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Collaboration aims to improve outcomes for children with neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma UK (NBUK) and Solving Kids’ Cancer UK (SKCUK) have entered into a formal collaboration to speed up the development of new, better treatments for children with neuroblastoma and bring forward the day when no child dies from or because of the disease.
Let's welcome 2024 with a hug
We know that the start of a New Year can be challenging, especially for those who have lost loved ones. At Neuroblastoma UK, we are sending our kindest thoughts to anyone struggling. Thank you so much for your ongoing support which allows us to not only connect with you, but also to continue funding research into new, more effective and less punishing treatments for children with neuroblastoma.
Thank you for your support in 2023
Thank you for supporting Neuroblastoma UK in 2023.
As we draw closer to the end of a busy but exciting year, all of us at Neuroblastoma UK would like to thank you for your support in the fight against childhood cancer. Here are some of our highlights from the year.
Give a gift that gives back this Christmas
If you’re looking for a last minute Christmas gift, want to give a gift with a difference or give a virtual gift to a loved one, our new charity Gift Donations could be just what you’re after!
Big donations for the Big Give Christmas Challenge
For the first time, Neuroblastoma UK took part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023. We raised a grand total to £8,602 in just seven days.
We were blown away by everyone’s support, thank you. The money raised from the Big Give Christmas Challenge will enable scientists to take crucial first steps on the road of discovery - and help get closer to a cure for neuroblastoma.
Childhood cancer survivor fronts Christmas fundraising campaign
Six year old Apollinia celebrates one year in remission as she fronts Neuroblastoma UK’s campaign to raise £8,000 for neuroblastoma research
This November, Apple celebrates one year in remission as she fronts Neuroblastoma UK’s first matched-funding campaign with the Big Give Christmas Challenge!
Celebrities Alan Carr and Scott Mills double the magic for Big Give Christmas Challenge
Press release: 15 November
Celebrity Patrons of children’s charity Neuroblastoma UK call on the public to help raise £8,000 and accelerate research into neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
New Christmas cards for 2023
We are delighted to launch our new charity Christmas cards, all raising money to fund vital research into neuroblastoma.
Shop online today and and join our fight against childhood cancer.
Trustees Week 2023
This Trustees Week, we shine the spotlight on Dr Kate Wheeler and Dr Deb Tweddle, our Medical Trustees for over 10 years.
Deb and Kate attended the SIOPEN (international Society of Paediatric Oncology - European Neuroblastoma Group) annual general meeting in Ljubljana, Slovenia from 4th to 6th October 2023. Their visit was supported by Eusa Pharma.
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.