Lauren Thatcher joins Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) from this month (June) to help the charity re-start its grant programme, which was put on hold by the Covid pandemic. The salary for Lauren’s full time position for the next two years will be paid by a donor, who approached the charity to offer help, but […]

A huge thank you to all our guests who attended the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) Black Tie Dinner at the Bournemouth Hilton on Saturday April 23. The special guest for the evening was DCCF Chairman and AFC Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn and it proved to be a superb fundraiser to help the charity re-commence […]

The opportunity has arisen to own a stunning watercolour study by the late artist Alan White – and in doing so help DCCF support local cancer patients. Alan White (1935-2021) was a respected watercolour and pastel artist, drawing from life with a subtle and expressive palette.  He exhibited in many UK cities, in the Royal […]

SIX years after cycling from AFC Bournemouth’s Dean Court ground to Manchester United’s Old Trafford, the ‘Handlebarmy Army’ fundraisers are saddling up for another epic ride for Jeff Mostyn’s local cancer charity. The Handlebarmy Army are 10 cyclists from Poole and Wimborne, who in their latest adventure will ride 1000 miles in just nine days […]

STUDENTS from a Bournemouth school have pledged to raise money for a small local cancer charity left struggling by Covid. Pupils from Ennis House at Glenmoor & Winton Academies voted for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) to benefit from their fundraising in 2022 after learning how the charity’s fundraising events programme had been decimated by […]

Our huge thanks go to all the wonderful people who attended our first fundraising event of 2022 – a coffee morning at Rick Stein, Sandbanks on Feb 2. There was a terrific turn out and atmosphere and we were thrilled to also welcome our Patron Jeff Mostyn, Chairman of AFC Bournemouth. Over £1000 was raised […]

A Dorset charity has used money from an American donor to help create a tranquil room for breast screening patients prior to referral for treatment at Poole Hospital. Former Wimborne schoolboy Steven Blonstein, now living in California, donated more than £240,000 to the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) in 2015. The money was left by […]

DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION NEEDS YOU TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY CHARITY   RUN Bournemouth Weekend Early Bird Entries are now open   8/9 October 2022   With 7 events there is something for everyone Anyone wishing to run for DCCF Can have their registration paid for them In return for raising sponsorship for DCCF […]

Famous Sandbanks resident, and I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here winner, former football manager Harry Redknapp has collaborated with Bournemouth-based record label Smoothe Mixx, founder Roy Smoothe, to record and add his vocals to a new charity fundraiser song track in support of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. To listen to and purchase a […]

Massive congratulations and thanks go to the wonderful runners who took part in this year’s Bournemouth Marathon Festival for DCCF. Your strength and commitment is stunning and we feel honoured to have you as fundraisers. The pictures below show our runners – the fab teams from Tailor Made and Beyond Retail, Joe Murgatroyd and Lily […]

A 31-year-old Bournemouth man who has come through cancer will be amongst the runners in this weekend’s Bournemouth Half Marathon. In 2019, Joe Murgatroyd was just about to start training for a new career when he received the shattering news that he had testicular cancer. Joe explained: “I went to my GP after feeling a […]

A local charity whose fundraising events have been ‘decimated’ by Covid is appealing for people to Eat In To Help Out local cancer patients. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) which supports people diagnosed with cancer across the county, is asking people to host a meal with their friends, families or colleagues, with all money raised […]

Quiz rescheduled for WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE 2021 AT 7.30PM Please contact Nikki for any further information and tickets. NOTE: those that bought raffle tickets for the previous Quiz Night that got postponed will have their tickets go forward for this Quiz Night. Please do come and Join us , it’s a fantastic quiz that has […]

  Join us this Sunday morning 10am – 12pm at Rick Stein’s Sandbanks for an informal celebration fundraiser with our Patron Harry Redknapp to celebrate the release of ‘GIVING IS EXCITING’ his new Smoothe Mixx song track which we hope will be a huge success in the online music charts. CLICK HERE TO JOIN US! […]

Wessex Voices is a voluntary sector project, working with the Wessex Cancer Alliance to champion the voice of people affected by cancer across Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton. We are looking for new members to get involved with us and have a drop-in session scheduled on the 11th of March. Click here […]

  DCCF is supporting Lymphoedema Awareness Week and World Lymphoedema Day on the 6th March. Physiopod and Gaynor Leech are putting out a series of short videos on lymphedema/lipoedema what is is? How to manage it and access. Each day a free Newsletter is produced with a free subscription for the week, it is packed […]

A huge thank you to all the businesses and individuals who donated to Dorset Cancer Care Foundation’s Festive Jumper appeal. The money you raised was distributed in vouchers to 12 families across Dorset whom are living with a cancer diagnosis. Joining the DCCF ‘elves’ delivering the gifts was the wonderful Nick Way from Poole, who […]

