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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CHECT EVENT

Family events

CHECT provide a fun day out with time to explore the venue, come together for lunch and an activity, as well as hosting the CHECT Champion awards! There is always plenty of time to chat with other families as well as relax and enjoy the day.

Teen events

CHECT provide a space for teenagers and young people that have been affected by Rb to come together and chat about their experiences. Which is always accompanied by a fun activity that’s accessible to all!

Beyond Rb events

CHECT provide a space for adults that have been affected by Rb to come together and chat about their experiences. Which is always accompanied by a fun activity that’s accessible to all!

Online events

A platform to learn more about CHECT, listen to guest speakers, access peer and professional support, and socialise.

FACE TO FACE EVENTS

Four children who have been affected by retinoblastoma surrounding a storyteller, shaking musical toys.

Family event: Discover Children's Story Centre

Date: 23rd March 2024
Time: 13:00 – 16:30
Location: Discover, London
Tickets: Purchase here

Come and join CHECT for a family meet-up at the wonderful Discover Children’s Story Centre in London. Discover lets children aged 0-11 (and their grown-ups!) explore the wonderful world of stories through play and creativity.

Nominate your child for CHECT Champion award here! 

Title reads "the podcast experience" in capital letters. If you are aged 13 - 29 and a survivor of Rb you are able to take part in a day in the studio in Birmingham on the 20th of April. To get involved email nicola.odonnell@york.ac.uk

TYA event: The Podcasting Experience

Date: 20th April 2024
Time: Full day of fun!
Location: Podcasting studio in Birmingham

Are you aged 13 – 29 and been affected by retinoblastoma? This is the day out for you! You’ll be able to get involved with retinoblastoma research, meet other young people and receive free pizza and travel, amongst other fab benefits.

Email nicola.odonnell@york.ac.uk or Sarah or Lena for more info.

Family affected by retinoblastoma playing with slime they made at a CHECT event in Wrexham.

Family event: Techniquest

Date: 11th May 2024
Time: 12:00 – 15:30
Location: Techniquest, Cardiff
Tickets: Purchase here

Come and join CHECT for a family meet-up at the amazing Techniquest in Cardiff. Techniquest has over 100 hands-on exhibits that let you experience science, technology, engineering and maths in a fun and exciting way.

Nominate your child for CHECT Champion award here! 

ONLINE EVENTS

Choose your event below and fill out our online registration form today!

Grandparents afternoon tea

Thurs 13 June

1.30 – 2.30pm

Grandparents afternoon tea

Thurs 28th Nov

1.30 – 2.30pm

Research
evening

Date TBC

7:00 – 8:30pm

Visual impairment
evening

Date TBC

7:00 – 8:30pm

Dad’s online
event

Date TBC

7:00 – 8:00pm

Past events