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Climbing the National Three Peaks: In Memory of Tom, who was just 26
A heartfelt thank you to everyone taking part in and supporting this wonderful fundraising event in memory of Tom, who
Join One of the UK’s Largest Acid Reflux Support Communities
If you’re living with heartburn, acid reflux, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), or related digestive conditions, you’re not alone. OPA’s dedicated
Natalie, Peter & the Landing Ladies Make a Difference for OPA Cancer Charity
“This is our story: Nine years ago, we met my new line manager at work and life was never going
Join us for the next London Support Meeting
Mark your calendars for Friday, 19th June 2026, from 12:00pm – 14:00pm. We will be gathering at the C P Hart premises, located
A Match, A Memory, A Cause
A huge thank you to David Adams and all involved in this amazing fundraising event, in memory of Mike Farren.
In memory of David Kirby
We are sorry to announce that our founder, David Kirby, sadly passed away on 14th May 2026. David founded the
1,500+ Patients to Benefit from New Stomach Cancer Immunotherapy
The targeted treatment helps people live longer and can help prevent the disease from returning. More than 1,500 people a
Take On London’s Most Iconic Half Marathon
Taking place on Sunday 4th April 2027, the London Landmarks Half Marathon is one of the UK’s most exciting running
Wonder pill shrinks tumours in a third of patients with six hard-to-treat cancers
An experimental pill that could supercharge cancer treatment is offering fresh hope to patients with currently incurable forms of the disease, an
NHS trial of blood test offers ‘genuine hope’ for people with some cancers
The test works by identifying DNA in the bloodstream that has been shed by cancer cells, giving the earliest signs
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