As always, I would like to start by thanking you all, particularly this year, for supporting, promoting, and ensuring the Charity can function in helping people with Cancer in Dorset. It has been a difficult year with COVID 19, but we have been fortunate in that donations and a large legacy in the year, together […]

Self-confessed ‘rookie’ cyclist Chris Helberg considered “throwing the towel in” during an 85-mile, non-stop charity ride. But the 26-year-old rode from Bracknell, Berkshire, to Bournemouth Pier, in just 10 hours, raising more than £6k for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). Chris set out from Oaktree Garden Centre in Bracknell where he is a Director, on […]

A Dorset cancer charity which has seen its events programme decimated by COVID has taken its fundraising to the airwaves. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which provides much needed financial assistance to many of the county’s cancer patients, staged a two-hour, Motown-themed fundraiser on State of the Art Radio in Southbourne. The evening was hosted […]

  Dear All I would like to take this opportunity to firstly, trust that you and your respective families are all safe and well. Having come through the initial lockdown period, I believe we were all, in one way or another, lulled into a sense of false security as the country endeavoured to get back […]

11th September 2020 from 6-8pm Fundraising Event no charge but please help support us by asking for your special Motown Song to be played and a shout out to anyone for £10 and just a shout out for £5 🎧.. here is the link to listen in: http://bit.ly/DorsetCancerCareOnlineMotownFundraiser ALL REQUESTS PLEASE CONTACT Roy at roysmoothe@gmail.com – […]

When COVID19 scuppered their charity cycle ride to the Netherlands, NHS workers Joe O’Toole and Natty Falzoni simply set their sights higher. The friends, both 24 and from Southbourne, had planned to spend six days in August cycling 700km to the Netherlands to raise funds for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). But travel restrictions around […]

A self-confessed ‘rookie’ cyclist has set himself the challenge of cycling 85 miles, non-stop to raise funds for a Dorset cancer charity. Chris Helberg will attempt to cycle from his workplace in Bracknell, Berkshire, to Bournemouth Pier, without stopping on Saturday September 19th. He hopes to complete the challenge in 10 hours and has already […]

Unfortunately, Natty Falzoni and Joe Otoole are unable to complete their cycle to the Netherlands due to the restrictions of travelling to France, with it now being essential travel only. However, they have amazed us by being absolute legends and decided to complete the mileage in the U.K on the same dates.   They plan […]

A huge thank you to one of our wonderful patrons Harry Redknapp for your kind words and continuous support for the charity. Watch what Harry had to say below…

TWO friends from Bournemouth will spend six days in August cycling 480 miles to the Netherlands to help Dorset cancer patients. Joe O’Toole and Natty Falzoni, both 24 and from Southbourne, will travel from Portsmouth via ferry to Caen in France on August 24th and aim to cover 130km a day to reach Eindhoven by […]

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which gives assistance to families struggling financially because of cancer, has seen months of planned fundraising events cancelled or postponed by the virus outbreak. Amigo Loans, based in Commercial Road, has donated £20,000 to the charity, enabling it to continue making cash grants to families throughout the lockdown period. Adam […]

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which gives financial help to families experiencing cancer, has received a £10k ‘lifeline’ from the Talbot Village Trust COVID-19 Support Fund. The donation will enable DCCF to continue to support families with cancer during the coronavirus crisis. DCCF gives grants to help cancer patients meet the cost of anything from […]

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) is appealing to the public for urgent help after its fundraising programme was devastated by COVID-19. Chris Thomas, Chairman of DCCF, said: “DCCF was set up by local people to help families struggling with cancer and each week we are enabling  patients to pay for anything from travel to and from […]

A Poole accountant is to cycle solo from London to Paris to raise funds for a local cancer charity which helped one of his colleagues. Alistair Wallace, a Director of BKB Accountants Ltd at Coy Pond Business Park, will set off from the London Eye at 3pm on Sunday June 7th and attempt to reach […]

A Bournemouth boutique owner who has inherited a cancer gene from her mother and grandmother, has pledged to use her love of fashion to help Dorset cancer patients. Monika Theodoris, owner of Moni Boutique in Burlington Arcade, Old Christchurch Road, has made Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) her charity of the year and is planning […]

Cherries Chairman Jeff Mostyn invited Connor and Nick Way to the Vitality Stadium, after learning of their efforts to help his local cancer charity. Jeff is a Patron of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which gives financial help to Dorset based families affected by cancer. He welcomed Nick from Poole and his son Connor from Broadstone […]

The winner of our giant cuddly panda auction is Mr Simon Crook from Dorchester – to the utter astonishment of his family! Simon spotted the wonderful ‘Po’ while enjoying a rest from shopping at Delfino Lounge in Poole, at the end of December. Debbie Chalk, one of the café’s owners had kindly housed the panda […]

