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We’re a small charity that makes a big difference to children with cancer through pioneering research.
The Children’s Cancer Research Fund is a volunteer-led charity that provides funding for early-stage children’s cancer research to get new ideas off the ground. Without our help many research projects would never get underway, meaning critical breakthroughs in childhood cancer research being left undiscovered.
50 years ago, three quarters of children diagnosed with cancer died. Today, more than 8 in 10 survive – thanks to research. But many childhood cancers still have a poor outlook and today’s treatments are harsh, unpleasant, and uncertain. Research is the only thing that will change that outlook.
Over the past 30+ years, we have funded a total of 28 research projects at a cost of almost £3 million covering all kinds of childhood cancers.
Friends of is a place where children, families, and friends can come together for the benefit of all children with cancer. You can share your child’s story, fundraise directly in their honour, and help fund new research for the good of all.
We focus on kick-starting new ideas to change the outlook for children with cancer.
There are load of ways you can get involved and be the difference for children with cancer.
We’re proud to work with other charities and organisations. Together we can make the most difference.
Together, we can give all children with cancer a brighter future. Become a supporter and help us.
🎄 Swap Christmas Cards for kindness: Pick a Bauble, Make a Difference This Christmas, we’re inviting businesses, schools, doctor’s surgeries, dental practices, vets, and community
We are deeply grateful to The Shears Foundation and The Frank Litchfield Charitable Trust for their generous support of our work through recent grants to the Children’s Cancer Research
Bruntwood SciTech chooses CCRF as their new charity partner We’re delighted to be chosen as the charity partner for Bruntwood SciTech, across their Manchester Science
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Why I am a Trustee of CCRF
I have spent my professional career representing individuals and families affected by the devastating asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, which has no cure and for which there are only a limited number of palliative treatments available on the NHS.
I joined CCRF because I wanted to bring my understanding of the need to raise awareness of less well known cancers and passion for the need to secure improved funding for research to children facing a cancer diagnosis.
My role on the Board
I am responsible for oversight of our collaboration agreements with other charities to co-fund research into cures and treatments for childhood cancers. I also manage our challenge events and help with community fundraising.
My Background
I am a Senior Associate at Irwin Mitchell LLP and specialise in Asbestos Disease Litigation, acting on behalf of victims of asbestos related diseases and their families. Over the years, I have undertaken a number of fundraising challenges to raise money for cancer research, including a 1000 mile cycle ride from Glasgow to Southampton.
