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Our world-leading cancer research relies on the generosity and dedication of the thousands of individuals, organisations and companies that support our work. Please join them today and help us to make the discoveries that defeat cancer.

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Our scientists and clinicians are working daily in our labs – in Chelsea and Sutton, London – to make a real impact on the lives of people with cancer. We have an unrivalled track record in cancer research and world-leading scientists are researching everything from the basic causes of the disease to developing the latest treatments for patients. You can read more about our latest discoveries on our news pages.

Our donors and supporters play a vital role in helping us to make the discoveries that defeat cancer. By running a marathon, donating monthly by Direct Debit, funding a PhD student or supporting us in another way, all our supporters are striving to help us make a difference.

Whether you’ve been affected by cancer, or whether you simply want to further world-leading research, please get involved and support us today.

Appeals and campaigns

We need our donors to help fund a wide range of projects, everything from increasing our understanding of the biology of cancer, through to developing the latest treatments for patients.

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Get involved

Whether it’s running a marathon, cycling to Paris, walking the Great Wall of China or enjoying our Carols from Chelsea, we have an event that’s perfect for you.

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Meet our supporters

If they’re giving up their time for us, donating monthly or helping us in another way, we think all of our supporters are amazing and we want to share their stories.

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Leave a Legacy

Remembering the ICR in your will is one of the most powerful ways you can make a difference to future generations of cancer sufferers.

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The Discovery Club

The Discovery Club is our high level giving club which asks members to help us drive forward our scientific strategy by making a philanthropic investment in one of several key initiatives.

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Christopher's Smile

Christopher's Smile has raised in excess of £600,000 for The Institute of Cancer Research, which has been used to fund three full-time research positions, with a pledge made in December 2013 to fund a fourth.

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