Our Fundraisers

Browse through these profiles if you'd like to support a fundraiser or click the button below to set up your own fundraising page!

Completing a half Marathon for Lauren’s Grandpa

Hollie McPhie

In 2020 Lauren’s Grandpa was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer and unfortunately this month (Feb) he passed away.

Completing a Half Marathon for Grandpa

Lauren BLEE

I recently lost my Grandpa to Oesophageal Cancer and want to try and make a difference to ensure families get longer with loved ones.

12 hour Silence

Tracie Penny

I am fundraising for Heartburn Cancer UK to help raise awareness of the early signs of oesophageal cancer and to enable them to change the future for sufferers.

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Completing a half Marathon for Lauren’s Grandpa

In 2020 Lauren’s Grandpa was diagnosed with Oesophageal Cancer and unfortunately this month (Feb) he passed away.
David's Story

David's story about oesophageal cancer - told by his wife Julie. David's diagnosis seemed to come out of nowhere. If sharing his story can help just one person, then it will be worth it.
Further detail about The Cytosponge from the National Institute for Health Research

Further coverage of a large trial looking at the success of The Cytosponge in detecting Barrett's oesophagus and early oesophageal cancer.
Completing a Half Marathon for Grandpa

I recently lost my Grandpa to Oesophageal Cancer and want to try and make a difference to ensure families get longer with loved ones.

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Persistent heartburn

Persistent heartburn. Do not ignore persistent heartburn. If it lasts for more than 3 weeks consult your GP. Persistent heartburn can be a symptom of oesophageal cancer.
Oesophageal cancer

Oesophageal cancer is when abnormal cells in the food pipe grow in an uncontrolled way. Oesophageal cancer can occur in the lower or upper part of the oesophagus.
Barrett's oesophagus

Barrett’s oesophagus, often known as just Barrett’s, is a condition that affects the lining of the oesophagus. Cancer of the oesophagus is more likely in people who have Barrett’s.
David's Story

David's story about oesophageal cancer - told by his wife Julie. David's diagnosis seemed to come out of nowhere. If sharing his story can help just one person, then it will be worth it.
Giving in memory

Giving in memory of someone special can be a positive way to celebrate their life, as well as being of great comfort to friends and family. Our tribute funds create a lasting memorial to your loved one and are completely personal to you.
Buy your greetings cards

Browse a selection of over 1300 greetings cards from our partner, Making a Difference Cards, and raise funds for Heartburn Cancer UK whilst letting your loved ones know that you care.
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Symptom awareness of deadliest cancers is as low as 4% in the UK

New data released by the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce on World Cancer Day shows that symptoms awareness is dangerously low and Covid-19 has exacerbated an already critical situation.
Alistair Cheyne OBE

We are very sad to report the death of Alistair Cheyne OBE, Trustee of Heartburn Cancer UK. Alistair died on Friday 8th May after his own long and determined battle with cancer. We will miss him very much and our sincere sympathies go to his wife and soulmate Dorothy.
Malcolm's Story

Malcolm's strength is humbling. Despite a terminal oesophageal cancer diagnosis, he has a zest for life and is determined to ensure people with oesophageal cancer find a way of enjoying real food if they possibly can.