Friends of Rosie receives grant to redesign website following cyber attack
We’re delighted to have received a grant from the Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust to redesign our website after being targeted by cyber criminals earlier
We’re delighted to have received a grant from the Manchester Guardian Society Charitable Trust to redesign our website after being targeted by cyber criminals earlier
Our second project, which commenced in July 2017, is researching the treatment and improved detection of osteosarcoma – a rare type of bone cancer that
Over the last year we have funded a £65,000 project, conducted at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre facilities on The Christie campus in south Manchester,
We felt privileged today to meet Nicola, Sarah and six-month old Zack at the Manchester Cancer Research Centre to accept an amazing cheque donation from
Head along to this year’s Altrincham Concert Orchestra summer of music event and support children’s cancer research. With fabulous music, amazing raffle prizes and delicious
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Lorna is Senior Research Fellow & Patient Engagement Lead at the CCLG TYA Research Centre. She is also a Director at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lorna is an internationally recognised leader in teenage and young adult oncology, with 20 years’ research experience across academic, industry, clinical and healthcare settings. She has led a diverse research and development portfolio. Her expertise includes early diagnosis and detection, research and innovation, inequalities in access to care and research, and patient engagement. A member of the Department of Health and Social Care Children’s and Young Persons Advisory Task Force, Lorna chairs national multi-stakeholder and patient initiatives and is an invited keynote speaker, media contributor and parliamentary presenter.
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.
