There are lots of other children going through diagnosis and treatment for cancer right now. And too many have already lost their lives to this cruel disease.
Like Rosie’s parents, we know that lots of you want to do something. To try to change the outlook for your child and other children with cancer. The key to finding cures and kinder, gentler treatments is research. That’s where Friends of comes in.
Friends of is a place where children, parents, 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.
And you can be assured that the money raised will be pooled to create one central fundraising pot that will fund brand new research ideas that could be the difference for children in the future.
Our research covers all aspects of childhood cancer and all types of cancers too. Our focus is on finding gentler and more effective treatments that have less devasting long term effects on our children’s health. We want all children with cancer to have the chance of a bright and healthy future.
If you’d like your child to become on of our Friends and give their friends a platform to fundraise and offer their support, please get in touch today – info@childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk
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Nancy, 11, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma when she was just 2 years old. She was treated with Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) in Germany but unfortunately relapsed less than a year later. The family were then sent to Germany for a second round of PBT. Although treatment helped to cure Nancy’s cancer, she has been left with lots of lasting effects which will require ongoing treatment throughout her life. Here Nancy and her mum, Antonia, share their story in the hope it will help others, raise awareness, and raise more money for children’s cancer research.
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.
