Charity Events in Cambridge

Find charity events and fundraising opportunities in Cambridge. From fun runs to half marathons across Cambridgeshire and beyond, challenge yourself with a charity event in one of the world's greatest cities of discovery and support blood cancer patients!

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Make a Difference In Cambridge

Every pound you raise directly funds life-saving blood cancer research and clinical trials at Addenbrooke's Hospital, situated at the heart of the world-renowned Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the most advanced centres for medical research and innovation on the planet.
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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 5Ks and 10Ks to half marathons across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region, our Cambridge 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 Cambridge patients

Support Addenbrooke’s Hospital – helping young patients and adults battling blood cancer across Cambridgeshire and the East of England.

Your fundraising supports dedicated clinical research nurses at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, giving blood cancer patients across the region access to potentially life-saving clinical trials they might not otherwise reach. At Addenbrooke’s, our funding also forms part of the ATICUS Network, bringing world-class paediatric blood cancer research to young patients at one of the world’s most advanced medical campuses.

Learn more about how we support Leukaemia patients in Cambridge.

3. Join a community that cares

When you fundraise for Cure Leukaemia in Cambridge, 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 shaped the course of human discovery for centuries, 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 Cambridgeshire and the East of England more time with the people they love makes every training run, every donation request, every mile completely worth it.

Browse Cambridge Events

Explore upcoming charity events in Cambridge and sign up to fundraise for Cure Leukaemia.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

A city synonymous with world-changing breakthroughs and scientific discovery, Cambridge 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 Cambridgeshire and the East of England.

Whether you want to run or ride across the beautiful Cambridgeshire countryside, Cambridge’s fundraising calendar is packed with opportunities to take on something truly extraordinary.

Fundraising examples

How your fundraising supports blood cancer patients in Cambridge

The money raised through Cambridge events goes directly towards:

  • Funding dedicated clinical research nurses at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
  • Expanding access to cutting-edge clinical trials for adult blood cancer patients across Cambridgeshire and the East of England
  • Supporting the ATICUS Network at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, dedicated to paediatric stem-cell transplant trials
  • Accelerating the journey from laboratory discovery to life-saving treatment

More about how Cure Leukaemia supports blood cancer patients in Cambridge.

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Find charity events in Cambridge that you can join in to help raise funds for Addenbrooke's Hospital.

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