FORCE Cancer Charity

The Family Law Company supports FORCE Santa Cycle

The FORCE Santa Cycle is back on Saturday 19th November 2022 but with a twist!

The traditional Topsham to Exmouth route remains but there is NOW the option to ride in the opposite direction.

Riders will cycle six miles from Topsham Rugby Club to Exmouth along the stunning Exe Estuary Trail, starting at 11am.

Those choosing the second option will set out from Exmouth Rugby Club at 12:30pm and finish on Topsham Quay.

“Of course, none of this would be possible without the continued support of The Family Law Company as our main sponsor for this festive family...

Free support on off at FORCE Cancer Charity

FORCE cancer support project receives lottery funding

FORCE Cancer Charity is celebrating today after being awarded £290,000 in funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.

The grant will help the charity restart its programme of face-to-face services across Devon and expand a pioneering programme of using specialist volunteers to work alongside its professional staff in support and education programmes.

This new National Lottery funding is for a specific three-year project, which will enable FORCE to reach more local people dealing with a cancer diagnosis while it works to rebuild funding for its core services after...

Rachel and Mark Stewart with Miss Daisy the converted London taxi

Rachel is driving Miss Daisy for charity

A Devon woman with incurable cancer is taking part in a rally across Europe in a converted London taxi called Daisy to raise money for charity.

Rachel Stewart and husband Mark will drive their distinctive white cab in the Motoscape Road Trip to Prague, going through 12 countries in seven days.

They’re doing it in aid of Exeter-based FORCE Cancer Charity and national organisation Make 2nds Count.

The rally is for “bangers” worth £500 or less or classic vehicles that are 20 years old or more.

It starts on Saturday September 3 from St Omer in France and...

Finishers at the FORCE Cancer Charity Nello bike ride

The Nello is back and amazing as ever!

The Nello, FORCE Cancer Charity’s iconic annual cycle ride, returned in style on Sunday.

Nearly 800 riders signed up to celebrate the comeback of the charity’s single biggest fundraising event of the year after COVID forced its cancellation in 2020 and 2021.

The atmosphere at Topsham Rugby Club was joyous as riders prepared to take on a 55 or 100 mile challenge.

Event organiser Sarah Daniels said: “The last time we were able to physically gather on this start line was in 2019 and it is superb to be here now. Today is monumental for us, showing that events can occur...

Ready for the off at The Nello cycle ride for FORCE Cancer Charity

The Nello is back and cyclists can’t wait

One of Devon’s most iconic outdoor events is back this summer after a two-year break.

And the good news is, there’s still time to be a part of it.

The Nello bike ride - FORCE’s Cancer Charity’s biggest single fundraising event of the year – will take place on Sunday June 26.

Up to 1,500 cyclists will gather on the start line at Topsham Rugby Club, ready to take on the personal challenge of riding 55 or 100 miles.

The event has been virtual for the past two years due to COVID – riders choosing when and where to ride.

But there is real excitement...

The Exeter to Ipswich cycle team (left to right): Steve Sandiford, Paul Reed, Lee Barrow, support vehicle driver Simon Courtney, Pete Jeffery and Terry Wheatley.

Exeter to Ipswich cycle challenge for FORCE

A group of men from Devon have set out to cycle from Exeter to Ipswich to raise money for the charity that supported their friend through cancer.

And they’ve already smashed their original fundraising target by more than 2,000 per cent!

Paul Reed, Terry Wheatley, Steve Sandiford, Lee Cornish and former Exeter Falcons speedway star Pete Jeffery with Simon Courtney as vehicle support driver left Exeter today (Tuesday April 26) to cycle nearly 300 miles to Suffolk.

They are riding in memory of dad of two Mark Davis from Exeter, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer...

HSBC Exeter and Anytime Fitness support FORCE Cancer Charity

HSBC Exeter to hold fundraising day for FORCE 

HSBC’s Exeter branch will be holding an in-branch fundraising day on Thursday April 28 in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity. The day will involve staff wearing something blue to represent FORCE’s colours and a non-stop seven-hour cycle ride.

Anytime Fitness Exeter in Southernhay are lending out a static bike for the event so that HSBC staff can take turns to complete as many miles as possible to raise money.

In addition, staff from HSBC’s Exeter, Honiton and North Devon branch in Barnstaple will also be taking part in a number of events for FORCE this year including the Great...

Poster advertising FORCE Cancer Charity's Cream Teas for Cancer event

Cream Teas for Cancer – the perfect summer combination

FORCE Cancer Charity’s popular Cream Teas for Cancer event is back by popular demand this summer.

FORCE is once again hoping to make it bigger and better than ever.

On Thursday July 7 the team at FORCE and Cream Teas for Cancer partner The Exeter will be delivering delicious delights for supporters to devour.

Each cream tea is carefully packed and costs just £5.

For that you’ll receive two scrummy scones from Ryders Bakery, Westcountry clotted cream from Rodda’s Creamery, lip smackingly good jam from Waterhouse Fayre and a fine brew from Miles Tea and...

Chance to run around Powderham Castle grounds

FORCE Cancer Charity and City Runs are combining to offer a race through some of the most spectacular parkland in Devon.

Powderham Castle will provide the backdrop for the Power Run Exeter event on Saturday April 2.

There are two distances available – five or 10 miles - around private areas of the Castle estate on a multi-terrain course.

With breathtaking views, the event is perfect for new runners and those looking for something a little more challenging.

The partnership with City Runs comes a time when FORCE is working hard to recover from the effects of...

Members of the FORCE Walking Group on Exeter Quay

Join the FORCE walking group for exercise and support

The FORCE Cancer Charity walking group is on the lookout for new recruits.

The group meets every Wednesday morning (9:30 – 10:30) at the Piazza Terracina on Exeter Quay.

It is designed for anyone affected by cancer, whatever your level of fitness.

The sessions are free. They are led by Sarah Dilley, a qualified fitness instructor.

She offers anyone whose life has been impacted by a cancer diagnosis – not only patients – the opportunity to get active and exercise together.

Own pace

You can walk the route Sarah sets each week at your own pace with full...

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