Something To Look Forward To

Something To Look Forward To A charity website where people with cancer and their families can access a variety of donated gifts. Having cancer can be expensive and is a costly illness.

We provide donated gifts, experiences and essentials to people affected by cancer and their families/Carers. From the moment you are diagnosed with cancer your life is taken over by hospital visits, treatments, tests, uncertainty, and often, financial worries. It is important for cancer patients and their families to have some positive time away from the disease and the nightmare that they are liv

ing through and have some respite and the chance to focus on relationships, create positive memories and have some quality fun time together. The charity ‘Something To Look Forward To’ benefits people with cancer and their carers’ and/or families who have been financially burdened as a result of their diagnosis. It can take a toll on health, emotions, time, relationships and finances. The aim of ‘Something to Look Forward to’ is: “To promote the well-being, relieve the stress and in particular aid the recuperation of those who are experiencing the effects of cancer and its treatment, together with their carer’s and/or families. In particular by the provision of positive individual and/or family experiences”

The objective is to provide a comprehensive website where cancer sufferers and their families can access a variety of free offers donated by companies. These could include such things as restaurant meals; hotel stays; theatre tickets; beauty treatments; tickets for sports events; tickets for theme parks….the list is endless.

💙 Celebrating an Incredible Long-Term Partnership with Ye Old Ferrie Inn 💙For many years, Ye Old Ferrie Inn has been cre...
17/06/2026

💙 Celebrating an Incredible Long-Term Partnership with Ye Old Ferrie Inn 💙

For many years, Ye Old Ferrie Inn has been creating moments of serenity, respite and togetherness for families facing cancer. Their generosity continues to make a life-changing difference and today we are proud to share the story of one young recipient whose gift provided exactly what our charity strives to deliver – hope.

At just 21 years old, Jasseim was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma in December 2025. Facing treatment and uncertainty, he described feeling isolated and struggling with depression:

"I was going into a deep depression questioning my life in general. I was finding it hard to open up to my family so just isolated myself as much as I could."

Thanks to the kindness of Jamie and the team at Ye Old Ferrie Inn, Jasseim, his parents and younger brother were able to enjoy a few precious days together in beautiful Symonds Yat.

The impact was profound.

"It helped beyond anything we expected. We made wonderful memories and just enjoyed each other's company. For once, we felt more relaxed than usual, really letting go of the past few months."

Most importantly, the break gave him something that cancer had threatened to take away:

"I feel hope and happiness and I’m starting to think of the future again."

In a heartfelt message to donor Jamie, Jasseim shared:

"Your kindness and generosity have had a much bigger impact than you may realise. Thank you for helping me remember that there is still so much to enjoy and so much to look forward to."

To everyone at Ye Old Ferrie Inn, thank you for your unwavering support over the years. Your generosity doesn't simply provide a getaway—it creates treasured family memories, restores hope and reminds people facing cancer that brighter days still lie ahead.

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16/06/2026

What a beautiful reminder of the power of community and corporate generosity! 🛶✨

We are incredibly proud of our ongoing partnership with Scudamore’s Punting Company, a historic business that has been operating on the beautiful river in Cambridge for 116 years. In this video, Rauf from their commercial team shares exactly why they choose to support our cancer community.

Navigating a cancer diagnosis is heavy, and sadly, it touches almost everyone today. Scudamore’s generously donates their classic chauffeured punt tours and boat hire to our beneficiaries, giving individuals and their families a much-needed respite break. As Rauf beautifully puts it, even just one hour on the water provides a precious opportunity to kick back, relax, enjoy a bit of normality, and forget the big troubles for a moment.

But Rauf also shares a powerful call to action for other local businesses: Can you donate just an hour of your service to help someone going through a tricky time? Becoming a corporate partner with Something To Look Forward To is incredibly easy. We handle all the administrative effort and logistics, allowing you to focus purely on providing a wonderful experience.

🤝 Calling all businesses: If you are looking to make a real, tangible difference and help us provide vital gifts of experience to those facing cancer poverty, please get in touch today!

💙 Loneliness Awareness Week: A Huge Thank You to Treatment Bag 💙Loneliness can be one of the most difficult and unexpect...
15/06/2026

💙 Loneliness Awareness Week: A Huge Thank You to Treatment Bag 💙

Loneliness can be one of the most difficult and unexpected challenges of a cancer diagnosis. During Loneliness Awareness Week, we're incredibly grateful to celebrate our wonderful partners at Treatment Bag, who have increased their support to the Something To Look Forward To cancer community to 8 Mini Treatment Bags every month.

This incredible commitment comes in direct response to the growing demand and popularity of these thoughtful gifts. Their generosity means that even more people facing cancer will receive a reminder that they are not alone.

