CS1. VIEW FROM LENDAL BRIDGE

The York Against Cancer story began in 1987 when Professor Leveson, a former senior lecturer and consultant surgeon at St James’ Hospital in Leeds, set out to make a difference to those in York living with cancer.

Professor Leveson formed a partnership with fellow surgeon, Mr John Craven, and university researcher, Professor Colin Garner. The three wanted to commit to cancer research in the local area, but suffered from the same funding restrictions that we see today.

When they realised that they would need to tap into other sources, York Against Cancer was born.

To date, the charity has raised more than £20 million for local cancer care, research and education. Here are just some of the milestones that the Charity has reached in that time.