Make a Difference In Southampton
Why Get Involved?
1. Challenge yourself – Run or Cycle for a cause
Races for All Levels – from young runners to experienced athletes, there’s a challenge for everyone!
From Inflatable 5Ks at the University of Southampton to half marathons across the South Coast, our Southampton events are open to all ages and abilities. Whether you’re a first-time fundraiser or a seasoned athlete, there’s a challenge with your name on it.
2. Make a real difference to Southampton patients
Support Southampton General Hospital – helping adults battling blood cancer across the South Coast.
Your fundraising supports a dedicated clinical research nurse at Southampton General Hospital, giving blood cancer patients across the South Coast access to potentially life-saving clinical trials they might not otherwise reach.
Learn more about how we support Leukaemia patients in Southampton.
3. Join a community that cares
When you fundraise for Cure Leukaemia in Southampton, you become part of a growing community of runners, cyclists, and fundraisers brought together by one shared goal: to cure blood cancer.
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of race day in a city that has always been a gateway to something greater, wearing your colours, cheered on by teammates who share your drive. But it goes beyond the event itself. Knowing that your efforts are directly funding research that gives real patients across the South Coast more time with the people they love makes every training run, every donation request, every mile completely worth it.
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
A proud port city with a spirit of adventure in its DNA, Southampton has no shortage of incredible charity events and fundraising opportunities!
When you take one on for Cure Leukaemia, you’re doing more than just taking part. You’ll feel the energy of being surrounded by people who share your motivation, the pride of pushing yourself further than you ever thought possible, and the deep satisfaction of knowing that your efforts are making a real and lasting difference to patients across the South Coast.
Whether you want to run, bounce or race your way along the South Coast, Southampton’s fundraising calendar is packed with opportunities to take on something truly extraordinary.
Fundraising examples
How your fundraising supports blood cancer patients in the South of England
The money raised through Southampton events goes directly towards:
- Funding a specialist research nurse at Southampton General Hospital, supporting blood cancer patients across the South Coast
- Expanding access to cutting-edge clinical trials for adult blood cancer patients across the region
- Accelerating the journey from laboratory discovery to life-saving treatment
Learn more about how Cure Leukaemia supports blood cancer patients in Southampton.
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