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Meet the people turning challenges into hope.
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100% to research.
Meet the people turning challenges into hope.
When you support an Oncogene Cancer Research fundraiser, you have our guarantee: 100% of your donation goes directly to life-saving clinical research. No overheads. No deductions. Just science that saves lives.
Lung cancer research is vital — and this year, people with lung cancer, their friends, and families are stepping up to make a difference. From ultra-marathons and long-distance walks to cycling tours, 100-mile runs, and charity golf days, our 2026 fundraisers are pushing their limits to fund life-saving research.
Explore their stories, follow their journeys, and find out how you can support them. Every mile, every pedal, golf swing, every challenge brings us closer to breakthroughs that save lives.
One Backyard Ultra. Countless Reasons to Keep Going.
How far would you run to change a life?
Paul is taking on the Gosfield Backyard Ultra, pushing himself further than ever before after being inspired by Amy's stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis at just 20 years old.
Every lap is for Amy. Every mile is helping to fund research that gives hope to people living with oncogene-driven lung cancer.
Click below to read Paul's story and make a donation.
Take On a Challenge. Make a Difference.
Our incredible supporters are turning their challenges into hope for people affected by lung cancer.
From marathons and cycling challenges to personal milestones and extraordinary feats of endurance, every fundraiser helps us accelerate research and support people living with oncogene-driven lung cancers.
In 2026, we’ve already been inspired by incredible fundraisers who have pushed their limits to make a difference. And there’s more to come…
Mel and Sarah will be taking on the Tour de Four cycling challenge in September, putting their strength and determination to the test to raise vital funds for Oncogene Cancer Research.
Could you take on a challenge of your own? Whether it’s big or small, every step, pedal and contribution helps bring us closer to more research, more treatment options and more time.
See below to learn about how our incredible supporters have turned their challenges into impact and helped drive progress for people affected by lung cancer.
Sarah’s ultramarathon raised over £5,000 for research.
Sarah Li has always loved a challenge. A six-time marathon runner, she was in training for her next race when life took an unexpected turn.
While living with stage 4 EGFR lung cancer, on 3 May 2026, Sarah completed 54km of a 100km Ultra Marathon challenge across the Isle of Wight with 10 of the people who stood by her through it all — turning fear into determination, and miles into hope.
Click here to read more about Sarah’s challenge and click the button to donate now.
Mandy raised over £2800 for research at the 2026 TCS London Marathon.
In 2025, a small injury forced Mandy to step back from the London Marathon start line. But she hasn’t let that setback stop her from taking action where it matters most: raising funds for vital lung cancer research.
Inspired by her friend Yvonne, also family and friends who’ve also had cancer battles, in April this year, Mandy took on the TCS London Marathon. Mandy’s run was focused on helpingng to fund much needed research for oncogene-driven lung cancers—aggressive cancers that often affect younger people with no smoking history. Every donation supports life-saving studies at the Institute of Cancer Research, helping give patients hope and better outcomes.
Read more about Mandy —and how she’s focused on bringing us closer to breakthroughs.
We teed-off & raised £10k for life saving research.
On 26 June 2026 at Tall Pines Golf Club in Bristol, we held our first ever Charity Golf Day. This fantastic day was organised by Jan Clark and raised £10k to support vital lung cancer research.
Other past fundraisers.
Meet Christina, Ruth and Aude.
Tackled the 2025 TCS London Marathon for Research
Christina, Ruth and Aude teamed up last year to run their hometown marathon - the 2025 TCS London Marathon taking place - to support vital research. Together they raised over £10k, all of which went straight to The Institute of Cancer Research - one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Their mission is to make discoveries that defeat cancer.
You can read more about their why in their fundraising page.
Meet Oakely.
Toughed it out in a Tough Mudder.
Oakley’s friend’s diagnosis with lung cancer at age 20, prompted him to test his strength, stamina and mental grit in a Tough Mudder in August 2024.
Meet Hollie and Joey.
Pushed physical bounds to push the limits of research.
Learn about how in May 2024, Hollie and Joey used their love of fitness to fundraise to help push the limits of research.
Meet Chris & Mandy.
Ran for research.
Christina and Mandy were motivated to run the Paris 2024 Marathon following their friend’s diagnosis with an oncogene lung cancer.