A property company and hotel are among 11 businesses and organisations which have pledged to support Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) throughout 2020. Goadsby, the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Beyond Retail, Buzz Bingo and Amigo Loans, as well as Linkedinlocal Bournemouth & Poole, Moni Boutique, Vena Cava Design, the women’s friendship groups Tangent Bournemouth, Tangent Bournemouth No 1 and the Jaguar […]

Staff from DWP Housing Partnership interrupted their busy maintenance schedules to mend the shed roof of a Poole cancer patient. DWP’s Leon Stimpson and Ben Denney spent three hours re-felting the roof of Nick Way’s summerhouse in Verity Crescent for free, after learning he was too poorly to do the job himself. Nick, a former […]

Jeff is a Patron of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which gives financial assistance to local people going through cancer treatment, or living with a long term cancer diagnosis. Jeff said: “We are hoping local businesses, sports teams, school children, groups of friends and even families will get together, don their Christmas jumpers and make […]

Just weeks after raising almost £500 in a 24-hour run/cycle/row event, staff of the Highcliff Marriott Hotel are preparing to carry out some unique ‘room service’ for local cancer patients. Andy Moore, an engineer at the hotel explained: “Every year we choose a different charity to support and this year we have chosen Dorset Cancer […]

Buzz Bingo Poole is to hold a series of fundraising events in the next 12 months to support Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) – starting with a Take That versus Jersey Boys-themed tribute night on November 16th. Mark Thomas, the manager of the Tower Park venue said: “After raising some really impressive amounts of money […]

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THREE years after her death at the age of just 38, friends and neighbours of Bearwood care worker Lynzie Holloway continue to celebrate her life by raising money for other cancer patients – this time with a sponsored walk. Lynzie was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and underwent surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy, […]

Fresh from cycling 100 miles for DCCF on Sunday 4th August Gary Downes from Volvo Cars Poole has applied to do it all over again! Gary from Halstock in Dorset, raised an amazing £600 for DCCF by riding the Prudential Ride 100 through London and Surrey in just six hours 57 minutes. Receiving a certificate […]

A cancer charity and peer support group from Dorset have teamed up to spread their help to more people across the county. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) and SCARS (Stalbridge Cancer & Recovery Support) are working together throughout this summer to encourage more families in rural communities in the north of the county to access […]

A Bournemouth grandmother who returned to sea swimming after two battles with breast cancer is preparing to take part in the Pier to Pier swim Keen swimmer Jackie Ingram, 66, stayed out of the water for seven years between her two battles with breast cancer in 2011 and 2018. Lumpectomies and the removal of lymph […]

Internationally renowned psychic mediums will be part of a feast of psychic, mystical and holistic crafts and practices in Blandford on July 27. The Psychic, Holistic and Natural Crafts Fair will take place at The Crown Hotel in West Street from 11am-4pm, in support of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. There will be all manner of […]

Young bakers are being invited to enter a Junior Baking competition and help Dorset families affected by cancer. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) is holding the event as part of a fundraising coffee morning at The Cliff in Ravine Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole this Sunday (June 30th) at 10am. Bakers can enter a cake, muffins, […]

Four-year-old Elena Augusti had her long hair chopped into a cute bob to help the local charity which supported her grandmother during cancer treatment. Elena from Bournemouth, had her hair cut for free at Revel Hair in Wallisdown, and has already raised almost £1500 in sponsorship for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). Elena’s mum Cerise […]

SCARS (STALBRIDGE CANCER & RECOVERY SUPPORT) Is PROUD TO ANNOUNCE their official AFFILIATION WITH DCCF (DORSET CANCER CARE FOUNDATION) AS OF 1ST JUNE 2019. DCCF, which is based in East Dorset and offers financial help for families going through cancer, will now also be able to refer its families to SCARS so they may receive […]

Huge thanks and congratulations to everyone involved in last week’s Fashion Show at Dudsbury Golf Course which raised a whopping £884. A special mention to our sponsor Manish Chitnus Dental Concept for the Welcome Drinks. Thanks also to Fox Tailoring and Jacqui Rock for presenting the menswear. And of course to Debbie Perkins from Debnique [...]

A 30-year-old woman who learned she had cervical cancer just weeks before she was due to start her “dream job” told how a local charity has helped soften the blow. Hazel Pittwood from Corfe Mullen was diagnosed with Stage II cervical cancer on November 21, 2018. She had recently handed in her notice as a […]

A very Sunny Sunday Social at Rick Steins restaurant on March 24th raised over £1,050 for the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. The was even a guest appearance from Harry and Sandra Redknapp. Sandra’s speciality Pavlova cake went down very well indeed! Thanks to all who attended and donated. The event was sponsored kindly by Stuart and […]

Dorset fashion retailer Irenè Whittle raised £1000 for a local cancer charity in honour of her late husband Bill. Irenè held two ‘Fashion & Fizz’ shows at her namesake boutique in Station Approach, Broadstone. All proceeds went to Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), which helps families experiencing financial pressure due to cancer. DCCF has launched […]

The award winners from the DCCF Members Evening, certificates of appreciation presented by our Patron Jeff Mostyn.

