Active Against Cancer

05/08/2025

💒 Their big day is almost here - we'd like to extend warm congratulations to Ruth Slack and her fiancé, James Buckley, as they celebrate their wedding this Saturday (9th August).

💍 The couple have kindly asked for donations to - and several other charities - in lieu of wedding gifts and we'd like to thank them for this very kind gesture.

https://hhcc.co.uk/hhcc-post/ruth-and-james-wedding-fundraising-for-active-against-cancer/

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

01/08/2025

👟 There's still time to sign up to our Summer Sweat fundraiser.

All you need to do is register via the link, gather a team of friends, and walk, jog or run a virtual route around . Everyone's collective steps will count towards the 375km total.

Stay active and support the work of this

https://hhcc.co.uk/hhcc-events/active-against-cancers-summer-sweat/

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

30/07/2025

👊 Want to stay active this August? Grab your friends and sign up for our Summer Sweat fundraiser.

Why join?
📍 It's a virtual race around Yorkshire's beautiful landmarks.
📍 As it's virtual, you won't get drenched in a Yorkshire downpour!
📍 It's an interactive activity you can do with your friends.
📍 And it's a great way to raise money for our service as you stay active.

https://hhcc.co.uk/hhcc-events/active-against-cancers-summer-sweat/

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

28/07/2025

"They feel well supported." Alison Hornshaw, care co-ordinator on the urology nursing team highlights some of the benefits that patients who engaged with the programme noticed.

These benefits include:
✅ both social and physical benefits
✅ improved fitness
✅ an ability to better cope with their treatments

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/

25/07/2025

👬 If you're new to or simply want to read a bit more about the team, click on the link below. Thank you to one of our patients who commented that:

"I couldn’t have got through it without the team’s support. Thank you, you’re all amazing."

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

23/07/2025

🎶 What: Nidderdale Messiah
📆 When: Sunday 23rd November 2025
⛪️ Where: Holy Trinity Church, Knaresborough
✨ Chosen charity for 2025: Active Against Cancer

News about ticket sales to be shared later in the summer - watch this space.

https://www.nidderdalemessiah.org.uk/

Nidderdale Messiah Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

22/07/2025

🚶‍♀️ It's a walking this week.

Enjoy a 5K stroll round the sunny Stray this Saturday with Harrogate 5K Your Way, Move Against Cancer crew on July 26th.

Our next 5K Your Way meet up at Harrogate parkrun is this Saturday 26th July. Our ambassadors will be walking it this month, join us for a walk and chat round some or all of the 5K course or come to say ‘hello’ before doing Harrogate parkrun at your own pace.

See you 8.45/8.50am by our blue 5K Your Way banner located near the finish line.

5K Your Way. Move Against Cancer meet ups are open to anyone affected by cancer, whether personally or through supporting a loved one.

Active Against Cancer

19/07/2025

As our patient highlights in their feedback, it's perfectly natural to feel anxious before your first class at .

That's why we've included information on our website to answer the most commonly-asked questions. There are also videos showing the classes and details about what you need to bring.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/what-to-expect-at-your-first-exercise-class/

16/07/2025

"I wasn't sure about it."

It's natural to feel overwhelmed when you receive a cancer diagnosis. The uncertainty Dave felt when he first heard about the service reflects the sense of overwhelm many people recognise at such a difficult time.

Read more about how our specialist exercise classes can support your recovery during this challenging time.

https://activeagainstcancer.nhs.uk/

15/07/2025

Another fabulous bake sale organised by Sylvia and Lindsey 👏🏼 of Friends of Active Against Cancer.

Many thanks to our hardworking organisers and to everyone who baked treats and came along to support the event. 🧁

Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity

15/07/2025

🏌️‍♀️ Calling all you golfers!

Friends of Active Against Cancer have an unclaimed raffle prize which will delight golf lovers. Valid until January 1st 2026, the prize entitles up to four people to play an 18-hole round of golf at Knaresborough Golf Club.

are offering this prize to anyone in the community in return for a donation of their choice.

If you would like this prize, please don't reply to this post. Instead, DM Sylvia and Lindsey at Friends of Active Against Cancer before the end of the day on Friday 18th J uly.