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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.
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.
Cara's memory inspires Banks Group employees to raise £5,000 for Neuroblastoma UK
Employees at North East property and renewable energy firm The Banks Group have smashed their 2022 fundraising target for Neuroblastoma UK. Thank you so much to everyone involved.
The team chose Neuroblastoma UK as their charity of the year in honour of Cara McKay, who sadly passed away in 2020 when she was just three years old.
Why I took part in RideLondon
Steve Wilkinson completed Ride London in 2022, a 100 mile cycling challenge, and raised over £1,000 for Neuroblastoma UK. He tells us why he got involved and shares some words of encouragement!
Alan Carr and Friends - Chatty for Charity
Join our Patron Alan Carr and his funniest friends for a special night of live comedy on 30 May 2022, raising funds for Neuroblastoma UK and Rose Theatre. The stellar line-up includes Tom Allen, Rich Hall, and Suzi Ruffell.
Thank you for your support
We've been fighting childhood cancer for nearly 40 years and, thanks to you, we've been able to continue our vital work during another difficult year.
Thank you to everyone who supported us this year. Here are just some of the amazing things you did for us in 2021!
Chefs and celebrities share recipes to help children with neuroblastoma
Alan Carr and the UK’s favourite chefs including Jean-Christophe Novelli, Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti share exclusive recipes to help children with neuroblastoma.
To mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, some of the UK’s top chefs are sharing exclusive recipes for you to treat your guests, when you a host a Get Together this September.
Three year old boy aims for great heights in memory of friend
Three year old Ruairí Maher plans to become the joint youngest person in Britain to climb Scafell Pike, to raise money for childhood cancer research.
On Saturday 31st July 2021, Ruairí will climb Scafell Pike, the tallest mountain in England, in memory of his friend Elara Foxley who sadly passed away in March this year, aged just three years old.
Limited edition bracelet to help little warriors fighting neuroblastoma
South of the River, a fashion boutique based in Beckenham, Kent, is supporting Neuroblastoma UK this summer with a limited edition ‘Warrior’ Tile Bracelet.
Inspired by children with cancer and designed in collaboration with Neuroblastoma UK, each bracelet features white ‘Warrior’ tiles on a yellow and gold bracelet with blue highlights.
South of the River will donate £3 from every ‘Warrior’ tile bracelet purchase to Neuroblastoma UK.