🔬 We are funding Dr Karin Straathof's research project that's looking at re-programming CAR T-cells for neuroblastoma #childhoodcancer patients. The project grant amounts to £231,742.49.

👏 This is possible thanks to your amazing support.

👉 Learn more. bit.ly/3VLXLE5

Our “Heroes Against Cancer” campaign is returning. Young cancer patients receive a surprise recorded video message from their personal ‘hero/celebrity’. Lewis had his wishes granted when he received a message from his hero ksi.

'Lucy is doing well at the moment. She is in year 8 at secondary school and manages fairly well with the help of a lovely SEN team.' - Sarah, Lucy's mum.

Lucy was diagnosed with a pituitary blastoma, a type of brain tumour when she was seven months old. bit.ly/3Owx6HN

During the Easter holidays many children in the UK spent their days in hospital. Spread a Smile helped provide Easter themed hospital visits, singing, games & much more. Thank you Spread a Smile for looking after our patient families wellbeing during the holidays.

Our amazing ambassador Paula Radcliffe officially started the Brighton Marathon Weekend on Sunday 7 April. Well done to everyone who took part. We couldn’t be doing what we’re doing, investing in research and supporting families, without you all.
#TeamChildrenwithCancerUK

Just 2 weeks to go. #TeamChildrenwithCancerUK 🧡💜

Well done to everyone who took part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon 🧡💜

Join us as we continue to shine a light on Teenage and Young Adults Cancer Awareness Month. Leah's story is a powerful reminder of the strength and resilience of young people facing cancer. At just 13, Leah was diagnosed with stage 1 spinal ependymoma. bit.ly/4aigtY9.

We're thrilled to share a special feature from Beccy, our Sports Events Manager. 'The TCS TCS London Marathon holds a special place in the heart of Children with Cancer UK. Thousands of runners have completed that 26.2 mile course whilst wearing our colours'. bit.ly/3vLFagF.

#TYACAM is here. This year our focus is on empowering young people around healthcare. Together, alongside several other charities, we’re raising awareness around the importance of accessing healthcare and advocating for yourself to make your voice heard: bit.ly/3YTKNSG

Phil was moved by the bravery of four-year-old Theo, a colleague’s son who’s been battling an aggressive form of cancer.

Phil embarked on a month-long challenge cycling across the UK on the 26th Feb. He raised over £30,000.

Find out how to get involved: bit.ly/3Px0OL0

The start of the school holidays mean time to relax. Sadly this isn't the case for those going through #childhoodcancer . There is no break. That's why we are excited to be working with Spread a Smile. They help make sure that those in hospital during the holidays are entertained

#FundraiserOftheMonth for Feb 24 was awarded to Hannah, who felt inspired to help after two of her cousins were diagnosed with cancer. Hannah has raised £2771.45. We couldn’t be doing what we’re doing without our amazing fundraisers.

Read the full story: bit.ly/3vbem9D.

At two years old, Zunairah was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), changing the lives of her family members, including her siblings. Zunairah's sister, Zoya, opens up about their family's experience coping with Zunairah's diagnosis. bit.ly/4cnnNmW.

#BrainTumourAwarenessMonth is drawing to a close. Throughout this month, we've shed light on the profound impact of #braintumours on children and their families, and shared the research projects we're funding to find kinder & more effective treatments. bit.ly/3u78F6j.

📣 We’ve partnered with Farewill, an online Will-writing service, to offer our supporters a way to write their Will for free. This Free Wills Month, you can join supporters like Wendy who left a gift in their Will to support Children with Cancer UK.

Find out more: bit.ly/3IKousK.

It was a privilege to be part of a day that was both emotional and supportive for those going through the unimaginable.

#spreadasmile #childrenwithcanceruk

Hi All.

At present we are only taking bookings until the end of May 2024, if you’d like to stay in this period please get in touch.

From 10th April we will open up the diary for June and July 2024 and on 1 May we will be taking bookings for August.

Please remember we do…

Aged five, Mia was diagnosed with optic nerve glioma – a type of brain tumour. Mia didn't survive her diagnosis & sadly passed away in Aug 2020, aged 14.

Set up a regular gift today & help fund research into safer, kinder treatments for #childhoodcancer . bit.ly/3TXkjkn

Children with Cancer UK fund several innovative brain tumour research projects, which will directly impact on survival and quality of life for patients. We need to continue funding this critical research.

Learn about the vital brain tumour research that we fund: bit.ly/48Zmyax.

#BTAM