September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Sadly, every week in the UK, two families are told that their child has neuroblastoma, a rare and life-threatening cancer. Neuroblastoma UK and other children’s cancer charities work to raise awareness of neuroblastoma and childhood cancer throughout the year, but September is a great opportunity to make our collective voices heard.
Thank you for #GoingGold!
Thank you to everyone who wore our Gold Ribbon or Ribbon Charm Bracelet to show your support this September.
The money raised will help to fund leading research projects to deliver new, effective and kinder treatments for children with neuroblastoma.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2019 highlights
Alan Carr takes to the trading floor
Neuroblastoma UK patron and comedian Alan Carr took to the trading floor at the 15th annual BGC Charity Day.
Alan was joined by the two wonderful families of Evie and Florence, who were both diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2015.
Alan was invited onto calls by traders to close some deals, raising vital funds for neuroblastoma research.
Walking in memory of Siobhan
Tracey Espin gathered her friends and family together for a fundraising walk in memory of Siobhan Mather.
“Our charity walk came about after hearing the awful news that Siobhan had passed away in June 2019.
She battled this rare childhood cancer with dignity and inspired me to raise money to help find a cure for this horrible disease.”
Trustees walking over cancer
Neuroblastoma UK’s Chair of Trustees, Tony Heddon and the Charity’s Secretary, Shirley Clark took part in the Thames Bridges Trek raising over £1,600.
Shirley, along with Tony and his family, were “#GoingGold for Joanna”, walking in memory of Shirley’s daughter who sadly passed away in 1995, aged eight, after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Lauren’s Big Fun Run
Lauren - a childhood cancer survivor - took part in the Big Fun Run on Saturday 1st September to launch Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Lauren was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma when she was 16 months old and was given a 10% chance of survival.
Funding research. Saving young lives.
Neuroblastoma UK is supporting nine new research studies this year, with a total funding of £1.177 million.
Research ranges from studies to understand the development of neuroblastoma to research that aims to develop new therapeutic approaches and treatment.