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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Why I Will Be Walking Over Hot Coals for Big C

June 20, 2023

I’m Tonia, Area Manager at Big C Cancer…

I’m Tonia, Area Manager at Big C Cancer Charity, where I’ve worked for the past decade. In August I will be celebrating this milestone by raising money for those affected by cancer in Norfolk and Suffolk, by taking on the not incidental challenge of a Firewalk!

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Talk Norwich City fundraising efforts surpass £40k

March 7, 2024

A charity online raffle and auction which saw…

A charity online raffle and auction which saw the Norwich City squad come together to raise funds for Big C Cancer Charity has raised £7,794. This recent achievement has meant that the Talk Norwich City (TNC) fundraising total has reached an incredible £41,274 since the duo started supporting the charity in 2019.

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Surge in Demand for Support as Major Cancer Centre Launches in Norwich

July 12, 2023

Big C is reporting a sharp surge in…

Big C is reporting a sharp surge in demand for their services. Year on year* Big C has seen an overall increase of 79% in total support sessions from 4904 to 8782.

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Success with Big C’s National Three Peaks Challenge

October 20, 2023

Across the weekend of 11th – 14th August…

Across the weekend of 11th – 14th August 2023, Team Big C took on the National Three Peaks Challenge across England, Scotland and Wales. The last time Team Big C had taken on the challenge was in June of 2017 and the team this year were just as excited to take part six years later!

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Strictly glitter ball event raises over £5,800 for Big C

March 7, 2024

It was time for Big C to get…

It was time for Big C to get the sequins out and the glitter ball ready on Saturday evening as a glamorous evening of ballroom and latin dancing was held at Hellesdon Community Centre on Saturday 2 March, raising funds for the local cancer charity.

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Rosina Plane Launches New Crochet Pattern in Aid of Big C

October 12, 2023

Local Crochet Designer, Rosina Plane is launching a…

Local Crochet Designer, Rosina Plane is launching a new Christmas ‘Crochet Along’ pattern raising funds for Big C, in memory of her cousin Sonia, who sadly died last year.

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Reuse donations scoop £22k for Big C charity

June 16, 2023

Norfolk residents and recycling centre staff are being…

Norfolk residents and recycling centre staff are being thanked for a significant £22,177 donation to Big C charity.

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Norwich Energy Consultancy raises over £8,000 for Big C

August 9, 2023

Local energy experts, Indigo Swan, have raised over…

Local energy experts, Indigo Swan, have raised over £8000 for Big C Cancer Charity. The energy enthusiasts are proud to have raised this amount throughout 2022 through a series of fundraising challenges and events.

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Norwich City squad come together to raise much needed funds for local people affected by cancer

February 2, 2024

Talk Norwich City has teamed up with Big…

Talk Norwich City has teamed up with Big C to help raise funds, with the launch of an online raffle and auction, starting on World Cancer Day.

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Norfolk Businesses are Putting the Kettle on for Big C’s Big Cuppa

January 18, 2024

Local businesses are getting their teacups and cake…

Local businesses are getting their teacups and cake forks ready to support Big C’s annual fundraising event Big Cuppa.

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New support for people living with secondary breast cancer

November 3, 2023

Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now,…

Leading research and support charity, Breast Cancer Now, is launching a new service with Big C in Norwich for people with incurable secondary breast cancer.

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New Research Grants Round Announced

April 20, 2023

An invitation for new research PhD studentship grant…

An invitation for new research PhD studentship grant applications has been announced by Big C.

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