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News 12th March 2026

Council Pledges £250,000 Match Funding to Boost Sunflower Appeal

Telford & Wrekin Council pledges £250,000 match funding to help boost the Lingen Davies Cancer Support Sunflower Appeal.

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News 2nd March 2026

Meet The Team - Sophie Crockford

Welcome to the start of our new Meet The Team series! Over the next few months we'll be introducing you to some members of our team. First, we've chatted to our lovely Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser, Sophie Crockford.

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News 25th February 2026

From Shrewsbury to Snowdon: Teenagers take on mammoth charity challenge

Five teenage boys will walk over 75 miles from Shrewsbury to Snowdon this March in memory of loved ones, and to raise funds for Lingen Davies.

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News 18th February 2026

Claustrophobic cancer patient able to undergo treatment thanks to Lingen Davies

A patient who was unable to continue with life-saving cancer treatment because of claustrophobia completes therapy thanks to new technology funded by Lingen Davies.

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News 6th February 2026

Lingen Davies' World Cancer Day 'takeover'

World Cancer Day was introduced 26 years ago at the World Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris. Intended to raise awareness about cancer, educate people, and encourage more Government action across the globe to address rising cancer statistics, the global campaign has gone on to drive home the message: cancer doesn’t discriminate. […]

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News 22nd December 2025

We've delivered another record-breaking year!

We’re thanking our hardworking and dedicated fundraisers for helping to deliver the ‘best Christmas present’ for the region – a record-breaking year. For the first time in our 46-year history, income for the 2025/26 financial year has already smashed the £1,000,000 mark. This includes more than £310,000 that will go towards the Sunflower Appeal, launched […]

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News 19th December 2025

2025 Roundup: A Year of Celebration

What an incredible year we’ve had here at Lingen Davies Cancer Support! From icy plunges and community walks to the launch of our £5million Sunflower Appeal, and reaching major fundraising milestones, our wonderful supporters have come together to push cancer services forward to help those across the region affected by cancer. Here’s a look back […]

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News 12th December 2025

Telford MP Launches Annual Christmas Card in Support of Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal

Shaun Davies, Member of Parliament for Telford, has unveiled his annual Christmas card, created in partnership with a group of 11 local businesses.  The collaboration aims to shine a spotlight on our £5 million Sunflower Appeal, raising its profile among Telford residents during the festive season and even to the desks of the Prime Minister, […]

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News 3rd December 2025

Cancer Champion shares journey with cancer diagnosis

Dilys Fullerton, who hails from Lawley, is using her own experience of breast cancer to encourage others to talk about their health and keep up to date with cancer screening. She recently shared her story with Telford & Wrekin Council, highlighting just how important early diagnosis can be, and the life-changing skills that can be […]

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Want to Organise Your Own Event with Us?

If you want to organise your own event in support of Linger Davies, why not find out more about how you can do this by getting in touch. We’re always happy to help!

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