Fran Dawson

We would like to say a very sad farewell to the much loved and admired Fran Dawson who passed away on 4th September.

Fran has been an important part of our Centre, almost since its beginning in 1986 when Marilyn Barnes set up the charity. She has contributed so much, playing an instrumental role in establishing the Centre at the David Rayner Building, as Chair of the charity, as a Therapist, and in so many other ways. She will be missed by all of us who knew her.

There will be an event at the Centre to celebrate her life on Friday 14th November from 2-5pm. All are very welcome.

Fran asked for donations in her memory to the Cambridge Cancer Help Centre – https://www.justgiving.com/page/john-dawson-1

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Events

  • Aug

    5

    Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Wednesday 5th August 2026

    Wednesday 5th August from 11am in the Centre As a [...]

  • Jul

    21

    Our next Take Control programme will take place on 21st and 28th July 2026 from 1pm

    The next Take Control programme will be held on 21st and [...]

  • May

    19

    Our next Take Control programme will be held on 19th and 26th May from 1-3pm

    The next Take Control programme will be held on 19th and [...]

  • Apr

    22

    Nutrition talk: “Phytonutrients. Why are they important?”

    Following on from two previous successful Nutrition talks, we have arranged [...]

  • Mar

    10

    New Monthly Men’s Cancer Support Group – Tuesday 10th March

    We are pleased to be able to offer a new [...]

  • Feb

    17

    Take Control Workshop – 17th and 24th February 2026

    TAKE CONTROL WORKSHOPSOn the 17th and 24th February 2026 our [...]