Ella Dawson Foundation - Helping young adults live well with cancer

Our mission is that every young adult with cancer and their families and carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered

Being diagnosed with cancer often means life stops in its tracks....

Plans are often put on hold as you navigate a whole new world of hospital appointments, treatment and medical language.

We're here to help you feel in control, feel purpose, feel like you and feel empowered

Support For You

Our team of experts and wellness practitioners are here to help you feel well, move well, eat well and live well at every stage of your cancer diagnosis.

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Support Us

There are so many fun, rewarding and inspiring ways you can help us to raise funds and awareness to help support young adults, and their families, to live well with cancer.

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The Colour Ball Silent Auction is Live

You can now browse and bid on incredible silent auction items, live auction prizes, and make donations via our auction webpage. A great way to book an unforgettable trip, experience or piece of memorabilia whilst helping make a difference to young adults

Bon Voyage to Adam and Little Wren! 🚤🌍

Last Saturday, the incredible Adam Waugh set sail from Lanzarote aboard his 19ft self-built boat, Little Wren, embarking on the second leg of his epic 24,000 nautical mile solo sail around the world!

THE YES TO LIFE SHOW Ella's Way - Helping young adults live well with cancer

We were honoured to be invited onto the Yes to Life Show as guest speakers talking about Ella, and our journey to where the Ella Dawson Foundation is today.

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Thank you Lucie!

In January, Lucie took on a 100km running challenge to help raise funds to support young adults with cancer, like her sister Alice who we have supported over the last 18 months.

Fuel your Future Online Workshop & Cook Along

This workshop provides a practical way to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Hazel will take us through top tips around food and cancer post treatment, she will tailor this towards behaviour change techniques to help make all the great changes sustainabl

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Sunday 12 October 2025 - The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

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