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Childhood cancer survivor fronts Christmas fundraising campaign
Six year old Apollinia celebrates one year in remission as she fronts Neuroblastoma UK’s campaign to raise £8,000 for neuroblastoma research
This November, Apple celebrates one year in remission as she fronts Neuroblastoma UK’s first matched-funding campaign with the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Celebrities Alan Carr and Scott Mills double the magic for Big Give Christmas Challenge
Press release: 15 November
Celebrity Patrons of children’s charity Neuroblastoma UK call on the public to help raise £8,000 and accelerate research into neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
New Christmas cards for 2023
We are delighted to launch our new charity Christmas cards, all raising money to fund vital research into neuroblastoma.
Shop online today and and join our fight against childhood cancer.
Trustees Week 2023
This Trustees Week, we shine the spotlight on Dr Kate Wheeler and Dr Deb Tweddle, our Medical Trustees for over 10 years.
Deb and Kate attended the SIOPEN (international Society of Paediatric Oncology - European Neuroblastoma Group) annual general meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 4th to 6th October 2023. Their visit was supported by Eusa Pharma.
Holyrood reception to raise awareness of childhood cancer
Neuroblastoma UK attended Holyrood on Tuesday 26 September, calling on MSPs to ensure childhood cancer is recognised as a critical research priority in Scotland.
The reception, hosted by Rona Mackay MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, was held in memory of two-year-old Matthew Innes to raise awareness of neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
Light a virtual candle and remember a loved one as part of our Glow Gold Reflection Day.
Light a virtual candle and take a moment to reflect and remember those children we have sadly lost to neuroblastoma.
Glow Gold Reflection Days
Our Glow Gold Reflection Days give you a moment to reflect and remember those children we have sadly lost to neuroblastoma. Join us as we take a moment to reflect.
Celebrating neuroblastoma research
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we joined the research team at the University of Cambridge to celebrate their vital research into neuroblastoma. Dr Kirsty Ferguson organised this fabulous opportunity for our team and supporters to visit the lab, and tells us more about the day.
Tony Heddon stands down as Chair of Neuroblastoma UK
After five years, on the 31st May, Tony Heddon decided to stand down as Chair of Neuroblastoma UK. He will remain a key part of the charity as a member of the Board of Trustees. Neuroblastoma UK is enormously grateful to Tony for his inspirational leadership and hard work.
Knits for neuroblastoma
Grab your needles and show your support for everyone affected by neuroblastoma this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with our free Gold Ribbon knitting pattern! #GoldRibbonKnits