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.
Fast friends run half marathon around London’s greatest landmarks
Janet Jennings and Sarah Sexton are running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for The Institute of Cancer Research, London, in memory of their mums who died from cancer.
Runner inspired by friend takes her place in #teamICR
Jess Oldfield has been inspired to raise money for The Institute of Cancer Research, London, after the death of her colleague and friend Marika Wiebe-Williams, who was a valued member of #teamICR.
Marika set to run three marathons in a month for The ICR despite her incurable breast cancer
Avid runner Marika Wiebe-Williams swears cancer will not take her love of running away from her. She takes on the London, Milton Keynes, and Edinburgh marathons in a month to raise money for the Institute of Cancer Research, London, with her ‘running husband’ William Anderson.
Librarian closes chapter on another charity challenge
Along with 15 other walkers, librarian Rosemary set off at the beginning of November to tackle the mountains of Kerala, India. The expedition took the group across the state of Kerala and over the Western Ghats – a UNESCO-listed mountain chain spanning six states.