Big C news

From new support groups and Centre updates to forthcoming events and fundraising initiatives, read our Big C news to find out what we’re up to across the whole charity.

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100 Mile Easter Walk for Canaries Legend Grant Holt and Local Recruitment Agency ARC in Aid of Big C

March 18, 2024

Canaries legend Grant Holt has teamed up with…

Canaries legend Grant Holt has teamed up with local recruitment firm ARC to walk an incredible 100 miles in aid of Big C Cancer Charity, starting on Easter Monday.

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Big C Cookery Workshop

March 16, 2023

On Thursday 16th March, a group of people…

On Thursday 16th March, a group of people with a cancer diagnosis and their supporters, enjoyed a morning of cooking with local cancer charity, Big C, at the Charles Burrell Centre in Thetford.

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Big C Festive Round Up 

January 15, 2024

December was a busy time at Big C…

December was a busy time at Big C with three separate events being held across the festive season.

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Big C Holds Open Days to Encourage New Volunteers

September 20, 2023

Big C will be holding two Volunteer Open…

Big C will be holding two Volunteer Open Days at our shops in Fakenham and Wymondham to encourage people to drop in and find out more about volunteering with Big C.

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Big C Joins the WOW Bus in Lowestoft

September 14, 2023

Big C will be joining the ‘WOW’ Bus…

Big C will be joining the ‘WOW’ Bus (Wellness on Wheels) in Lowestoft. The charity will be offering free support to those who may have questions about cancer and raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer to promote earlier diagnosis.

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Big C signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card

October 11, 2023

Big C is now accepting The Charity Shop…

Big C is now accepting The Charity Shop Gift Card — the only nationally accepted, multi-retailer gift card that can be spent exclusively in charity shops. The Charity Shop Gift Card is a not-for-profit that has been developed and launched in association with the Charity Retail Association.

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Big C to Hold Jingle Jangle Fun Run at Thetford Forest

November 20, 2023

Big C is holding its first Christmas Fun…

Big C is holding its first Christmas Fun Run on Sunday 3rd December at High Lodge, Thetford.

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Big C Uses New Health Academy to Promote Education around Cancer

November 15, 2023

Norfolk Cancer Charity, Big C, has launched its…

Norfolk Cancer Charity, Big C, has launched its own Health Academy as part of the organisation’s Education Division and in line with NHS Core20PLUS5 initiative.

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Catherine’s story: Living with breast cancer through a pandemic

April 29, 2023

Catherine was diagnosed with breast cancer during the…

Catherine was diagnosed with breast cancer during the Coronavirus pandemic in May 2020. This is her story…

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Charity partner for Reuse shops

April 1, 2022

Norfolk County Council’s reuse shops are supporting Big…

Norfolk County Council’s reuse shops are supporting Big C, with a proportion of the proceeds from reuse shops is being donated and will support the charity’s vital role in providing support to anyone affected by cancer in Norfolk.

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Coping with grief at Christmas

December 6, 2022

The festive holidays can bring up all sorts…

The festive holidays can bring up all sorts of emotions and there can be lots of expectations floating around to get things just right.

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Family fun days raise awareness

March 14, 2024

A weekend of family fun days is taking…

A weekend of family fun days is taking place on 6-7 April in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston, offering people the opportunity to learn more about their bodies, squeeze through a giant inflatable Big Bum and jump into life-sized educational arcade games as part of a health awareness initiative.

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