DCCF Members Evening at the Queen’s Hotel Bournemouth, Friday February 22, with certificates of appreciation presented by our Patron Jeff Mostyn.

Broadstone Chamber of Trade & Commerce’s latest annual quiz night raised £690 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). The event, led by Martin Layton of MSL Designs Group Ltd, with William Gardiner and Lynette Conroy of Cargo Lounge saw the War Memorial Hall packed to the rafters. William was quizmaster for the evening, AKA ‘Billy […]

HARRY Redknapp who was recently crowned King of the Jungle, threw a party to thank the six Dorset charities which helped him scoop the title. The reception took place at Ferndown Golf Club, where Harry is a member, and was attended by representatives of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation; Julia’s House The Dorset & Wiltshire Hospice; […]

WHEN staff at Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd in Ferndown pledged to support a local cancer charity, they had no idea of just how far they would go. Four years on they have run marathons, biked, bowled, pulled a 35,000kg aeroplane along a runway and even lost hair – raising almost £30,000 for Dorset Cancer […]

A 20-year-old Poole woman who was diagnosed with cancer just a few months after undergoing a liver transplant, has told how DCCF stepped-in to stop her family spiralling into debt. Sophie Houghton-Hinks learned she had Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder – a type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma – five months after her transplant. During the next six months […]

On behalf of the Trustees, our Ambassadors and myself, I would like to wish all the friends and supporters of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.  2018 has been a year of many ups, but also a few downs for the charity. Change is never easy for any organisation and […]

What a fantastic turnout for our Xmas Coffee Morning at Stanpit Village Hall – delicious refreshments by Cook Cakes and a great ambience, plus a visit from a very special guest made this an occasion to remember. Congratulations and thank you to all involved – organisers and supporters, on raising the fantastic total of £460.10! […]

AFC Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn is asking people to text a fiver to help a Dorset family going through cancer this Christmas. Jeff, who is a Patron of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), said: “We’re all getting into Christmas mode and preparing to spend money on presents for those we love, but there are lots […]

When Dorset Cancer Care Foundation appealed for fundraisers for its High Five campaign, pupils at Talbot Heath stepped up to the plate. Members of 5B whisked up batches of Christmas tree cookies, festive cupcakes and brownies which they sold to their schoolmates, raising over £140 for the appeal. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) was set […]

Could your Christmas jumper day help Dorset families going through cancer?   Whatever your choice of jumper, will you choose DCCF as your charity? Donations can be made on our JustGiving Xmas Jumper Appeal page   We aim to raise £250,000 this year via our High Five Campaign, to help local people who are facing […]

A fabulous Winter Tea was held at Stoborough Village hall on Saturday 1st December and, as can be seen in the images below, received wonderful support – so much so that an additional room had to be set up to accommodate the crowds! The beautiful traditional presentation  – china cups, uniformed volunteers and delicious refreshments […]

We’re delighted to bring you details of the Christmas Bazaar, held on Saturday 1 December in Shillingstone and which raised an amazing £406.08 Many thanks to all those who organised and attended the event and who contributed to the fantastic fundraising and ambience!                   Previously: Christmas Bazaar […]

The tongue in cheek-named ‘SemiColons’ Bowel Cancer Support Group may be scaling down its fundraising, but it’s legacy is set to help many more of the county’s cancer patients through DCCF. SemiColons was started by bowel cancer, specialist nurses at the Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester in the earlier noughties and provides much-needed support to […]

Friends of DCCF were treated to a delightful day of pampering and delicious nibbles at DeLuxe Retreat’s beautiful venue in Poole  on 27th November from mid-day until 8.pm The event was organised by Michelle King of DeLuxe retreats and supported by DCCF Ambassadors  Roy and Jackie (above) .   Others from the DCCF team in […]

Our December Sunday Social & Xmas Bazaar at the Royal Motor Yacht Club was another huge success, raising £545 for DCCF. Our Tiger was finally given their name – the winning entry was “Kat” won by Sheila Bostock (pictured here)   There was a varied selection of fabulous Christmas gifts and goods on sale – […]

DOES YOUR BUSINESS OR ORGANISATION HAVE A CHARITY OF THE YEAR FOR 2019?   If you are a local businesses, small or large or a local organisation who would like to support us throughout our High 5 Campaign by nominating us as your Charity of the Year 2019 please contact us – one of our […]

Thank you to all who supported, volunteered or participated to make the event at the Hollywood Bowl, Poole such a great success  – and special thanks to Tailor Made Estate Agents for organising. Congratulations to the top female scorer, Melissa Horne of Jigsaw Interior Design who won a bottle of fizz for scoring a whopping […]

