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Press release: Charities fund new clinical trial to help children with cancer
Neuroblastoma UK and Solving Kids Cancer have awarded a grant to enable the SIOPEN High-Risk Neuroblastoma Clinical Trial 2 (HR-NBL2) to open in the UK, it is anticipated to open in early 2021.
This Phase 3 clinical trial will offer children in the UK, with a diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma, to have the same opportunities as children across Europe and take part in this pan-European study.
Declutter and Donate
Have a spring clean and help fight childhood cancer.
Tuesday 5 May is #GivingTuesdayNow - a global day of giving when everyone, everywhere can support the good causes that mean so much to them. Donate your old books, CDs, games and DVDs to help fund vital research into neuroblastoma.
Neuroblastoma UK to benefit from Citywire Charity Virtual 10k Run
We are delighted to have been chosen by Citywire, a global financial publishing, data and events business, to benefit from their annual Charity Run later this month.
Press release: Alan Carr to host Big Pub Quiz
Alan Carr, comedian and Patron of children’s cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK, will host a Big Pub Quiz live from his home, straight into yours!
Date: Wednesday 29th April
Time: 8pm - 930pm
Send a virtual hug
We all want to give our loved ones a hug, but right now, sadly, we can’t. So why not show family and friends that you care and send a virtual hug instead!
#SendAHug to your loved ones by decorating your own ‘hug’ and show your support for children with neuroblastoma and their families.
Committed to our cause
The current and rapidly evolving situation with coronavirus presents significant challenges for the research community and every sector.
The coronavirus and government guidelines are already having a significant impact on neuroblastoma research, now and in the future. These changes, whilst temporary and very much supported by all of us at Neuroblastoma UK, may affect the pace and progress of vital neuroblastoma research.
Thank you joining our Great Give It Up
When we launched our Great Give It Up challenge earlier this year, we never imagined it would be made twice as hard by a nationwide lockdown!
We were overwhelmed by the dedication of our Great Give It Up supporters. You’ve done us proud and we can’t thank you enough.
A quizzy night with a Chatty Man...
Our Patron Alan Carr, along with celebrity friend Angellica Bell, supported Neuroblastoma UK at a local quiz night in March 2020, raising nearly £7,000!
Our Chair of Trustees and guest blogger Tony Heddon writes about this fantastic event.
Developing personalised treatment for children with neuroblastoma
In 2019, we awarded £236,141 to Dr Suzanne Turner at the University of Cambridge, as part our 2019 research grant round.
Here we meet Dr Turner and find out more about her three year research project aimed at improving the effectiveness of ALK inhibitors for children with neuroblastoma.
International Women's Day 2020
International Women's Day (8th March 2020) is a global day celebrating the achievements of women.
Thanks to your support, we fund amazing researchers working to improve treatments for neuroblastoma. Today we celebrate those female scientists who work tirelessly to help more children with neuroblastoma.