Become a Cancer Champion by taking part in one of our free awareness sessions.
No skills, qualifications or any specialised knowledge of cancer is required to take part in Cancer Champions training. Our free awareness sessions teach people about the key facts, statistics, symptoms, and screenings linked to a number of cancers.
Cancer Champions are equipped with the knowledge needed to raise awareness about cancer, engage in conversations that could help to reduce the risk of cancer and encourage early diagnosis of cancer – when treatment could be simpler and more successful.
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Early detection saves lives
Would you be able to spot the possible early signs of cancer in a friend or relative?
Along with national screening programmes, being aware of the common signs and symptoms can help to increase diagnosis at an earlier stage.
Become a Cancer Champion and help encourage early diagnosis and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer in Humber and North Yorkshire.
Become a Cancer Champion
Book your place on one of our free Cancer Champions Awareness Sessions.
Upcoming virtual session dates;
Wednesday 6th December, 14:00-15:30
Friday 8th December, 10:00-12:30
Monday 11th December, 12:00-13:30
Upcoming face-to-face sessions available;
We will be arranging some further face-to-face Cancer Champion awareness sessions in the new year. If you would prefer to attend a face-to-face session, please contact us by email stating where in the Humber and North Yorkshire area you are, so that we can send you details of events in that area. Email; [email protected].
If you would like us to arrange a face-to-face session in your local area, please contact Emma and Lizzie to arrange this either by email [email protected] or phone 07519 120809.
Sharon’s story
Sharon Hornsby, a Contact Officer with Humberside Police, received treatment for early stage breast cancer after a free awareness session prompted her to book an appointment with her GP.
‘If I hadn’t done the Cancer Champions training, where would I be? Learning about cancer saved my life.’
The Peel Project
Sarah Muflahi, Volunteer Lead Co-ordinator, The Peel Project, said:
‘We organised Cancer Champions training because some people in our local community wouldn’t usually seek information about cancer and can be hesitant about going to the doctors. The face-to-face sessions were hugely beneficial as the group could learn together whilst receiving support from the Cancer Champions team.’

Book a Private Awareness Session
For your educational establishment, place of work or voluntary group.
We have previously delivered private Cancer Champions awareness sessions to students at several educational establishments including Hull University, John Leggott College, East Riding College and York College. Previous work place sessions have been organised for staff at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, G F Smith, AVIVA, Vale of York CCG and East Riding of Yorkshire CCG. We have also delivered private sessions to Hull Sikh Community Group and volunteers at York Against Cancer and St Leonard’s Hospice.
To book a private awareness session for your work place, educational establishment or voluntary group, email [email protected] or call 07519 120809.
Testimonials
Care Plus Group
Care Plus Group offer Cancer Champion training for those living and working in North East Lincolnshire. All sessions are held 10:00 – 14:00 at Centre4, 17a Wootton Road, Grimsby, DN33 1HE.
The team are currently planning their 2024 dates, so if you are interested in attending one of their sessions, please contact Care Plus Group on 01472 232266 or email [email protected].
To find out more about Care Plus Group, please visit their website www.careplusgroup.org