Childhood Cancer
Awareness Month
Make a difference this September. Help us raise awareness of childhood cancer and find out how you can get involved.
Fundraise for childhood cancer
Walk 60 miles in September
Walk two miles a day for 30 days for the two in ten children diagnosed with cancer in the UK each day who won’t survive.
Fundraise your way
From bake off to quizzes to 5-a-side football, there’s lots of ways to fundraise. We’ll help you every step of the way.
Make a donation this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease in children and young people under the age of 15 in the UK. But only 2% of cancer research funding is dedicated to child and young person cancer.
How you are helping
Your generous support is helping us to fund life-saving research to improve our understanding of childhood cancer and to find kinder, more effective treatments.
Projects We Fund
Understanding the control of a cancer causing protein in Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT) to develop new targeted treatments.
We’re funding a research project focused on understanding the control of a cancer causing protein in Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT) to develop new targeted treatments.
Read more Understanding the control of a cancer causing protein in Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour (DSRCT) to develop new targeted treatments.
Advancing new therapies against germ cell tumours in children and young adults – decreasing side effects, overcoming resistance
The team’s proposal aims to advance a promising new therapeutic approach against germ cell tumours from the bench, towards the clinic and patient benefit.
Read more Advancing new therapies against germ cell tumours in children and young adults – decreasing side effects, overcoming resistance
Tracking the spread of metastatic medulloblastoma to identify key drivers of disease progression and therapeutic vulnerabilities
This research addresses a critical gap in our understanding of how medulloblastoma, a fast-growing and often aggressive brain cancer that primarily affects children, spreads to other parts of the brain and spine (a process called metastasis).
Read more Tracking the spread of metastatic medulloblastoma to identify key drivers of disease progression and therapeutic vulnerabilities
Making immunotherapy more powerful for high-risk acute leukaemia
Making immunotherapy more powerful for high-risk acute leukaemia Project Details Overview The most common cancer in children is a type…
Read more Making immunotherapy more powerful for high-risk acute leukaemia
Dissecting apart the biology of childhood lymphoma in Africa towards improving treatment outcome
Dissecting apart the biology of childhood lymphoma in Africa towards improving treatment outcome Project Details Overview We want to understand…
Read more Dissecting apart the biology of childhood lymphoma in Africa towards improving treatment outcome
Can targeting RNA help treat children with neuroblastoma?
Can targeting RNA help treat children with neuroblastoma? Project Details Overview Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer that mainly affects babies and young…
Read more Can targeting RNA help treat children with neuroblastoma?
The BIOMECA2 Study: Linking tumour biology to better treatment in a study of an aggressive childhood brain tumour
The BIOMECA2 Study: Linking tumour biology to better treatment in a study of an aggressive childhood brain tumour Project Details…
Read more The BIOMECA2 Study: Linking tumour biology to better treatment in a study of an aggressive childhood brain tumour
Looking for early signs on brain MRIs that can predict whether young people with ependymoma will go on to experience cognitive problems
Looking for early signs on brain MRIs that can predict whether young people with ependymoma will go on to experience…
Read more Looking for early signs on brain MRIs that can predict whether young people with ependymoma will go on to experience cognitive problems
Developing immunotherapy for childhood sarcomas.
Research Developing immunotherapy for childhood sarcomas. Some childhood cancers don’t respond well to chemotherapy, but there is hope in the…
Read more Developing immunotherapy for childhood sarcomas.
Childhood cancer immunotherapy using blood cells from umbilical cord blood.
Research Childhood cancer immunotherapy using blood cells from umbilical cord blood. Immunotherapy is an important new approach in the treatment…
Read more Childhood cancer immunotherapy using blood cells from umbilical cord blood.Other stories
We have lots of information to help you learn more about childhood cancer. From specific cancer types, to treatments and causes.
Arianna’s Neuroblastoma Story
Arianna’s neuroblastoma story “How can we be in 2026 and the cancer treatment that our kids are going through is…
Read more Arianna’s Neuroblastoma Story
Children with Cancer UK-funded research reaches major fertility milestone
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have carried out the UK’s first frozen testicular tissue transplant, marking a major milestone in fertility preservation research supported by Children with Cancer UK for over a decade. The pioneering procedure could offer new hope for boys whose future fertility may be affected by cancer treatment.
Read more Children with Cancer UK-funded research reaches major fertility milestone
Fundraiser of the Month: Shyanne
Fundraiser of the Month: Shyanne Our Fundraiser of the Month for July 2026 goes to the incredible Shyanne, who has…
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A week before Daniel’s 3rd birthday, they found a tumour
Daniel was diagnosed with Burkitt’s lymphoma – and a tumour in his stomach area, a week before his 3rd birthday.
Read more A week before Daniel’s 3rd birthday, they found a tumour
Fundraiser of the Month: Steve and Chris
Fundraiser of the Month: Steve and Chris Our Fundraiser of the Month for June 2026 goes to the incredible Steve…
Read more Fundraiser of the Month: Steve and Chris
Tia’s Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Story
Tia’s Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Story “Adult cancer drugs are too big for children. We must find childhood cancer treatments that…
Read more Tia’s Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia Story
Kaiden’s Medulloblastoma Story
Kaiden’s Medulloblastoma Story “I have huge hopes that one day in the future, children like Kaiden can have much kinder…
Read more Kaiden’s Medulloblastoma Story
Too Big Campaign – Press Release
‘2 BIG’: OVERSIZED EVERTON KIT HIGHLIGHTS HARSH REALITY OF CHILDREN RECEIVING ADULT CANCER TREATMENT 11-year-old Kaiden Edwards, who is living…
Read more Too Big Campaign – Press Release
Fundraiser of the Month: Izzy
Fundraiser of the Month: Izzy Our Fundraiser of the Month for April 2026 goes to the amazing Izzy, who set…
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Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month 2026
Childhood cancer survivor shares his story for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month after completing a marathon and inspiring others to follow.
Read more Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month 2026