Poole-based Francis Removals is raising awareness of a local cancer charity by taking it on the road. The owner of the business Wayne Francis, has paid to have Dorset Cancer Care Foundation’s (DCCF) logo painted on his removal van to encourage more people to seek its help and also fundraise for its new appeal. Wayne […]

We are delighted to announce that the incredible total of £1,053 was raised at last night’s sellout event at the Royal Motor Yacht Club. Many thanks to Stuary Rhys Williams for enthralling the audience with tales of his  adventures. A big thank you too to the volunteers who helped the evening run smoothly and of […]

We’re pleased to bring you news and images of the Quiz Night which was held in Broadstone in October – the evening sold out in advance and was a great success. Thank you to all those who organised and supported the event, a  total of £676 was raised for DCCF.     Previously: Come and join […]

DCCF would like to say a huge thank you to IRENÉ, staff and customers who supported the fabulous Fashon and Fizz shows on 7th November which rasied the fantastic total of £1000 for the charity from ticket sales and raffle. There was a good turnout both morning and afternoon and the attendees enjoyed a glass […]

A giant tea party organised by the officers of Christchurch Fire Station raised over £1200 for a local cancer charity. The station in Fairmile Road, held the event for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) on September 22 and even heavy rain didn’t deter the crowds who packed the station bay to feast on cakes and […]

Many thanks to Rick Stein Sandbanks for hosting  our fabulous Sunday Social on 28th October and to  Tailor Made Agency, Sandbanks for supporting the event. There was a great turnout with faces old and new, resulting in a lively and friendly ambience. The usual great selection of cakes and pastries were enjoyed – many thanks to […]

Cheese & Wine evening – 26 October Bearwood Social Club  Everyone who attended agreed that it was another great evening at Bearwood, organised by our two wonderful Ambassadors Gwen and Sheila and generously sponsored by Cooks Windows and Bearwood Pool Team. A delicious platter of cheese and nibbles were enjoyed with accompanying wines whilst the games […]

        Our fabulous fun fashion evening was a great success, raising both funds & awareness for DCCF – thank you to Moni Boutique for hosting. Our Ambassador Barbara Cox  presented some nutrition tips & Trustee Eve Went outlined the charity’s work.   Many thanks to all those who supported the event and to Healthy Habits […]

There were tears of jubilation as the Kingston Lacy Lady runners made it over the line at the Bournemouth Marathon 10k – complete with team member Vicki Piper who trained for the event after battling cancer. The run was the culmination of a monumental year for the 30-strong running club from Wimborne. Team member Sarah […]

DCCF Facts & Figures   1: Is DCCF growing and can we meet the demand for awards? In the first 5 months of 2018, we received 58 requests from Dorset residents and their families who were facing financial difficulties as a result of experiencing cancer, this is compared to 71 applications for the whole of […]

We send huge thanks to Tailor Made Estate Agents who held a fabulous Afternoon Tea Party outside theirSandbanks office on Wednesday 26th September, and especially to organiser Gill Emeny We were able to enjoy the delicious refreshments in the sunshine – and an amazing  £681.20 was raised! Our thanks to Rick Stein also, who donated a wonderful selection of […]

DCCF used its fifth anniversary Ball to launch a new campaign to help the county’s cancer patients – and there was no shortage of guests wanting to give it a High Five. Update: we are pleased to announce that £21,000 was raised at the ball – contributing significantly to our target of £250,000 we hope […]

~ Goadsby duo cycle to Paris in 24 hours for Dorset cancer patients ~ Divisional Directors, Gavin Harris and David Hardwick have successfully completed their charity ride from the Southampton branch of Goadsby to Paris in only 24 hours. Gavin commented ‘’We are both delighted that we managed to make it the 225miles within the […]

Plucky, young runner Josh Chown is using his fast feet to help the county’s cancer patients – and he’s signed his mum up too! Josh, 12, from Moordown, is running in the 5K event of this year’s Bournemouth Marathon Festival for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). The Winton Academy pupil is a regular at local […]

Our team of Ambassadors were the hosts at this week’s Sunday Social at the Haven Hotel and were kept busy welcoming our Friends of the charity. As usual there was a spread of delicious cakes and pastries and fabulous raffle prizes.   A big thank you to FJB hotels and to all those who attended […]

The charity’s new High Five campaign was launched at the anniversary Ball at the Bournemouth Hilton on September 22, it asks people to contribute five pounds or more, with the goal of raising £250,000 in the coming year to fund even more grants. We now hope people, groups of friends, businesses – everyone – will […]

Members of a company which creates buildings from problem plastic are putting the ‘cycling into recycling’ for local cancer patients. Charlie Hall, Max Bird and Scott Garry from  in Christchurch will be tackling the Wessex Heartbeat Cycle Challenge this weekend (September 30) to raise funds for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). MD Charlie, said: “When […]

