Since then numerous like-minded folk in the area have given their time and expertise and our group has raised over £2.5 million since formation. This achievement was recognised by the naming and dedication of a laboratory at the CRUK labs in Holborn, London.
The TAUNTON & DISTRICT COMMITTEE is a Somerset branch of the national charity CANCER RESEARCH UK, and was formed in 1977 by a group of individuals who were passionate about research into, and the progressive elimination of, cancer in all its forms in the UK.
CRUK employs almost 4,000 people nationwide; the charity has 600
shops up and down UK High Streets (including 7 North street, Taunton) and 163 local Groups of fundraisers and supporters like ourselves. To learn more do visit the website:
www.cancerresearchuk.org.
Passionate About Research
Our Local Presence
Our Group is currently funding two local long term research projects into treatments for prostate and ovarian cancer - see "Our Local Research" to learn more.