Climbers Against Cancer are inviting young adults aged 16–30 who are in recovery after cancer treatment to take part in a new programme, Climbing Beyond Cancer, at Summit Up in Oldham.
The programme begins with a taster session on Wednesday 12 November from 6:30 to 8:30pm, followed by eight fortnightly evening sessions and a special outdoor climbing celebration in Spring 2025. All instruction, equipment, and wall access will be provided free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Jessica Baker Memorial Fund and our climbing partners. The only cost to participants will be travel.
There is more and more research and personal accounts showing how exercise can play an important role in cancer recovery and long-term wellbeing, with benefits for both physical health and mental outlook. Climbing is especially powerful in this regard: it uses the whole body, demands focus and resilience, and takes place in a supportive and social environment that is also great fun.
If you are interested in joining the programme, please speak to your Maggie’s care worker at Manchester or Oldham, or email [email protected] quoting REF CAC Course.
Places are limited, so we encourage you to get in touch as soon as possible.
We look forward to welcoming you to the wall.
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Summit Up is turning four, and we are celebrating with a special three-day climbing event. From 19 to 21 September, our entire bouldering area will be stripped back and reset with fresh, competition-style problems designed to challenge every level of climber. Whether you are new to climbing or an experienced competitor, there will be something to test your technique, power, and problem-solving skills.
