Christmas Moments
Take a moment to celebrate someone special, and help make more moments possible for people with cancer in Yorkshire.
You could celebrate someone who has recovered from cancer, thank someone who has shown their support, recognise someone having cancer treatment, or remember someone who is sadly no longer with us.
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Include a message about why you have chosen to celebrate this special person.
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See your dedication on the Christmas Moments online gallery, alongside others nominated by the Yorkshire community.
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Share your dedication with friends and family on social media or print it out and display it in your home.
This Christmas, over 2,600* people in Yorkshire will be told they have cancer.
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
A donation along with your Christmas Moments dedication will help continue Yorkshire’s legacy of life-saving cancer research and keep more families and friends together at Christmas.
“My cancer diagnosis changed last Christmas, but thanks to early detection, every Christmas brings more special moments.”
When Russell from Sheffield was diagnosed with prostate cancer just before Christmas last year, the news didn't sink it at first.
Russell said: “I’m a cup-half-full kind of person, and my way of coping was to put it aside and focus on enjoying Christmas with my family. I told myself I’d deal with it in January. The waiting was hard – especially for my family. Cancer really does change Christmas."
Because Russell’s cancer was found early, his cancer could be treated.
“It's thanks to early detection, I had options and could have a gentler treatment. For that, I feel blessed and look forward to more happy times ahead.”
Russell is now looking forward to spending time with his family over the festive period.
“I know how it feels when a loved one has cancer, and how difficult it can be during the festive period. However, your gift could help give people more time, and more Christmases, with the people they love.”
Rowen, Russell's stepdaughter
*Estimate for December 2025. Every month, 2,636 people in Yorkshire are told they have cancer.
