Virtual Donations

Support Dave as he takes on the Leeds Marathon on 11 May 2025 raising vital funds for the Active Against Cancer Services, as part of Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC).

On 12 August 2025, I will be running the Cumbria Way in one day, in aid of Active Against Cancer (AAC). This will be the hardest challenge I’ve ever taken on, covering 118 km, 2775 m total ascent and 2842 m descent in less than 24 hours.

Members of Taylors of Harrogate are undertaking the National Three Peaks as part of their overarching fundraising for the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU), through Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) as their branch Charity. This incredible 24-hour challenge from Saturday 3 to Sunday 4 May 2025 as facilitated by Sky Blue Adventures will take participants across Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)!  All funds raised are contributing to their overarching support which will help to provide an additional enhanced space in the SCBU for parents and families enabling them to remain with their baby throughout their admission. This…

It has been just over two years since I was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and since then I have undergone various treatments to help manage the condition including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiotherapy. These have all helped to manage the cancer so far. This treatment and exceptional care has been carried out by excellent staff, such as those in the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre at Harrogate District Hospital.  Throughout this period, I have also had tremendous support from Active Against Cancer (AAC) who have helped me with my fitness level and with the recovery after each treatment and…

This year Wetherby Runners A.C. has selected Active Against Cancer (AAC) as their chosen charity for 2025. The decision was taken at the AGM following a presentation by a club member, David Yeomans, who outlined the outstanding support AAC provided in getting him fit for an operation and in the 6 month post operation recovery journey. AAC is part of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) with Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) being the registered Charity for HDFT.  David is preparing for the Wetherby 10k which will be held at Wetherby Racecourse on Sunday 14 September 2025 along…

I started running during COVID-19 to get some exercise in and get away from my desk for some time a day. I had only ran 5km runs but in recent years have decided to step it up and increasingly challenge myself. The Leeds Half Marathon on Sunday 11 May 2025 will be my first long distance running event and I wanted to mark that by fundraising for HHCC. Being able to enhance the experience for service users and staff at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) and all the good work this charity does is a great motivator for…

I have been very fortunate to gain a London Marathon place through my running club, this will be my first ever marathon! I feel very lucky to of been given this opportunity to participate & experience this iconic marathon!    I have decided therefore to support the Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity (HHCC) Great Start in Life Foundation (GSILF).  I am raising money to benefit local children, young people and their families receiving care provided by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust!   I’m quite passionate about running and the mental health and well-being benefits. I didn’t take up running until…

I am delighted to be getting involved in some epic challenges during 2025 by taking on; The National Three Peaks in 24 hours from 2 – 3 May 30K Stepathon whilst celebrating HHCC’s 30th Birthday on 5 June The Great North Run on 7 September. I am doing these phenomenal challenges in aid of the Great Start in Life Foundation, a cause close to my heart supporting children and young people in the communities they live within across Yorkshire and the North East. With these funds, support for children and young people across the Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trusts…

It has been nearly two and a half years since my diagnosis of incurable pancreatic and liver cancer and six months since I completed my eight month Lutathera treatment.  The three month scan was very positive and indicates that I will hopefully have another two years of life with limited additional medical requirements beyond my daily pills and monthly injections. For this I cannot thank the wonderful Doctors and Nurses of the NHS enough for giving me and my family a new hope. However I could not have had or completed the course of treatment without the support of Active…

In place of traditional wedding gifts, Ruth and James are asking for donations for various charities close to their heart, one of which is Harrogate Hospital & Community Charity’s (HHCC) for the Active Against Cancer (AAC) Service. In January 2024, Ruth was diagnosed with breast cancer. During Ruth’s treatment, AAC were instrumental in her rehabilitation following breast cancer surgery, as well as keeping her active during chemotherapy in order to try to alleviate some of the side effects of the treatment.   AAC help to support patients with the physical and mental battle that comes with a cancer diagnosis, helping…