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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!
From molecules to medicine: new funding to accelerate rare childhood cancer research
Thanks to your kind donations, Neuroblastoma UK is pleased to announce two research grant awards totalling £683,477, with a focus on improving treatment for children with advanced stages of the disease.
The grants, which include a donation of £15,000 from charity Friends of Rosie, will enable scientists to progress their research and develop safer, non-invasive and more effective treatment for children with the disease.
40 Portraits to celebrate 40 years
Help us mark our 40th anniversary in 2022. Transform your child’s photograph into a beautiful hand-drawn portrait as part of our ‘Fighting Childhood Cancer: 40 Portraits’ exhibition.
Joanne Humphreys, a professional artist plans to complete an emotive series of 40 portraits capturing the courage of 40 children affected by neuroblastoma. Find out how you can get involved.
An urgent call from One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities
Neuroblastoma UK, as part of the One Cancer Voice group of cancer charities, is urgently calling for the Comprehensive Spending Review to deliver Government commitments to improve cancer survival and care for patients.
Research Q&A with Professor Deb Tweddle
During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2021, we invited our supporters to share their neuroblastoma research questions with us.
Professor Deb Tweddle, Professor of Paediatric Oncology at Newcastle University and an Honorary Consultant in Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology at the Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle answers questions about research into neuroblastoma relapse, survival and treatment options.
Cancer in children and young people
This year, the first UK-wide statistics report in almost a decade was published on cancer in children, teenage and young adults (TYA).
To help raise awareness of childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, we wanted to share some key figures with you from the report.
A step towards better precision in treatment
A new international risk classification system has been developed for children with neuroblastoma in North America, with further revisions that could benefit children with the disease around the world.
Clinical trial for children with high-risk neuroblastoma open
We are delighted to share that the SIOPEN High-Risk Neuroblastoma 2 trial is now officially open and ready to recruit at its first UK hospital, with more to follow soon.
In May 2020, we announced the award of £609, 762 in partnership with Solving Kids Cancer to open the UK sites of the SIOPEN High-Risk Neuroblastoma 2 trial. This latest European-wide study will look to answer important questions about the standard care protocols for children with high-risk neuroblastoma, and how they might be improved.
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.
Open letter from cancer charities to the public
40 charities and organisations have written an open letter, urging the public to help keep vulnerable people safe as Covid restrictions ease.
We’re asking people to do three simple things to keep people with cancer safe, and send a message of solidarity during the difficult weeks ahead - wear a mask, keep you distance and get vaccinated.