The Buccleuch Property Challenge raises an incredible £18,000

The Ella Dawson Foundation is proud to have been chosen as the charity partner for this year's Buccleuch Property Challenge, where an incredible £18,000 was raised to support young people living with and beyond cancer.

Team Ella Raises Over £7,000 at the Great North Run for Young Adults with Cancer

Team Ella took on the iconic Great North Run with 10 incredible runners, raising over £7,000 to support young adults living with cancer.

Be Uplifted: Breathworks Workshop

Join Teens Unite and the Ella Dawson Foundation for this guided breathwork from the comfort of your home: Guided Breathwork & Relaxation Tools for Anxiety and Reducing Brain Fog. Wednesday 1st October, 6:30pm - Digital

Bank Holiday Bash Raises £520 for Ella Dawson Foundation in Hull

Thank you to Emily Kate Petch and Hayley Johnson for organising the Bank Holiday Bash in Hull raising and incredible £520.

Ella Dawson Foundation Receives Continued Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund

We are delighted to announce that the Ella Dawson Foundation has received continued funding from The National Lottery Community Fund (@tnlcomfund ) to continue the delivery and growth of our Feel Well Programme in 2025.

Ella Dawson Foundation Welcomes Erin to the Board of Trustees

The Ella Dawson Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Erin as a Trustee. With over 15 years of expertise in finance and a personal connection to our mission, Erin will play a vital role in strengthening the charity's financial strategy

Leeds Junior Lawyers Division Hosts Summer BBQ in Support of Young Adults with Cancer

The Leeds Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) held a fantastic Summer BBQ, celebrating their ongoing Charity of the Year partnership with the Ella Dawson Foundation.

Royal Parks Half Marathon 2025 - Only 1 Place Left!

Exciting news! The fully booked race with Team Ella has had one space open up - a special opportunity for you to join us! There's plenty of time to train for the October run, and we'd love to have you on board.

Mutazz completes the T100 raising funds for the Ella Dawson Foundation

After fundraising for us last year with a half marathon, Mutazz has now completed this first Triathlon. With matched funding from his employer, Mutazz has raised an incredible £1,068 to help young adults live well with and beyond cancer. Congratulatio

Ella Dawson Foundation Joins Forces at Big Cancer 52 Conference in London

The Ella Dawson Foundation attended the Big Cancer 52 Conference in London, joining leading charities to highlight the needs of young people with rare and less common cancers. The Ella Dawson Foundation attended the Big Cancer 52 Conference in Lond

Team Ella Completes Sail Around Britain, Raising £16,000 for Young Adults with Cancer

The Sail Around Britain challenge has officially come to an end, and what a journey it's been. Over the last two years, the Team Ella boat has raised over £16,000 to support young adults living with and beyond cancer.

Paul Davies MP Hosts Parliamentary Reception on Loneliness and Social Isolation

Hosted by Paul Davies MP, the Parliamentary reception brought together community organisations and charities to discuss the impact of loneliness and social isolation across the UK.

Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Teenage and Young Adult SummerFest

We had a great day joining young people, families, and staff at Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's SummerFest event on Saturday.

A special evening at Kensington Palace for ACT: Retrospective

The Ella Dawson Foundation was honoured to attend an evening hosted by The Ardonagh Group Community Trust at Kensington Palace, recognising the impact of community-led initiatives across the UK.

Ella Dawson Foundation Contributes to National Discussions at the Cancer52 Conference

The Ella Dawson Foundation attended the Big Cancer52 Conference in London, joining national charities and stakeholders to discuss the Rare Cancers Bill and National Cancer Plan.

Watch Now: Adam & Don Catch Up After 10,000 Miles at Sea

Adam joins a live Q & A whilst sailing the South Pacific in his self built 19ft yacht as he continues on Leg 2 of the Mini Globe Race raising funds for the Ella Dawson Foundation

Bradley Park Golf Club Captains Name Ella Dawson Foundation as 2025 Charity Partner

A huge thank you to Bradley Park Golf Club Captain and Lady Captain, Ian and Linda Welsh, and to all club members for choosing the Ella Dawson Foundation as your charity partner for 2025. We're so grateful for your support and really look forward to wo

Tasha attends the Your Way Forward Event at the Christie, Manchester

It was a privilege to attend the Your Way Forward event, hosted by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.

Trustee Kris completed his first marathon for Team Ella at the Rob Burrows Leeds Marathon

Kris Holland completed his first ever marathon - taking on the tough 26.2-mile Leeds Rob Burrow Marathon on what turned out to be another incredibly hot day.

Founder & Trustee Kevin completes the Fred Whitton Challenge

Kevin Dawson conquered the Fred Whitton Challenge - a 112-mile, 10,000 ft cycle around the Lake District, often described as the UK's toughest one-day cycling event.

The Wright Family continue to run for Team Ella

The Wright Family continue to raise money for young adults with cancer by running the Manchester 10km and Half Marathon. Thank you for your continued support.

