Posts by Callum Dallimore

A team photo of the Friday Boys cycling group wearing their PCUK cycling jerseys
Fundraising

The Friday Boys cycle 45 miles for Pancreatic Cancer UK

21 July 2022

On 29 July, an inspiring group of friends coined the Friday Boys will cycle 45 miles to raise vital funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Research

New hope for treating pancreatic cancer: Targeting the ‘recycler’ protein USP25

7 July 2022

An innovative new study may revolutionise pancreatic cancer therapy by targeting the ‘recycler’ protein USP25 to reduce the growth of cancer cells.

 

Jenny’s call for early diagnosis

28 June 2022

This month, we launched our Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives campaign to fight for the breakthrough in early diagnosis that will save lives.

 

Our Research Involvement Network: Shaping the future of pancreatic cancer research

28 June 2022

Dr Naureen Starling is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust specialising in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, as well as researching new therapies.

Mahika sitting in her living room looking to camera.
Policy & campaigning

Stand with Mihika to fight for early diagnosis

14 June 2022

You may recognise Mihika as one of the faces of our Unite, Diagnose, Save Lives campaign that launched last week. Like so many of our loved ones, Mihika’s husband Jay heard these devastating words when he was finally diagnosed; “Sorry it’s too late. We can’t save you.”

Supporters and MSPs at our parliamentary event
Policy & campaigning

How we’re influencing cancer strategies across the UK

8 June 2022
Volunteers' Week
 

Time to say thank you to our volunteers

1 June 2022

Here at Pancreatic Cancer UK our amazing volunteers give their time to support us in a variety of ways; all contributing toward our vision that everyone with pancreatic cancer survives to live long and well. We want to say a massive Thank You to each and every one of our volunteers. You are at the heart of everything we do. 

 

“I’ve never worn a top with so much pride” – Victoria and the team take on Edinburgh Marathon

31 May 2022

Last weekend, 49 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK runners took on Scotland's largest mass participation running event, the Edinburgh Marathon Festival, to raise an incredible £34,715 so far!

 

RideLondon 2022: Tony and the team ride towards breakthroughs

31 May 2022

Last weekend, 130 amazing team Pancreatic Cancer UK riders, including Emmerdale star Tony Audenshaw and our very own Chief Executive Diana, took on RideLondon, ‘the world’s greatest celebration of cycling’ to raise an incredible £83,037 so far!

Research

New research project: what is pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and how can we diagnose it more quickly?

31 May 2022

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) occurs when the pancreas becomes unable to produce enough enzymes to break down food, and effectively causes the body to starve. The condition affects 60-90% of people with pancreatic cancer. 

Fundraising

Tony Audenshaw and The Wheelpackers

24 May 2022

‘The Wheelpackers’, are a team made up of Emmerdale actor Tony Audenshaw and his posse of production personnel and friends.

Fundraising

Walk for Pia: The Gavin and Stacey themed walk from Billericay to Barry Island

26 April 2022

Pia was aged just 54 when she sadly lost her life to pancreatic cancer in September 2021, 11 months after her diagnosis. Now, Pia’s husband, Simon, and their two daughters Rhiannon and Emilia have been joined by family and friends in walking from Billericay, Essex, to Barry Island, South Wales, to honour her life, raise vital awareness and funds for the disease and celebrate her love of BBC Sitcom Gavin and Stacey!