Supporter stories

Bowel cancer
I never thought I would be in my thirties and have cancer

When Nick noticed that he had been feeling much more tired than usual, it didn’t even cross his mind that it could be cancer. But then everything changed.

Brain cancer
I was diagnosed with the most aggressive, incurable brain cancer - glioblastoma

Jesse was told she had 18 months to live, after originally being assured that people her age didn't get this type of brain cancer - grade four glioblastoma. 

Ovarian cancer
I didn't think I would have any future - but your support gave me hope

Your support has helped give Fiona more time to live her life with the people she loves, by funding research that helped uncover a revolutionary new drug for ovarian cancer

Tamron Little and her family smile for a photo together in the sunshine
Mesothelioma
I was described as a walking miracle

It was after the birth of her first child at only age 21 when Tamron learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma – a rare but deadly type of cancer. 

I'm running my 12th marathon for my sister and everyone affected by cancer

Mike is running for Worldwide Cancer Research to raise money in memory of his sister Claire, who passed away after being diagnosed with breast cancer

There’s nothing quite like running a marathon!

Meet Jude, one of our incredible Curestarters taking part in the 2022 London Marathon.

Cervical cancer
I don’t want anyone to know the pain of losing their Jade

Courtney always looked up to her big sister, Jade. She viewed her as a second mother; someone who was always there for her when she needed her. Now she's on a mission to start new cancer cures in her memory.

Curestarter Alice and Dr Jamie team smile for a photo with the rest of the University College London lab team after a tour of the Worldwide Cancer Research project
General cancer research
Finding cures for cancer is my dream

13-year-old Alice has always wanted to help others and dreams of helping to find cancer cures to give people more time with their loved ones.