Katie runs for TeamElla in memory of her friend Elyse

Katie ran the Manchester 10km in memory of her friend Elyse, who sadly passed away following her diagnosis of cancer last year. We had the privilege of supporting Elyse throughout her treatment, as well as her mum and sister through such a difficult time.

Championing better support for young people with cancer

Last week, our CEO Jane met with Paul Davies MP to discuss the work of the Ella Dawson Foundation and the importance of including all cancers in the national Cancer Action Plan.

An incredible £39,000 raised at the NorthEdge Charity Golf Day in support of young people with cancer

We're incredibly grateful to NorthEdge for hosting their annual Charity Golf Day in support of the Ella Dawson Foundation - and to everyone who contributed on the day.

TeamElla have raised £10,000 at the 2025 London Marathon

Congratulations to Hana, Jane and Paul for completing the unforgettable 26.2 mile course on Sunday and raising an incredible amount for young adults with cancer.

Colour Ball 2026

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

Dr Stewart Manning: New Ambassador for the Ella Dawson Foundation

We're thrilled to welcome retired GP Dr Stewart Manning, a passionate advocate for cancer support, as an Ambassador for the Ella Dawson Foundation.

Founding Trustee Jane runs London Marathon in memory of Ella

Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

Charities come together for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month this April

"Life changing. helped me come back to the person I felt I was losing."

"I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all of the support you have provided. It has been a breath of fresh air and I really don't think I would be the person I am today without it."

NEW: Fuel Your Future, Healthy Eating for Life After Cancer

This programme is for young people in their late teens and 20s who've finished cancer treatment and are looking for practical, tailored, and sustainable healthy eating tools. Led by our Oncology Dietitian Hazel, you'll get the guidance and support you n

A Founders Playbook: Purpose with Jane and Tasha Dawson

We are delighted A Founders Playbook have chosen the Ella Dawson Foundation as their Season 1 Charity Partner. On this episode, Jane and Tasha talk about their one non-negotiable, PURPOSE. A Founder's Playbook aims to empower, educate and inspire future e

Exciting News! Buccleuch Property Charity Partner for 2025

We are delighted to have been chosen for the Buccleuch Property 2025 Charity Partner and are looking forward to what looks to be a fantastic day of fundraising at the Buccleuch Property Challenge in September! Thank You Buccleuch!

Meet Alice

Alice was diagnosed with Thymic Cancer at 23 years old, she writes about her experience getting diagnosed, how yoga and psychology have been instrumental to her and describes what feels like a full circle moment as she is back working as a stem cell trans

Follow Adam Around the World: NEW WEBSITE LIVE

Adam Waugh is sailing around the world in a self-built 19ft boat raising money for the Ella Dawson Foundation. Read all the action right from the boat build to his current progress in the Mini Globe Race by visiting his new website One Man, One Boat, One

Meet Kim

Kim writes powerfully about navigating numerous cancer diagnoses, the importance of timely psychological support, the challenges of living with late effects, and her message: You know your body best'.

Thank You, Libby & Kerry! £1,000 Raised Through 100 Squats a Day for Young People with Cancer!

Libby and her mum, Kerry, have also completed an incredible challenge: 100 squats a day throughout February, raising an amazing £1,000 to help other young people with cancer.

Thank you to Julia and her family for raising £1400 for the Ella Dawson Foundation!

These three fabulous women hosted a Race Night 50th Birthday and raised an astonishing amount for young people living with and beyond cancer.

A fantastic Colour Ball!

Our Colour Ball 2025 was an unforgettable evening, filled with energy, generosity, and a shared commitment to making a difference. We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to your incredible support, we raised an astounding £19,340 to help young adult

Thank you Lucie!

In January, Lucie took on a 100km running challenge to help raise funds to support young adults with cancer, like her sister Alice who we have supported over the last 18 months.

Creative Cuppa Online Craft

In this session we simply meet, chat and create with our favourite cuppa! We will provide you with all the tools you need to produce your very own handmade Christmas Cards to kick start the festive season. Together, we will get creative and chat with othe

Bon Voyage to Adam and Little Wren! 🚤🌍

Last Saturday, the incredible Adam Waugh set sail from Lanzarote aboard his 19ft self-built boat, Little Wren, embarking on the second leg of his epic 24,000 nautical mile solo sail around the world!

THE YES TO LIFE SHOW Ella's Way - Helping young adults live well with cancer

We were honoured to be invited onto the Yes to Life Show as guest speakers talking about Ella, and our journey to where the Ella Dawson Foundation is today.

Thank You Leeds Junior Lawyers Division

We're delighted to have been voted as the JLD Charity of the Year 2025!

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.

Get Involved: Open a door of our Advent Calendar

Over the next 24 days, you can open a door of our Advent Calendar where we'll be sharing with you real stories and inspiring messages from those we support, highlights of our year and how you can get involved to help young adults facing cancer.

Get Involved: Gifting with Purpose via Ella's art Shop

Let's make this Christmas a little more colourful and a lot more meaningful via gifting through Ella's art shop.