Events

Young Adult Live Well Event

Our regular live well events, wellbeing sessions, and social meet ups for both young adults with cancer and their families are a great way to meet others who get it, press the pause button and take some time out in a safe, supportive community.

Fundraising Event

If you’re looking to take on a challenge and fundraise to help young adults with cancer all our major fundraising events are posted here! If you have an event or challenge that you’d like to host, we’d love to hear from you too and we’ll set you up with marketing and fundraising material.

Milan Marathon

Take on the Wizz Air Milano Marathon on April 12, 2026 for Team Ella. At the heart of it all is Italy’s fastest marathon: 42.195 km through the vibrant streets of Milan, along one of the most scenic and captivating routes in Europe.

Paris Marathon

Run the Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris for Team Ella and be part of what is now one of the biggest marathons in the world! Perfectly combining a personal challenge and raising money and discover the beautiful city!

Hackney Half

Be part of Hackney Moves, the highlight of London's running calendar. This is an unforgettable weekend of movement, sport and entertainment. Expect pure vibrancy as the borough comes alive for a weekend of celebration. Half Marathon: Sunday 17th Mar 2026

GetPro Bath Half

Join Team Ella for one of the UK's most established road races - the Bath Half Marathon! It's a flat, picturesque course with an electric atmosphere. This is a Partner Event with our Partners Run For Charity.

York 10km

Join Team Ella for what has been designed as one of the country's most beautiful city runs, running through the wonderful city passing historical landmarks and city walls. This is a Partner Event with our Partners Run For Charity.

Tough Mudder

Join Team Ella for the ultimate obstacle course, no competition and no timing, it's just you, your teammates and muddy strangers working together to conquer the course. Choose locations and distances up to 15km. This is a Partner Event.

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run

Join Team Ella for three stunning trails runs through the heart of the Peak District, choosing from three incredible routes with breathtaking backdrops: 9.5km,15km and Half Marathon. This is a Partner Event.

Inflatable Obstacle Course

Join Team Ella for the ultimate day out! You'll be jumping, sliding and laughing all the way to the finish line. Grab your friends, family or tackle it on your own. Several Dates and Locations to choose from. This is a Partner Event.

Ella Dawson Foundation Launches Christmas Appeal to Support Young People Facing Cancer

The Ella Dawson Foundation has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal with a heartfelt mission: to raise £4,000 to gift 400 young people facing cancer a Life Notes journal in the coming year.

Sail with Team Ella in the Iconic Round the Island Race 2026!

The Ella Dawson Foundation is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for adventure and impact! In July 2026, we’ll be taking part in one of the UK’s top four biggest sporting events – the legendary Round the Island Race, in partnership with t

Skydive for Team Ella

You choose your Date & Location - A truly epic challenge is waiting for you, whether you are seeking that adrenaline rush or to step out your comfort zone, there is no feeling quite like it!

Camino De Santiago Trek for Team Ella with Global Adventure Challenges

Trek the last 100km of the Camino Frances - part of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route and help young adults live well with cancer.

Climb Kilimanjaro for Team Ella with Global Adventure Challenges

Mount Kilimanjaro is a magnet for trekkers the world over and one of the most impressive charity challenges on offer.

The Colour Ball 2026 is now LIVE!

We are delighted to invite you to the Ella Dawson Foundation’s annual Colour Ball on Saturday 28th February 2026 at the Grand Ballroom, Queens Hotel, Leeds.

Mount Toubkal Trek for Charity 2026

Trek Mount Toubkal for young adults with cancer! We've teamed up with Global Adventure Challenges to deliver this unique experience summiting North Africa's highest mountain and the best Morocco has to offer.

National Three Peaks Charity Challenge

Trek the National Three Peaks for young adults with cancer! We've teamed up with Global Adventure Challenges to deliver this iconic challenge to tick off your bucket list, ensure you have an incredible weekend and raise money to make a difference.

London to Paris Cycle for Charity 2026

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 2026

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.

Colour Ball 2026

SAVE THE DATE! Painting a brighter future for young adults with cancer.

Monthly Wellbeing Workshops

Our Monthly Wellbeing Workshops our here to provide support, information, and a place to meet other people going through similar. Each workshop has been chosen by young people with cancer themselves, and each month will be different.

Ella's Empowerment Panel launch

Our very first lived experience panel puts young people's voices at the heart of our charity. Named by the young people themselves, on Ella's Empowerment Panel we sit down and discuss the big questions, the ‘behind the scenes’ of the charity.

Huddersfield 5k Your Way

We invite anyone who is living with or beyond cancer, families, friends and health care professionals to join us once a month to walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at a 5k Your Way group linked to Greened Park parkrun.

A Place in the Pennines

We are delighted to offer one or two night stay at a Place in the Pennines to young people and their families. A Place In The Pennines is a suite of luxury lodges in the heart of Marsden, West Yorkshire.

'Life Notes' Mindfulness and Productivity Journal

If you love journaling, we'd love you to have a copy of our popular 'Life Notes' Mindfulness and Productivity journal. This beautiful and inspiring journal will guide you towards filling each day with love, presence and gratitude.