Make a Difference in Oxford
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 scenic 5K trail runs along the Thames at Marlow to half marathons through the stunning Oxfordshire countryside at Henley-on-Thames, our Oxford 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 Oxford patients
Support the Churchill Hospital – helping adults battling blood cancer across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region.
Your fundraising supports a dedicated clinical research nurse at the Churchill Hospital, working at the heart of one of the world’s leading medical research cities, giving blood cancer patients across Oxfordshire access to potentially life-saving clinical trials they might not otherwise reach.
Learn more about how we support Leukaemia patients in Oxford.
3. Join a community that cares
When you fundraise for Cure Leukaemia in Oxford, 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 been at the forefront of world-changing research for centuries, wearing your colours along the banks of the Thames, 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 Oxfordshire 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
From the dreaming spires of the city centre to the stunning Thames-side trails at Marlow and Henley, Oxford 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 Oxfordshire.
Whether you want to run riverside trails or race through the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Oxford’s fundraising calendar is packed with opportunities to take on something truly extraordinary.
Fundraising examples
How your fundraising supports blood cancer patients in Oxford
The money raised through Oxford events goes directly towards:
- Funding a dedicated clinical research nurse at the Churchill Hospital, in the heart of one of the world’s greatest research cities
- Expanding access to cutting-edge clinical trials for adult blood cancer patients across Oxfordshire and the surrounding region
- Accelerating the journey from laboratory discovery to life-saving treatment
More about how Cure Leukaemia supports blood cancer patients in Oxford.
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