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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latest news

Careology and the Ella Dawson Foundation partner to help young people with cancer live better

We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Careology, the UK’s leading digital cancer care platform.

Good Luck Adam!

Adam Waugh is Sailing Around the World in a DIY boat for the Ella Dawson Foundation raising money for young adults with cancer.

Well done!! Yorkshire Three Peaks back to back Challenge

This weekend an incredible team took on one mighty challenge conquering the Yorkshire Three Peaks back to back (that’s 48 miles!) in 20 hours fundraising to help young adults live well with and beyond cancer.

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Colour Ball 2025

Painting a brighter future for young adults with cancer. The Ella Dawson Foundation's annual charity ball raising money to provide vital wellbeing support to young adults living with and beyond cancer.

London to Paris Cycle for Charity 2025

The London to Paris Bike Ride is an awesome cycling challenge and by far one of the best fundraising events in Europe! Take part and help young adults live well with and beyond cancer.

Everest Base Camp Trek for Charity 2025

The ultimate charity challenge... trek to Everest Base Camp for young adults with cancer! Immerse yourselves deep into the Himalayas and all they have to offer with breathtaking views, souring mountains, deep culture and beautiful people. A once in a life

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