Wigan Mayor-elect vows to make a difference and battle cancer after brother’s death from terrible disease
The new Mayor-elect of Wigan is using the inspiration of her late brother to ensure she can do all she can to help people in the area.
Ground-breaking ‘Manchester Cancer’ partnership to take on region’s below average survival rates
Manchester cancer sufferers could soon receive better treatment and improved prognosis with a ground-breaking service in Greater Manchester’s fight against the disease.
MM join Media United in Old Trafford charity football tournament to help The Christie kick cancer
Football-mad fans got a chance to play the part of a Premier League player for the day in the Christie Dream Team Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.
Manchester Uni worker dons ‘meggings’ for charity hike in memory of dad who died 10 days after cancer diagnosis
Alex Waddington has sported the multi-coloured male version of the sportswear ‘meggings’ for his morning commuting run after his father Richard died just ten days after being diagnosed with cancer in January.
Doctor, I feel like a runaway bride! Medicine man to swap scrubs for wedding dress in Great Manchester Run
Daniel Tucker, 27, from Blackpool, works at Victoria Hospital but will tackle the 10km course in bridal attire in aid of the charity Gift of a Wedding.
‘Credit to humanity’: Jason Manford praises Stephen Sutton as brave teen loses battle to cancer
Manchester comedian Jason Manford has released a moving statement following the tragic death of teenage cancer fundraiser Stephen Sutton, who has passed away peacefully in his sleep.
Royle Family star Caroline Aherne reveals THIRD cancer battle – but says Manchester is ‘best’ place to fight it
Royle Family star Caroline Aherne revealed today she has been fighting cancer – for a third time.
Mottram mum of tragic tot who died of rare cancer sets herself £1m charity target so life of son ‘won’t be in vain’
A Mottram charity set up in memory of a tragic Manchester tot are aiming to raise £1million in his 23 months’ lifetime – and have been handed a boost from holiday firm to help them on their way.
#ThumbsUpForStephen: Jason Manford visits cancer teen as charity selfie crusade smashes £2million target
Dying teen Stephen Sutton’s #ThumbsUpForStephen selfie campaign has continued to kick on as his total soared past the two million pounds mark.
#ThumbsUpForStephen: Celebrities from Manchester and beyond back dying teen’s cancer charity campaign
Salford comedian Jason Manford has enlisted the help of his Mancunian mates and comedy chums to join dying teen Stephen Sutton in his fundraising battle.
#ThumbsUpForStephen! Jason Manford launches selfie campaign to double cancer teen’s £1m charity cash
Stephen Sutton’s fundraising page smashed the £1m target this morning