A fantastic coffee morning was held on 22nd September at Christchurch Fire Station, Fairmile Rd, Christchurch.  Supporters of all ages attended to meet the crew and enjoy delicious refreshments by Cook Cakes and volunteers. A grand total of  £1,206 was raised to aid DCCF with their work Massive thanks from DCCF  to the crew at Christchurch, particularly Matt, […]

DCCF want to say a massive Thank You  to the newly formed Linkedinlocal                                                Bournemouth & Poole group for their support of our charity at their inaugural meeting – especially orgnanisers Beverley Poole at Beverley Poole Consultancy, […]

The workmates of a young mum diagnosed with stage three bowel cancer took part in a Spinathon challenge in her honour. Staff at The Training Room, in Fleets Corner, Poole, competed in teams to see who could pedal the furthest on static spinning bikes loaned by DW Fitness First. All sponsorship from the event went […]

THE Bearwood community has again come together to celebrate the life of care worker Lynzie Holloway, who died of cancer aged just 38. Family, friends and neighbours of Lynzie, who passed away in November 2016, enjoyed a fundraising barbeque, children’s disco and raffle at Bearwood Social Club in King John Avenue, Bournemouth, in support of […]

HAMPERS filled with handmade goods from local craftspeople helped raise over £700 for Dorset cancer patients. The Crafty Gift Boutique in Trinity Street, Dorchester, raffled three hampers worth £155 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). Managing director of the shop, Cheryl Warburton – generously supported by her traders – raised a total of £729 for […]

The Dorset Plane Pull 10th Anniversary event was a great success and we are so proud of the fantastic team from Caterpillar in Poole who entered a team of  ‘Caterpullers’ to raise funds for DCCF. Huge thanks to all concerned for their efforts, and a special thank you to Jude, our Ambassador who co-ordinated the […]

Dorset Midget and Sprite Club, chaired by John Gully kindly presented a cheque for £1000 to representatives from DCCF led by Trustee Meryl Ponsford. The money was raised at the club’s 60th anniversary in May. Meryl gave a brief talk on the work of the charity and how the money is used. DCCF would like […]

And they did it! Well done and massive thanks to Matt and the team from Fit Body Bournemouth who completed Tough Mudder in support of DCCF. If you didn’t think Tough Mudder was tough – see the gallery below! It’s not too late to sponsor these wonderful guys & gals at http://tinyurl.com/ybol55ls       […]

If you’re around Dorchester don’t miss out on Crafty Gift Boutique Ltd‘s Anniversary 3-hamper raffle with fabulous prizes! Their traders have donated beautiful handcrafted items – from handbags to jewellery. Please pop along & support this DCCF fundraiser Thank you!          

A huge thanks to Vicki (whose story you can read here) and her friends and running colleagues who held a Garden Party in aid of DCCF on Sunday 29th July in Hinton Martell which raised an amazing £1,668.84! Rain might have stopped play for a less hardy group – but they decamped to the local hall […]

STAFF from a Poole engineering company challenged themselves to scale three mountains in 24 hours – and made it with just 10 minutes to spare. The team of eight from Bourne Construction Engineering Ltd, tackled the National Three Peaks Challenge, which involves climbing the three highest mountains of Scotland, England and Wales, one after the other. Considered […]

Charity helps cancer patient return to the sea A Dorset cancer patient says she feel “reborn” after a charity helped her return to her love of sea swimming. Jackie Ingram hasn’t swum for seven years, since her first breast cancer diagnosis. Lumpectomies and the removal of lymph nodes led her whole body to swell and […]

A great time was had by all in our fabulous new Sunday Social venue The Cliff, Poole. Perfect weather meant that we could enjoy the lovely outside space. We’re delighted to announce that a total of £478.50 was raised – many thanks to all those involved, especially the ladies who made the delicious cakes on offer! […]

 Vicki Piper (with her pet dogs Nugget and Pepper) was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and is running the 10k race at the Bournemouth Marathon Festival for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation, which paid her rent costs when she was undergoing cancer treatment. Vicki Piper is preparing to ‘pound’ the pavements of Bournemouth to thank […]

DCCF which helps local people through the financial pressures of cancer is inviting people to become its ‘Ambassadors’. Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) celebrates its fifth anniversary this month (June) and plans to recruit a network of voluntary ambassadors so it can help even more people in the county. Co-Founder Eve Went, explained: “DCCF set out […]

Glenn Hoddle with Steve McCafferty of 1st Waste Management Consultants, the event main sponsor. Pictures by Adam Lynk.  Glenn Hoddle shared stories from his prolific, 40-year career in football during an intimate, charity event at The Hilton Bournemouth. The former Spurs star, England international and England manager, appeared in An Evening With Glenn Hoddle, A […]

