Events designed to bring our community together and support those affected by cancer. Whether you like a quiz, love to bake or prefer a more physical challenge, we’ve got an event you can jump right into!
2026 will be a big year for Wessex Cancer Support. This is the year we turn 45. Learn more here.
Join our fundraising events and make a difference
Discover a wide variety of fundraising events designed to bring our community together and support people affected by cancer. Whether you are a client, family member, volunteer or friend, there’s something for everyone – from challenge events and running events to community gatherings and creative fundraisers.
We understand that choosing how to fundraise can feel overwhelming, which is why we offer a wide range of exciting opportunities. Push your limits in a challenge event, bring people together with a community fundraiser, or take part in a running event where every step counts. Whether you join with friends, family, or colleagues, your efforts will directly support vital cancer support services.
Our Events A–Z list makes it easy to find the perfect event for you, with full details of upcoming opportunities and guidance on how to get involved. For more ideas and inspiration, explore our fundraising events and fundraising ideas pages to discover even more ways you can make a real difference in your community.
By taking part in fundraising activities, you help ensure that people living with cancer in Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight receive the care, comfort, and support they deserve. Every event – big or small – contributes to creating a lasting impact.
“It still doesn’t feel real… Moments when my legs screamed at me to stop… But I kept going… because I wasn’t just running for myself. I was running for the incredible Wessex Cancer Support and all the lives they touch. … I’m broken but I’m also full of pride, full of gratitude, full of something I can only call magic.”
Darren Godbert - Fundraiser and marathon runner45 Years of Wessex Cancer Support
Since 1981, you have helped us be there to support local people affected by cancer. We are a pillar of support for people across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, ensuring no one in our community has to face cancer alone.
Throughout 2026, we will be celebrating 45 years of supporting local people affected by cancer. We’ll also have a number of ways for you to learn more about what we do and how you can help support services continue in the future.
Learn more here
Support our events
Wessex Cancer Support offers a variety of volunteering roles within fundraising, from event support such as cheering points, setting up events, welcoming guests and selling raffle tickets, to office based tasks like contacting supporters and researching new ways to reach them. Volunteering is very flexible, ranging from one off help to weekly commitments, making it easy to fit around your schedule. Whether you are exploring a career in fundraising or simply want to make a difference, your help will have a real impact.
Become a Fundraising VolunteerContact us
Supporting Wessex Cancer Support doesn’t always mean making a donation — although every gift, large or small, is deeply appreciated. There are many ways you can help. To learn more or to share a fundraising idea, contact our Fundraising Team.
Contact the Fundraising Team
