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Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

A Nantwich man is to stage a fundraising night in aid of a cancer charity after battling with throat and neck cancer.

Darren O’Connor has recruited former Liverpool FC goalkeeping legend Bruce Grobbelaar as guest at the fundraiser at Nantwich Town FC.

April 8, 2026
Thousands raised in memory of Wistaston youngster Georgy Capener

Thousands raised in memory of Wistaston youngster Georgy Capener

Thousands of pounds have been raised in memory of a Wistaston youngster who died of a rare cancer.

More than £3,500 was raised at a charity night held at Shavington Club in aid of the Owen McVeigh Foundation.

December 4, 2025
Kiltearn Medical Centre to stage Ladies Evening in Nantwich

Kiltearn Medical Centre to stage Ladies Evening in Nantwich

Kiltearn Medical Centre in Nantwich is to stage a “Ladies Evening” on Tuesday October 28th.

The event, running from 5.30pm-8pm, will offer information and support from cancer charities that specifically focus on women’s health.

October 14, 2025
Nantwich woman’s tumour ordeal as medics misdiagnose for SIX years

Nantwich woman’s tumour ordeal as medics misdiagnose for SIX years

A Nantwich woman has revealed how neck pain she suffered for six years was put down to a trapped nerve – before a scan revealed a massive cancerous tumour in her shoulder.

Mel Leverton was continually reassured her neck and shoulder pain was a trapped nerve caused by collapsed vertebrae.

October 9, 2025
Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Nantwich runners line up for fundraising run for cancer dad

Staff at the popular Running Bear shop in Nantwich are urging fellow runners to join a major fundraising effort in aid of a dad battling cancer.

The “Run4Will” event will take place at the store on Oatmarket to help Will Tucker who was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer last September.

September 2, 2025
Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

Wistaston woman set to “brave the shave” for cancer charity

A Wistaston woman is preparing to chop off her long locks and raise vital funds for a cancer charity.

Dee Slinn (pictured) is being supported by her employer Kaplan Financial to “brave the shave” in September.

August 25, 2025
How to manage Stage 4 oesophageal cancer: A guide for patients and families

How to manage Stage 4 oesophageal cancer: A guide for patients and families

Stage 4 oesophageal cancer is an advanced form of the disease in which cancer has spread beyond the oesophagus to distant organs such as the liver, lungs, bones, or brain.

This stage is often diagnosed after persistent symptoms like difficulty swallowing, chest pain, weight loss, or chronic cough.

July 22, 2025
Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

Nantwich runner tackles London Marathon for young cancer girl

A Nantwich Running Club member has been inspired to tackle the London Marathon by a young girl battling cancer.

Diane Mason is running for 2025 TCS London Marathon in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer.

March 25, 2025
Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

Nantwich girl Cleo, six, donates hair to children’s charity

A big-hearted six-year-old from Nantwich has chopped off her long locks in aid of children with cancer.

Cleo said goodbye to more than 12 inches of her hair which she wanted to donate for the Little Princess Trust.

March 2, 2025
Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity

Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity

A young Nantwich girl had her long locks chopped off to raise money for a cancer charity.

Big-hearted Aria Ruiz, a pupil at Highfields Primary, wanted to do something in aid of The Little Princess Trust.

December 22, 2024
Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles

Cancer treatments save Christie patients more than 1.7m miles

Two local Christie cancer patients are among hundreds who have collectively saved more than 1.7 million miles of travelling.

Philip Harris, from Nantwich, and Christine Heath, of Wybunbury, are two of many benefiting from a network of local cancer centres and treatment at home developed by The Christie.

October 28, 2024
Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Salon Vie charity day raises £900 for Cheshire Roses

Nantwich hairdressers Salon Vie helped raise more than £900 for local women’s cancer charity, Cheshire Rose Group.

The event was organised by one of its members Jill and the funds raised will help monthly meetings stay free.

July 7, 2024
Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

Nantwich girl’s hair-raising efforts to help cancer children

A young Nantwich girl is shaving her head and cycling thousands of miles – all to help children battling against cancer.

Isla Presland, 13, from Barbridge, is having her head shaved tomorrow (July 5) at Tollemarche Arms in Alpraham.

July 4, 2024