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.

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.

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

Mount Toubkal Trek for Charity 2025

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 2025

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.

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.

Sail Around Britain Charity Challenge

May to June 2025 - Imagine sailing around our wonderful coastline, enjoying the ever-changing scenery and wildlife, experiencing the challenges of tidal currents, rocks and sand banks, and entering our many historical ports from the sea.

Great North Run 2025

Sunday 7th September 2025 - Join Team Ella for the Great North Run, we will be with you every step of the way from training to the big day!

Skydive for #TeamElla in 2025

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!

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.