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Alan Carr takes to the trading floor
On Wednesday 11 September 2019, Neuroblastoma UK patron and comedian Alan Carr took to the trading floor at the 15th annual BGC Charity Day, to help raise vital funds for neuroblastoma research. Alan was joined by the two wonderful families of Evie and Florence, who were both diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2015.
Trustees are walking over cancer this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Neuroblastoma UK’s Chair of Trustees, Tony Heddon and the Charity’s Secretary, Shirley Clark took part in the Thames Bridges Trek on Saturday 7th September, raising over £1,600 for neuroblastoma research.
Shirley, along with Tony and his family, were “#GoingGold for Joanna”, walking in memory of Shirley’s daughter who sadly passed away in 1995, aged eight, after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Running for fun this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Lauren was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma when she was 16 months old and was given a 10% chance of survival. Now aged 37, Lauren took part in the Big Fun Run in Milton Keynes in aid of Neuroblastoma UK, on Saturday 1st September to raise awareness of this rare childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Have a Little Sleepover
This September, during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re encouraging children - and their grown ups! - to have a #LittleSleepover and raise money to help children with neuroblastoma.
New Gold Ribbon products for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We are launching two unique Gold Ribbon products to raise awareness of neuroblastoma and raise life-saving funds.
Neuroblastoma UK to benefit from John Lewis & Partners Community Matters scheme
We are delighted to have been selected by John Lewis & Partners White City store, to benefit from their Community Matters scheme this summer.
NHS consultation: Children’s Cancer Services
NHS England launched a 60-day consultation on 5 June 2019, to seek views on proposed changes to children's cancer services. The consultation runs until Sunday 4 August 2019. Read our response and find out how you can give your feedback.
"Here comes the sun' - a song for Harry
Milton Keynes based band, Lilac Fall, has released a cover of The Beatles ‘Here comes the sun’, inspired by 10 year old Harry, who has relapsed neuroblastoma.
Register now for Men's 10k Edinburgh
ENTRIES NOW OPEN! Join the Men’s 10K Edinburgh to raise money for Neuroblastoma UK and fund vital research to save young lives.
Improving survival for children with rare cancer
Earlier this year, Neuroblastoma UK joined forces with childhood cancer charities Niamh’s Next Step and The Bradley Lowery Foundation to fund more vital research into neuroblastoma.
“...If this project is successful, it would hopefully lead to the subsequent development of a clinical antibody, for trial in children with neuroblastoma…”