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About Us
Welcome to the Ski 4 Cancer website. Ski 4 Cancer is a UK charity that raises funds to provide days out and short breaks for families affected by cancer. This is what we call "respite".
Many of our respite trips and short breaks have an alpine focus. From family days out at UK snow domes to longer holidays in the mountains (summer and winter), we give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times.
Spending time at altitude has many health benefits and is proven to lower the incidence of certain forms of cancer. We passionately believe in the therapeutic powers of the alpine environment.
Creating memories for families living with cancer since 2001
Upcoming Events
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Santa Run London 2020
Santa Run 2020 (London) Get ready for the slopes with a run around London dressed up as Santa! The Santa run is a hilarious event that takes place in early December every year. There are two courses available (5Km and … Read more Santa Run London 2020
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World Snow Day 2021
World Snow Day is a world-wide annual snow festival for children and their families. Introduced in 2007, World Snow Day is part of the international FIS campaign ‘Bring Children to the Snow’. With over 35 countries taking part, World Snow … Read more World Snow Day 2021
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Patrouille des Glaciers 2022
Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) The Patrouille des Glaciers (PDG) is an international ski mountaineering race organised by the Swiss Army. The PDG is widely regarded as the hardest mountain endurance race in the World. The race routes lead from Zermatt … Read more Patrouille des Glaciers 2022
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Testimonials from families we have helped...
“Our holiday in the mountains was exactly what we needed. Thank you so much for us giving this time away together as a family.”
Beneficiary“This holiday has ignited a spark in me and I am now so determined to have fun and live my life to the full, filled with daring things (that I would never have done before).”
Patient“The joy we saw on Sam’s face as he told us about Morzine, the amazing photos he took and the enthusiasm with which he described his week was just incredible.”
Mother“We cannot thank the team at Ski 4 Cancer enough for making Philly’s bucket wish come true. You are doing an amazing thing. Thank you.”
Friend“When on the top of the mountain, I couldn’t help but think that this time last year I was stuck in a hospital bed and thinking I would never ski again.”
Patient“The mountains in summer are such a special and magical place to be. Thank you so much for all your help. We are incredibly grateful.”
Beneficiary“Skiing again was on my ‘bucket list’. Ski 4 Cancer said that they would help. It sounded too good to be true but my dream became reality!”
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