Dorset Cancer Care Foundation

24/07/2026

From cancer patient to four-time Team GB medallist. 💙

Huge congratulations to Bournemouth's Louise Rowland, who has won four silver medals representing Great Britain at the European Dragon Boat Championships.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, Louise received financial support from the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation during one of the toughest times of her life. Following her recovery, she discovered Dragon Boat Racing, a sport that helped rebuild her strength, confidence and wellbeing.

Just four years later, she stood proudly on the podium wearing Team GB colours, winning silver in every race.

Louise's journey is a powerful reminder that with the right support, hope and determination, incredible things are possible. We are so proud to have played a small part in her story and wish her every success in her future competitions.

📖 Read Louise's incredible story here: bit.ly/4wUyHdb

If you or someone you know is struggling financially following a cancer diagnosis, we're here to help. Whether it's replacing a worn-out washing machine, helping with mortgage payments, travel costs, household bills or other essential expenses, our awards are designed to ease some of the financial pressure.

💙 Apply for an award here: bit.ly/4qWGogE
📞 To speak to a member of our friendly team, call 01202 124690.

Congratulations, Louise – you truly are an inspiration. 💙

20/07/2026

🏃✨ Is running the London Marathon on your bucket list? ✨🏃

Now's your chance to make it happen!

We're thrilled to have a limited number of charity places available for the 2027 TCS London Marathon, a truly unique year, with the one and only double event taking place to celebrate this iconic race.

Whether you're a seasoned runner chasing a new challenge or planning to tick off a lifelong dream, every mile you run will help Dorset families facing the financial impact of cancer.

💙 Lace up your trainers, make unforgettable memories and change lives along the way.
🎟️ Places are limited, so don't miss your chance!
👉 Click the link bit.ly/4fc1fsX to apply for one of our charity places.

Good luck, we can't wait to cheer you on every step of the way! 🏅🎉

06/07/2026

Coach House Fitness is taking on the Dorset Plane Pull 2026!

On Monday 31st August, we're swapping barbells for a Boeing 737 as the Coach House Fitness team takes on one of Dorset's most unique fundraising challenges!

We'll be joining forces to pull a Boeing 737 a full 50 metres to raise money for the incredible Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, helping local people and families affected by cancer when they need it most.

This isn't about being the strongest—it's about pulling together for a fantastic local cause.

If you'd like to support us, we'd really appreciate a donation, no matter how big or small. Every pound goes towards helping local families across Dorset.

We'll be sharing plenty of training updates (and probably a few aching legs afterwards! 😅)

💙 Please donate if you can. https://www.justgiving.com/page/coach-house-fitness-planepull?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL
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✈️ Let's show what the Coach House Fitness community can do when we pull together.

06/07/2026

💙 The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation ❤️

The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation provides financial assistance to Dorset residents and their families who are experiencing financial hardship due to cancer.

The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) was registered as a charity in 2013 by three nurses, after going through cancer themselves and seeing first-hand how many people struggle financially during their cancer journey. Their mission continues to be to help alleviate the financial burden that can come with cancer, with the sole focus on helping Dorset residents.

As a small local charity, they pride themselves in keeping running costs as low as possible to ensure as much money as possible goes to those who need it most.

Follow them here: Dorset Cancer Care Foundation
Find out more information: https://www.dccf.co.uk/

01/07/2026

☕💙 Come & Say Hello! 💙☕

We'd love to welcome you to our Charity Awareness Day at Bearwood Community Centre on Saturday 4th July, from 10.30am to 2.30pm.

Come along to find out how we support Dorset residents who are struggling financially after a cancer diagnosis, hear about the difference your support makes, and discover how you can get involved in helping local families.

Enjoy a tea, coffee and delicious cake for a donation, try your luck on our tombola for just £1 for 3 chances to win, and don't miss a special performance by the DCCF Choir from 12.00pm to 12.30pm. 🎶

A huge thank you to James Edwards Lees for recently joining us at our coffee morning and helping shine a light on the work we do. 💙 James, if you happen to see this, we'd be so grateful if you could share this post and help us raise even more awareness of our charity and the support we provide across Dorset.

Please share this post with your friends and family and come along to say hello. We'd love to meet you!

01/07/2026

21/06/2026

💙 Happy Father's Day 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible fathers, grandfathers and father figures who give so much of themselves every single day. The ones who guide us, support us, encourage us and are always there when we need them most. 👔💙

We also take a moment to remember and cherish the memories of those dads who are no longer with us. Their love, strength and wisdom continue to live on in the hearts of the families they helped shape.

Father's Day can be a joyful occasion, but for many families facing illness it can also be a difficult one. If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is struggling financially, please remember that you are not alone.

At the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, we are here to support Dorset residents during some of life's toughest moments, whether that's help with mortgage payments, household bills, or transport costs for those vital hospital appointments.

💛 Applying for an award is confidential, quick and easy.

👉 Click the link to apply: bit.ly/4qWGogE
📞 Or speak to our friendly team on 01202 124690