Following the  success of last year’s joint sponsored cycle event with Wessex Heartbeat, we will again be entering teams and individuals to raise funds. DCCF & Wessex Heartbeat Cycle Event Sunday 30th September   If you are interested in registering to ride for DCCF, please contact Nikki: Email: admin@dccf.co.uk   or   Tel:07593 890 879 We’d love […]

We are delighted to bring news of the fundraising golf day at Bramshaw Golf Club held on Friday 23rd March by the Blarney Golf Society. We are very grateful to those who participated in the day which raised a fantastic £1000  towards the work of DCCF – we hope all had a great day and say a […]

Congratulations to this wonderful bride and groom and best wishes from all at DCCF. We are delighted to bring you news that the raffle which took place instead of having presents for Kay and Gary Ridout on their wedding day on 20th May raised a fantastic total of £405.40 for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation! Massive thanks […]

DCCF are delighted to announce that Bournemouth North Tangent have nominated us as their Charity of the Year – we look forward enormously to working with them. Some of the ladies are pictured here with Chairperson Stephanie Mobley and DCCF Founder Trustee Eve Went. More information on Bournemouth Tangent here

  A single mum-of-four with a terminal brain tumour has told how DCCF stepped in when she and her children had no money to pay for heating or food. Sharon Phillips of  West Howe, Bournemouth, was diagnosed with an inoperable Myoma last May after suffering a seizure following routine surgery. She said: “When the doctor […]

The Fashion Show at Dudsbury Golf Club was a huge success – the amount of funds raised was a fantastic £1,682! Many thanks to Beach & Body and Veronica Morgan for a fantastic show, to Dudsbury Golf Club for providing such an elegant setting and to Wallisdown Dental Practice for their sponsorship. A special thanks to […]

  We are delighted to announce that our April Sunday Social raised the grand total of £501.19 – and a good time was had by all! Thank you to everyone who supported this event, especially to Rick Stein and Tailor Made PREVIOUSLY: SUNDAY SOCIAL Sunday 29 April 10.00 am – 11.45 am  ~  Kindly hosted […]

Red & Black Magic Dinner ~ 13th April AFC Bournemouth   Watch the video of this fabulous evening  here  courtesy of  Clive St. James  and  Carltan Video Productions We will bring you news of the funds raised as soon as possible, in the meantime here is the gallery of a fantastic and magical evening………. images courtesy of Carltan Video Productions […]

Bearwood Social Club Coffee Morning – 11th April Well done  to Gwen Dale, Sheila Bostock and friends at Bearwood Community Centre for another fantastic Coffee Morning (and gorgeous cakes) which raised £300.75 for DCCF! Thank you ladies!   Previously: –  Spring is here so come and join us at our  Coffee Morning  Wednesday 11th April 10am – […]

  Saturday evening saw amazing performances by the area’s fabulous choirs accompanied by talented dancers from both local dance schools and London-based school of Irish Dance Céim óir. The evening was introduced and compered by Marie Duffy Pask, choreographer to ‘Lord of the Dance’ who was also responsible for overseeing the evening’s dance routines. The Chief […]

You are invited to join us for our Easter Sunday Social at the Haven Hotel, Poole BH13 7QL Sunday March 25th 10.00 am – 12.00 noon Teas, coffees and cakes and our ever popular Raffle! DCCF always welcomes new friends.

Cool Person Awards – Cruising in Style 8th April, 16:30–22:00 Parkstone Bay Marina 3 Turks Lane, BH14 8EW Poole, Dorset “Enjoyed pushing the boat out with cool ideas for the Cool Coast Cruise & Catwalk event by Cool People Awards Imagine a fashion show style showcase as stylish models strut their stuff along a specially decorated […]

Download the calendar of fundraising events from our Home page: Supporters, sponsors and volunteers always welcomed to our events. We hope to see you soon!  

We are delighted to announce the profit from our February Sunday Social was £491! Well done to all involved and thank you to all at The Plantation, Poole. Great pics below of some of our Sunday morning revellers! Previously: We’d love you to join us for our February Sunday Social Sunday 25th February at The […]

DCCF are delighted and honoured to be named the Charity of Choice for the Cool People Awards 2018. Thursday 1st March  Chill-Out by Candlelight – Regional Launch Cumberland Hotel – £10 per head Information from DCCF or purchase tickets online at: Eventbrite.com Cool Website: www.coolpeopleawards.com

A choir made up of people affected by cancer has joined the bill at a unique charity show in Poole next month. Rising Voices Wessex will appear alongside a host of other performers in Dancing with Choirs, at the Lighthouse Theatre, on March 10. Dancing with Choirs is directed by Marie Duffy Pask, choreographer of […]

The staff from NatWest Poole and Parkstone have raised a fantastic £1200 for DCCF through a range of events over the past year including  Raffles, a Teddy Tombola, team BBQ and Dress Down days. Lizzie Mayall, Branch Manager  of Poole and Upper Parkstone said: “The team are delighted to have raised so much for a local charity […]

