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

News

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Events

  • May

    17

    Cambridge Cancer Help Cycle ride – 17th May 2026

    Cambridge Cancer Help Cycle ride – 17th May 2026 Whether you [...]

  • Jan

    13

    New Men’s Cancer Support Group starts January 2026

    A new Men’s Cancer Support Group will start on 13th January 2026 [...]

  • Dec

    6

    Repair Cafe on 6th December 2025 from 2-5pm at the Centre

    📣 We are thrilled to announce that we are organising [...]

  • Nov

    8

    Autumn Fayre on Saturday 8th November 2025 from 11am to 2pm at the Centre

    Autumn Fayre on Saturday 8th November 2025 Join us at the [...]

  • Nov

    14

    Celebrating the life of Fran Dawson on Friday 14th November 2025 from 2-5pm

    Fran Dawson We would like to say a very sad [...]

  • Nov

    26

    Anxiety Workshop – Fear of Recurrence on Wednesday 26th November 2025 from 1-3pm

    Join our Anxiety workshop (Fear of Recurrence) on Weds 26 November from 1-3 [...]