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Cancer Champion Project

Spring North is proud to lead and manage the Cancer Champions Project in Blackburn with Darwen, working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. As the lead organisation, we oversee the full delivery of this targeted initiative, which aims to improve cancer awareness, early detection, and support specifically within South Asian communities across the borough

Through our experienced team and our established network of grassroots, voluntary, faith, and community partners, we recruit, train, and support volunteer Cancer Champions who act as trusted voices within their communities. These Champions play a key role in tackling cultural stigma, improving cancer understanding, and helping individuals navigate screening, treatment, and care services.

Spring North provides overall project management, governance, quality assurance, and partnership coordination. We ensure the project is evidence-led, responsive to local needs, and designed for long-term sustainability. By working closely with health commissioners, community leaders, and local organisations, we are building a model of cancer awareness and support that strengthens local capacity, reduces inequalities, and creates a lasting legacy across Blackburn with Darwen.

Spring North is proud to lead and manage the Cancer Champions Project in Blackburn with Darwen, working in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support. As the lead organisation, we oversee the full delivery of this targeted initiative, which aims to improve cancer awareness, early detection, and support specifically within South Asian communities across the borough.

Through our experienced team and our established network of grassroots, voluntary, faith, and community partners, we recruit, train, and support volunteer Cancer Champions who act as trusted voices within their communities. These Champions play a key role in tackling cultural stigma, improving cancer understanding, and helping individuals navigate screening, treatment, and care services.

Spring North provides overall project management, governance, quality assurance, and partnership coordination. We ensure the project is evidence-led, responsive to local needs, and designed for long-term sustainability. By working closely with health commissioners, community leaders, and local organisations, we are building a model of cancer awareness and support that strengthens local capacity, reduces inequalities, and creates a lasting legacy across Blackburn with Darwen.

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Meet Bash...

My name is Bash Ahmed. I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in June 2010 at the young age of 29. It came as a massive shock. Never did I think I would face something like this so early in life. After the initial shock, I pulled myself together with the incredible support of the hospital team and my loved ones, especially my father. The most frightening thought was that I might not survive, and I have never felt more scared. But I realised that to get through this, I needed to stay strong and surround myself with positive people. The journey was not easy. I had major surgery to remove most of my large bowel, followed by months of chemotherapy at home. Recovery was slow and exhausting, but my family was always by my side, and the doctors and nurses cared for me every step of the way. In October 2015, after five long years, I was told I was in remission. The relief was immense. Today, I am proud to be one of Spring North’s Cancer Champions. I use my experience to help others, especially within the South Asian community where talking about cancer can still carry stigma or fear. I want people to know they are not alone and that getting checked early can save lives. By sharing my story and raising awareness, I hope to give others the courage to seek help and support when they need it most.


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