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10 children and young people are still being diagnosed every day in the UK.

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We are one of the leading childhood cancer charities in the UK

A tumour was discovered in Libby's brain when she was just eleven weeks old. This episode captures Libby’s close bond with her family, and the tireless support of her parents, who have been her strength during her cancer journey. She talks candidly about her two brothers who have always been there for her, including her brother Seb who was inspired by Libby’s journey and now works for Children with Cancer UK. Please donate today to help fund life-saving research into childhood cancers.

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Kids Like Us

Children with Cancer UK is proud to introduce you to a powerful 90-minute film produced by Echo Velvet and follows the extraordinary lives of eight remarkable young people from across the UK and US who have faced the unimaginable. Kids Like Us, a landmark documentary feature which will fundamentally change the way we view paediatric cancer and the issues that surround it.

The film will premiere on Wednesday 11 September with a red-carpet VIP event at Cineworld, Leicester Square, sponsored by pladis, and will then be available to stream on Sky from September 12.

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Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Gala headline act: Olly Murs

We are thrilled to announce that the headline act at our Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Gala sponsored by MFS, taking place on Wednesday 27 November 2024, is none other than multi-award winning, chart-topper Olly Murs.

Seb vs Iceland

Inspired by his sister Libby’s brain tumour diagnosis, Seb is running 1320km around Iceland’s Ring Road in the hopes of raising vital funds. Join Seb in making a difference and ensuring no family faces childhood cancer alone.

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Real stories, real people, real impact

Real Stories is a brand-new video series that interviews different people affected by childhood cancer. Each month, we unravel the powerful narratives of extraordinary individuals who have faced the unimaginable.

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Where your money goes

Around 10 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK.

8 out of 10 young childhood cancer patients can be successfully treated thanks to vital, specialist research we helped fund.

We are working to develop safer, kinder & more effective childhood cancer therapies, with fewer toxic side effects.

We invest in childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

So what do we do?

We accelerate breakthroughs in research

As a children’s cancer charity, we actively raise and invest money to fund specialist research to improve our understanding of childhood cancer and save the life of every child affected by it.

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We inspire action and raise awareness

Sharing our learning for the greater good of all and inspiring people to contribute towards a better future for our children, we unite people to fight the injustice of cancer in children.

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We support children and their families

We are there when families need us most. By funding welfare projects, delivering unforgettable events and fostering a loving environment, we strive to make the world a happier place for children.

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Research is essential

To save children’s lives, research is essential. Childhood cancers are different to adult cancers and need their own research. Most childhood cancers are unique to children.

At Children with Cancer UK we want to find safer, more effective treatments for all young patients. Cancer is still the most common medical cause of death in children and young people. Our focus as a children’s cancer charity is to fund visionary research and bring the breakthroughs that will bring hope to children and their families.

It started with a promise

Our journey started with a promise to a dying boy. The O’Gorman family were shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within nine months of each other. 14-year-old Paul died only six weeks after his initial diagnosis of leukaemia. But before he died, Paul asked his parents, Marion and Eddie O’Gorman, to help other children with leukaemia.

Paul’s sister Jean, in defiance of her cancer, started to raise money in her brother’s memory. She died just nine months later.