Fundraising for Our Friend Craig Maxwell

In support of the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund and Velindre Cancer Centre

Craig Maxwell is a close friend, husband and father who was diagnosed over two years ago with stage 4 incurable cancer. Since his diagnosis, Craig has shown extraordinary resilience, positivity and determination—not only in how he has faced his illness, but in how he has chosen to help others in the same fight.

Craig has been at the heart of every challenge, raising over £1.5 million to date through the Maxwell Foundation, helping to fund vital cancer research and support initiatives. I have proudly been involved in all the challenges that Craig has been involved in including completing the London Marathon, cycling from Cardiff to Paris, walking the full coastline of Wales, and rowing from Tenby to Cardiff, Craig has led from the front—setting an incredible example for his children and for countless others affected by cancer.

In 2026, we are taking on a new set of challenges to continue raising funds for Craig and for the work of the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund, which focuses on supporting cutting-edge genomics-led cancer research, helping to improve understanding, treatment options and outcomes for patients now and in the future.

The challenge that we are completing this time is to cycle from Seville to Malaga!

Every mile, stroke and step is undertaken to support Craig and to help fund the vital work of the Maxwell Family Genomics Fund, which aims to accelerate progress in personalised and precision cancer care.

We are hugely grateful for any support you can give—whether through donating, sharing this page, attending fundraising events, or simply wishing us luck as training intensifies.

Thank you for standing with Craig and helping us make a meaningful difference.

THANK YOU very much for choosing to raise vital funds for Velindre.

Velindre is recognised as The Hospital Of Hope, and this is made possible because of the fantastic and committed support of our donors and fundraisers.

Your fundraising efforts and donations help us continue to be the leading provider of radiotherapy and other specialised anti-cancer treatments in Wales. It allows us to fund projects which improve the experience and outcomes of patients receiving care and support here.

With your support, we are able to offer better quality of care through complex treatment pathways, earlier access to cutting edge treatments, research into new treatments, purchase specialist equipment, fund invaluable support services and resources along with ensuring our staff have access to the most up to date training and techniques available.

It really is difficult to overstate the difference fundraising makes here at Velindre, but the benefits are invaluable.