10
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 10K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£47
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Bakewell - 2.5K

Sep 12, 2026 - Sep 12, 2026

Bakewell DE45 1AH, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 2.5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£31
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Inflatable 5K - Cheltenham - 5K

Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 10, 2026

Evesham Rd, Cheltenham GL50 4SH, UK

Registration Price:£37
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.