CAC Climbers Against Cancer

02/09/2026

[SUPPORT] A Climbing Beyond Cancer peer support group has started up in Sheffield. The Depot's the place to be on Sunday Sept 20. Normal entry fee to the wall applies. but the session itself is free and you can climb all you want!

29/08/2026

[BEYOND] We've issued this press release to get the word out about our Climbing Beyond Cancer programme. You can be part of it, in one or more different ways - follow the link to find out more. https://climbersagainstcancer.org/beyond/ Prepare to be inspired!

25/08/2026

[EVENTS] The weekend of September 4 - 6 is a fest fest! We'll be at both Massonfest and Wilton Fest, with more merchandise than you can shake a CAC vest at!
Our latest article tells you all about how it, including how to sign up for Massonfest tickets and free workshops for ticket holders. Tickets fly out the door, so get on to it!
https://climbersagainstcancer.org/cac-at-massonfest-wiltonfest/

20/08/2026

[NEW GRANT] We wanted to give you more detail on the Newcastle University project we mentioned briefly in our recent newsletter. Is diagnostic radiation causing cancers in later life? That's what it aims to find out. Our latest article tells you all about it : https://climbersagainstcancer.org/diagnostic-radiation-linked-to-cancer/

29/07/2026

[NEWSLETTER] Newsletter number nine is hot off the press! Sizzling with news about grants, collaborations, products, fundraisers and events, it's a potted version of what's been going on here at Climbers Against Cancer. And a great summer read! Dive in!
https://loom.ly/RHiHXeY

28/07/2026

[PERSONAL STORY] Climbing beyond cancer and helping others as a rescue operation leader, Mehmet ÇAĞLAYAN's has climbed more mountains, real and symbolic, than most. He shared his story with us :https://loom.ly/XfToBxE

Turkish Mountaineering Federation trustee and photographer Mehmet talks about peaks and low points, his own battles and rescuing others.

17/07/2026

[FRIDAY FUNDRAISER] Hanne Doherty doesn't do things by halves. She's raising money for us over THREE events.
08/26 - L'Etape du Tour Femmes / Cycling 112km and taking on 3000m of climbing up Mont Ventoux
10/26 - Kielder Half Marathon / Running alongside Clare to celebrate her delivering a big F-U to cancer.
04/27 - London Marathon, a huge challenge for a non-runner!
All in honour of her mum, Margaret Davis, who lost her battle with cancer.
You can encourage Hanne through her JustGiving page : https://www.justgiving.com/page/hanne-tries-to-run

12/07/2026

[FUNDRAISER FRIDAY] Yes we know it's SUNDAY! We couldn't wait until Friday to share this brilliant fundraiser. "In 2022, cancer put me in a wheelchair and destroyed my confidence. In 2026, I am climbing beyond cancer and reclaiming the power over my body and mind. I want to inspire all impacted by cancer that there is hope beyond the diagnosis," says Josh.
He's certainly inspired us... find out more about his 21/22 July project (and support him if you can) on his JustGiving page : https://www.justgiving.com/page/joshua-cull-climbing-beyond-cancer We're all behind you Josh, crush it!

10/07/2026

[EVENT] If you're heading over to Chamonix for the World Climbing Series this weekend, make sure to pop by the Friction Dealer stand were they're VERY kindly making space for some of our T shirts and baseball caps. Given the weather, you might be glad of both on the place du Mont Blanc ! There will be some of those cool WC X CAC collab' T shirts, but stocks are limited so make sure you get yours before they run out!

📸 Sheila MCCARRON

01/07/2026

The Climbers Against Cancer team will be attending the Summer Games at in Manchester this weekend.
We will have the new UIAA and World Climbing t-shirts along with a few bargains.
Head over there and check it out, Jordan would love to see you there!
https://loom.ly/65maCSY

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