Supporter stories
At the heart of The Institute of Cancer Research are its people: the scientists and clinicians in our labs who are driving forward our research, the patients whose lives have improved because of our discoveries and, last but not least, our supporters who help make our work possible.
Their reasons for supporting us are as varied as the events they choose to do and we appreciate every ounce of energy our supporters put in. We are grateful for every penny they raise to help us make the discoveries that defeat cancer.
Breast cancer survivor keeps running as a legacy to her father
Jenny Walsh is running the London Marathon following her recovery from breast cancer and the death of her father from stomach cancer.
And I would run 500 miles… for cancer research
Adam Lee, from Enfield, took on 12 ultra-marathons over the course of seven months to raise money for The Institute of Cancer Research and help ‘give something back’ after his mum was successfully treated for breast cancer.
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Matt rode 250km across Norway and Sweden on a husky sled to live by his late grandfather’s mantra
Matt Nixon, 41, from Stratford upon Avon completed an arctic husky trail across Norway and Sweden in honour of his grandfather.
Manchester father releases EP to fundraise in son’s honour
To mark Brain Tumour Awareness Month in March 2021, Chris Nelson produced spoken word poems and music inspired by his son, Blaise, to raise money for brain cancer research.