Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is the UK’s only charity dedicated to the defeat of lung cancer, the biggest cancer killer of men and women. The charity was founded in 1990 by leading thoracic surgeon, Professor Ray Donnelly, in 1993 the much-loved entertainer, Roy Castle, was diagnosed with the disease and teamed up with Ray to raise £1 million to fund the creation of a pioneering lung cancer research centre.
Now, the Foundation funds vital research into the disease, and supports those living with the disease through nurse-led support groups, information days and hardship grants.