Rare cancer

My friend was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare and aggressive cancer.  Unfortunately, she passed away recently.  I want to draw awareness to this type of cancer and establish funding for research into this cancer.  How/where do I start?

  • Hello TEC

    I'm so very sorry to hear that your friend recently passed away after being diagnosed with a rare cancer. It must have been a very difficult time and it's understandable that you'd now want to try and raise awareness and fundraise in memory of your friend. 

    Can you let us know a little more about the cancer that they had? That way we can try and share any information that is already available and signpost you towards any specific charities or fundraising groups that already might exist for that type of cancer. 

    If you'd like to talk supporter services team, they can also give you more information about fundraising for specific types of cancer here at Cancer Research UK. 

    On behalf of the Cancer Chat team, please accept our condolences on the loss of your friend. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator