Imran and Natasha continue to raise money for children’s cancer services at UCLH, while their son Aaran is being treated for Ewing sarcoma. Imran shares Aaran’s story as he prepared for his biggest fundraising challenge, the London Marathon.
The Cancer Fund are proud to be supporting the world leading TRACERx study, thanks to fundraising by the ‘Young Lungs’ team, led by Sarah Li. Sarah, who is being treated at UCLH for EGFR+ lung cancer, received a Stage IV diagnosis earlier this year.
Our fantastic fundraisers have run, trekked and sky-dived their way through an array of challenges, in support of cancer services at UCLH - thank you all!
Learn more about ongoing research into prostate cancer, managing the complexities of cancer related pain, movie nights for our children's ward and more.
Nebulisers deliver humidified air or medicated mist directly to the airways, helping head and neck cancer patients by soothing irritated tissues; thanks to a generous donation, many more patients can now access this vital kit.
The BIO-INTERLACE study aims to identify predictors for how well patients with cervical cancer will respond to treatment, and improve outcomes.
From London to Brighton to Valencia and Kazakhstan! Our fantastic fundraisers have abseiled, run and cycled their way through an array of challenges, in support of cancer services at UCLH - thank you all!
From funding training days and extra qualifications to PhD’s, we know that investing in our staff is fundamental to improving cancer services, retaining staff, and delivering great patient care.
One of our favourite projects this year has been working with Huma, Senior Health Play Specialist, to improve the children’s bell ringing ceremony. She tells us about the significance of this celebration, and how our funding has helped.
Stride On is an innovative health initiative, supporting men with prostate cancer through walking football and group sessions - hear how our participants are getting on, one year into the programme.
Roger Mackenzie updates us on TeamBike's fundraising cycle challenge in the Pyrenees
Thanks to a donation of beautiful 'super scarves' from Scamp and Dude, we're able to give patients being treated for cancer a much-deserved gift. Their Superhero Sleep Buddies bring comfort to children who are having general anaesthetic for their radiotherapy treatment.
Recently we accepted an incredible donation of over 300 books, from the family of Michael Powis. Ben, his son, tells us about the donation.
We purchased virtual reality headsets for the teenage and young adult services team earlier this year. Andre, a youth support coordinator, tells us about the impact new headsets have been making for young patients at UCLH, helping them to relax during treatment and procedures.
Meet Marlies, UCLH senior mental health practitioner, supporting teenagers and young adults with cancer.
A huge thank you to the husband of one of our patients for a very generous and thoughtful donation made in her memory, supporting origami for patients and staff at UCLH.
Brightening up the proton beam therapy waiting area in the Grafton Way Building is our newly installed artwork, designed by artist Lucy Gough.
Hear from the staff who have taken courses, attended conferences and joined training days, thanks to the support of Cancer Fund donors.
We take a look back at some of your fundraising highlights over 2022/2023.
We speak to our complementary therapy team, following the launch of the new aromatherapy and massage service for teenagers and young adults.
We're excited to be funding the development of the 'Meno.pause' App, helping patients manage treatment induced menopause symptoms.