Remembering Roy
It has been 30 years since Roy set off on the Tour of Hope to raise the profile of lung cancer and we want to hear your memories of him Leave your dedication
Tour of Hope 30
Relive those incredible moments of the Tour of Hope – 30 years on. Watch archive footage of Roy as he travelled the country to shine a spotlight on lung cancer and raise funds for lung cancer research.
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Interview with Fiona Castle
Roy’s wife, Fiona was by his side throughout the Tour of Hope. Watch as she shares her memories of that time and how she’d prepared herself for Roy to die in front of us all.
Find out moreThe Tour of Hope was a national event with the ultimate aim of raising the profile of lung cancer and raising money for lung cancer research. That’s what it was about – to help us diagnose lung cancer at an early stage
Professor Ray Donnelly MBE, charity founder
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Stories from people who understand
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with lung cancer, it may help to read the experiences of others who been successfully treated, or who are living well with later stage disease. Many people have told us that these stories were of great comfort and inspiration, giving them some much needed hope in an otherwise dark and anxious time.
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During my diagnosis, I had a biopsy and they found I had a specific type of lung cancer. This is one of the reasons I wanted to share my experience to make sure that everyone who is diagnosed with lung cancer has these tests because they can dramatically change your treatment path.
Petra, living with EGFR+ with Exon 20 insertions
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From the first contact I had with Roy Castle, we have felt supported and cared for. Ann on the helpline couldn’t have done more for us. She listened intently, answered all our questions and had so much time for us.
Sam used the helpline after her mum diagnosis
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With demand for our services continuing to rise, we need your help more than ever. There are so many ways to get involved – and they don’t all require you to run a marathon or throw yourself out of a plane! Check out our A-Z guide to fundraising and pledge your support to everyone affected by lung cancer.
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