One recipient, Phil, who was diagnosed with terminal lung and liver cancer in 2025, shared:

"It was simply a wonderful gesture of kindness from strangers, that fact alone made it all the more special. We are not really alone, even though we do not know one another."

Those words perfectly capture why these gifts matter.

Phil also told us:

"Your kindness generates lovely emotions at a time when such emotions are elusive."

Small acts of kindness can have an extraordinary impact. They can help someone feel seen, supported and connected during some of the darkest moments of their life.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the Trustees, Volunteers and everyone at Treatment Bag whose compassion, dedication and generosity make this possible. Together, we're helping to tackle the loneliness and isolation that so often accompany a cancer diagnosis, one Mini Treatment Bag at a time.

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💙 Thank You, Happy Place Festival! 💙At 'Something To Look Forward To', we're passionate about creating moments of joy, c...
11/06/2026

💙 Thank You, Happy Place Festival! 💙

At 'Something To Look Forward To', we're passionate about creating moments of joy, connection and hope for people living with cancer.

That's why we'd like to say a huge thank you to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Festival for generously donating two pairs of tickets for our beneficiaries and their guests to attend the 2026 festivals in London and Cheshire.

These wonderful experiences have now been allocated and will give two members of our cancer community the opportunity to step away from the challenges of treatment and diagnosis to enjoy a day dedicated to wellbeing, inspiration and positivity with a loved one.

From uplifting talks and live podcasts to yoga, workshops and wellbeing experiences, Happy Place Festival is all about helping people reconnect with themselves and find moments of happiness — something that can be especially meaningful when facing cancer.

We're incredibly grateful to the Happy Place team for supporting our mission and helping create something truly special for our beneficiaries.

Thank you for giving people affected by cancer something to look forward to. 💙✨

10/06/2026

This Men’s Mental Health Week, we want to talk about something incredibly important to us here at Something To Look Forward To. 💙

When we look at the people accessing our services, we see significantly fewer men than women. We know there are many possible reasons for this. Sometimes, asking for help or talking about the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis can feel daunting. Other times, the available support just might not feel like it was designed with men in mind.

But cancer affects everyone. Whether you are living with cancer yourself, supporting a loved one, or navigating the impact of treatment and recovery, having the right cancer support around you makes a huge difference.

We want to ensure that as many men as possible feel able to access the respite breaks and gifts of experience we provide. To do that, we need your help.

If you are a man in the cancer community, we would love to hear from you:

What kinds of gifts, experiences, or support would you genuinely find helpful?

Is there something you would like to see on our website that isn’t currently there?

Are there any barriers making it harder for you to access our charity’s support?

Your feedback will directly help us shape what we do next, making our services more relevant, accessible, and supportive for the men who need us now and in the future.

Please get in touch by sending us a message or commenting below to share your thoughts. Because support during cancer matters for everyone. 🤝

💜 Carers Week: A Gift for Those Who Care 💜This Carers Week, we're sharing some of the powerful feedback we've received f...
09/06/2026

💜 Carers Week: A Gift for Those Who Care 💜

This Carers Week, we're sharing some of the powerful feedback we've received from beneficiaries about the incredible people who support them through cancer.

Behind every person living with cancer is often a carer — a partner, parent, child, sibling or friend — providing practical, emotional and day-to-day support. Their dedication can make an enormous difference, but caring can also be physically and emotionally demanding.

The quotes in this post offer a glimpse into the impact caring can have, and why it's so important that carers receive support too.

That's why we're delighted that Care For You Coaching has kindly donated four 1-hour remote coaching sessions for a carer in our community.

These personalised sessions provide an opportunity to focus on wellbeing, build resilience, explore challenges and receive support from an experienced coach.

If you're caring for someone living with cancer, this could be an opportunity to take some time for yourself and invest in your own wellbeing. 💜

A huge thank you to Care For You Coaching for helping us support those who spend so much of their time caring for others.

Find out more and apply via our Extra Gifts page.

06/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers’ Week Spotlight 🌟

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a light on the incredible Sharon Bennett, a former beneficiary who has turned her own experience into a force for good by giving back to ‘Something To Look Forward To’ in so many meaningful and unique ways.

Sharon’s passion, creativity and dedication to supporting others affected by cancer continues to inspire us. Through fundraising, advocacy and community-building, she has become an invaluable part of our STLFT family.

We’re also excited to share that Sharon’s next Brave Girl Vain Girl event will take place from 7-10pm on the 8th October at Flea Vintage, Cambridge, as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 💗

As part of the event, Sharon is looking for upcycled clothing pieces created by artists, designers and fashion lovers to be showcased.

If you have a piece you’d like to contribute, or would like to get involved in this amazing event, we’d love to hear from you.

Thank you, Sharon, for everything you do to support our mission and bring hope, confidence and joy to others. 💜

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