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

  • Dec

    1

    Christmas Craft Workshop – Make a Christmas Bottle on 1st December between 11am and 1pm

    A Christmas Craft Workshop “Make a Christmas Bottle” will be [...]

  • Oct

    14

    Next Breast Cancer Now “Moving Forward”

    The next Breast Cancer Now “Moving Forward” course will be [...]

  • Oct

    27

    IRIS Paper Folding on October 27th from 10-12pm
  • Sep

    18

    Experimental Cancer Medicine Demystified: Research to treatment – Friday 18th September 10-3.30pm

    Open Event! An open event for patients, carers and anyone [...]

  • 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 [...]