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Holyrood reception to raise awareness of childhood cancer
Neuroblastoma UK attended Holyrood on Tuesday 26 September, calling on MSPs to ensure childhood cancer is recognised as a critical research priority in Scotland.
The reception, hosted by Rona Mackay MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, was held in memory of two-year-old Matthew Innes to raise awareness of neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
Light a virtual candle and remember a loved one as part of our Glow Gold Reflection Day.
Light a virtual candle and take a moment to reflect and remember those children we have sadly lost to neuroblastoma.
Glow Gold Reflection Days
Our Glow Gold Reflection Days give you a moment to reflect and remember those children we have sadly lost to neuroblastoma. Join us as we take a moment to reflect.
Celebrating neuroblastoma research
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we joined the research team at the University of Cambridge to celebrate their vital research into neuroblastoma. Dr Kirsty Ferguson organised this fabulous opportunity for our team and supporters to visit the lab, and tells us more about the day.
Tony Heddon stands down as Chair of Neuroblastoma UK
After five years, on the 31st May, Tony Heddon decided to stand down as Chair of Neuroblastoma UK. He will remain a key part of the charity as a member of the Board of Trustees. Neuroblastoma UK is enormously grateful to Tony for his inspirational leadership and hard work.
Knits for neuroblastoma
Grab your needles and show your support for everyone affected by neuroblastoma this Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with our free Gold Ribbon knitting pattern! #GoldRibbonKnits
Research Appreciation Day 2023
Wednesday 5th July 2023 saw the launch of the first Research Appreciation Day, a new annual awareness day to celebrate the hard work of health researchers from across disciplines.
From smaller grants for pilot studies through to larger grants for pre-clinical and clinical trials, we fund the most promising neuroblastoma research with the greatest potential for children with this rare and aggressive cancer.
Rainbow hoodie to give children with cancer a brighter future
As part of its first ever charity collaboration, Ripon-based clothing brand Rosebuds and Pearls will donate 20% from every super-soft Rainbow hoodie purchase to Neuroblastoma UK, to help fund vital research into neuroblastoma, a rare and life-threatening childhood cancer.
London Marathon runner inspired by eight month old cancer patient
Gabriella is running the TCS London Marathon 2023 to raise money for Neuroblastoma UK, after a friend’s son was diagnosed with neuroblastoma last March.
Gabriella first completed the 26.2 mile course in 2019. This year, she is raising money for Neuroblastoma UK after her friend’s eight month old son was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. She has raised over £5,000 to help fund vital research into this rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
Neuroblastoma UK is delighted to join the growing group of charities from across the UK that have come together for the first Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month this April.
Throughout April, our charities will be sharing young people’s experiences of cancer, raising awareness of the unique needs of this age group, showing how we support young people and work to improve their experience through specialised services and research, and highlighting where change is urgently needed.