Charity news

Introducing Devon, a brave mother who shares her journey of loss after her son Dax was diagnosed with cerebellopontine parameningeal Rhabdomyosarcoma on 18 May 2020. Tragically, Dax did not survive his diagnosis and passed away on 31 August 2020.

As we know, the start of a new year inspires many to think about new beginnings. Resolutions are made – if not always successfully kept. We spend a lot of energy thinking of how we might make this brand new year the best one yet.

Let’s continue to stand united to close the care gap in childhood cancer. Read an article from our Head of Research, Christiana, who discusses inequalities in childhood cancer care, why research is important and change is needed.

On 24 December 2023, we invited 15 families to see the incredible Disney on Ice at the O2 Arena. Generously donated by AEG, families affected by childhood cancer were able to immerse themselves in Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder performance from private suites that provided them with a VIP experience.

Leading charities Children with Cancer UK and Cancer Research UK will co-fund a major £5.5 million research programme to advance precision medicine for children and young people whose cancer has returned.

A young cancer patient from Birmingham is supporting a brand new campaign to help raise awareness during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. The charity’s new ‘give a hug’ campaign highlights the importance of this simple gesture. Whether it’s from friends or family, a big squeeze or a small cuddle, the charity’s moving campaign film shows how this wordless gesture can say so much.

Our #Milestones film follows Billy and Demi – two childhood cancer survivors and their families, on a journey of precious highs, painful lows – and all the moments in between that became so meaningful. Because for children with cancer, every single moment is a milestone.

On 12 January 2023, Children with Cancer UK celebrated its 35th anniversary at their new head office in London.

The Bone Cancer Research Trust and Children with Cancer UK have announced a new partnership to accelerate research into Ewing sarcoma, a rare form of primary bone cancer.

Children and young people living with cancer from across the West Midlands, Oxfordshire and parts of Southern England will now benefit from improved genetic testing, thanks to a seven-figure donation to Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity from Children with Cancer UK, in partnership with Kwik-Fit.

We’re funding new research, led by Professor Tariq Enver, a world leader in the field of leukaemia.

Current treatments for children with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) are highly toxic meaning children may  suffer long term side effects.

This project aims to develop more targeted and less toxic therapies which will reduce the toxic effects on the rest of the body.