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) is appealing for businesses large and small to support its work in 2018. Could you and your friends or colleagues raise money for Dorset people with cancer in 2018? Whether you organise a staff canteen bake sale, a quiz night, or even enter a team event on our behalf, your […]

AFC Bournemouth are marking World Cancer Day (Feb 4, 2018) by highlighting the work of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF). Cherries, who take on Stoke City at home today, have invited local families affected by cancer to watch the game. Bournemouth Chairman Jeff Mostyn, who is a Patron of Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF), will […]

Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) Become part of a charity which helps Dorset people experiencing cancer Dorset Cancer Care Foundation (DCCF) was set up by Poole residents Eve Went, Pam Jeffries and Leslie-May Harrison in 2012, and has since given financial support to hundreds of Dorset people affected by cancer. Each woman had been touched […]

We all enjoyed a great Sunday Social at The Sandbanks Hotel in the beautiful Compass Suite – lot’s to celebrate at the start of our 5th Anniversary year, new faces – young and old, a birthday celebration, presentation of fundraising certificates, delicious cakes – and fab sausage rolls by our wonderful volunteer bakers…….. & £684 […]

A fantastic time rocking the night away – and a fabulous total of £1125.00 raised! Huge thanks to Gill Emeny, Tailor Made, the Hard Court Rockers and East Dorset Tennis Club for staging a great evening.   Previously: Come and join the fun ~ Dancing to the Hard Court Rockers and Dinner included in the […]

A theatre school principle who was diagnosed with cancer at 30 is amongst the ‘stars’ of a unique charity show taking place this March. Zoe Mather, founder of Centre Stage School of Dance & Performing Arts in Poole, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2014 after developing a lump in her throat. Thyroid cancer is […]

DCCF are delighted and honoured that Goadsby have nominated us as  one of their three charities of the year which they are supporting in 2018, their 60th Anniversary year. Our heartfelt thanks go to them for including us, and we look forward to working together during 2018. For more information on Goadsby, please click here

Bournemouth’s Marsham Court Hotel will play Santa to a couple facing cancer this Christmas, gifting them for a four-night, full board, festive package, with all the trimmings. The award-winning hotel in Russell-Cotes Road has joined a host of local businesses which have responded to Dorset Cancer Care Foundation’s (DCCF), Secret Santa appeal. The appeal, which […]

It was with great pleasure that DCCF Founder Trustee Leslie May was able to present a £2000 cheque from DCCF to Forest Holme Hospice for the funding of a Laser to assist in the treatment of Lymphoedema. We hope it will help bring relief to many patients.

One of the Directors of Harmony Health Cover,  Scott Harrison lost his father this year to Cancer. He was an inspiration to everyone he met, and brought so much to their lives. This Christmas, Harmony Health Cover has decided to release one of his old songs to raise money for Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. The song […]

In order to enable us to distribute the proceeds of the campaign in time to give some Christmas cheer, the campaign is now closed. Our Christmas single is still available to purchase – please see the details below. Thank you for your support! From all at DCCF and on behalf of all the people we can help […]

I would like to start by thanking our supporters, particularly the Friends, Volunteers and Trustees who all donate a considerable amount of their time, and gain nothing financially – their reward being the knowledge that they are helping local people in need through some of their darkest times. We are also truly fortunate to enjoy […]

Huge thanks go to The Lodge of St Cuthberga, Chris Hawkins of the Lodge is seen here presenting a cheque for a magnificent £3432.00 to DCCF Founder Trustee Leslie May Harrison yesterday. Thank you from all at DCCF and those we will be able to help.  

Fantastic turnout at our Sunday Social – well done to our organiser Lorraine Paige and thank you so much to all our supporters who helped us raise £1020! A big, big thanks to the wonderful stallholders who brought along their delightful wares and generously donated to the raffle – we were thrilled to have our […]

Wednesday 13th December ~ 10AM -12pm Bearwood Social club, King John Ave, Bournemouth BH11 9TF  £2.50 entry including coffee, tea & homemade cakes ‘Warm Spiced Apple Punch’ (alcohol free)    Raffle for 4 hampers, Lucky dip (chance to win some Xmas presents), Bric-a-brac side stall  Come and enjoy this festive event with us in aid of DCCF  

We nailed it!! A fab evening of nail pampering raised a handy £365 – the Prosecco and nibbles went down well too! Well done and thank you to Di Bird for her great hospitality and to all those who supported!

The Red carpet was rolled out for our 2017 Oscar winners during the event held at the Haven Hotel, Poole on Saturday 21st October to thank our major fundraisers and supporters. We thank Banks Property Services for sponsoring the event and Harmony Health Cover for providing the welcome drinks. More images to follow soon! Congratulations […]