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.
‘Leaving a gift in your Will is to leave a legacy of hope’ - Tina's Story
Tina Regan, 68, has been touched by cancer personally and has seen the devastating impact it has had on her immediate family. That is why she has pledged to leave a gift in her Will to fund our vital research.
ICR research hub named in honour of Artemis Wood
In September 2021, we welcomed the family of Artemis Alice Wood to our new Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery, to learn more about the leukaemia research they have generously supported.
Marathon runner dedicates each mile to someone who had died from cancer
Mark Gray is running a ‘mile a memory’ at the London marathon. 26 miles will be dedicated to 26 people in Mark’s life who have died from cancer.
Inspirational young woman smashes target of raising £21K for the ICR before 21st birthday
Amy Elvidge, a determined young woman from Southend-on-Sea has smashed her goal of raising £21,000 for cancer research before her 21st birthday in September 2019.