The Nightingale Spring 2026 Newsletter
Hi everyone,
This is my first edition of The Nightingale Newsletter as CEO and I’m delighted to be writing the introduction to this issue.
For those of you who don’t know, back in 2024 I began volunteering for The Nightingale af ter attending one of the charity’s events. I was so moved by what they did for the community I knew I wanted to help in some way.
I am thrilled to rejoin The Nightingale as CEO during what is undoubtedly such a pivotal time, not only for the charity but for national cancer care.
Over the last 5 years there has been a 17% increase of people living with cancer in the UK and we are seeing a direct impact on our services. In 2025 we saw 33% more people walking through our doors in desperate need of cancer support than we did in 2024.
The Nightingale is not only a lifeline for people with cancer, supporting their mental and physical health but also a joyous place full of love, warmth and laughter.
This edition of The Nightingale Newsletter shows this love in abundance. You’ll read about Colin, who is pushing himself to run The TCS London Marathon for The Nightingale less than a year since his cancer went into remission. You’ll read about how cancer turned Claire’s world upside down but The Nightingale made everything the right way up again. You’ll read about the many people who have fundraised for The Nightingale in their own creative and fun ways.
We also share a host of exciting events coming up in 2026 some of which are staples in our events calendar and some brand new. Plus, you will find out about our newly launched Nightingale Lottery where you could win £25,000 every Friday for just £1.
Without these events and fundraisers that you all support we could not deliver our vital services. I wish to take this opportunity to thank you all for being with us every step of the way, helping us to keep our doors open for the people who need us.
I hope you enjoy this edition of The Nightingale Newsletter.
