We are so sad to share the news that CHECT member Robin Williams passed away earlier this month. Robin was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at nine months old, losing his first eye at the age of two and a half, and his second eye aged four. His sporting career started...
It’s becoming a bit of a CHECT tradition that our meet-ups usually coincide with extreme weather events! Our Beyond Rb meet-up in November definitely followed this pattern, with torrential rain as the backdrop. However, 13 hardy CHECT adults and their partners /...
A brother and sister have received prestigious awards in recognition of the courage and bravery they displayed while one of them faced an extremely rare form of cancer. In September 2024, Hollie Robinson-Mellor from St Helens, Merseyside, was diagnosed with...
Hannah Aurora, who had retinoblastoma, along with her father and beloved guide dog Wendy, featured on BBC One’s The Repair Shop in October (Series 14: Episode 25). Her Grandfather’s cherished grandfather clock, which is over 100 years old, remained in a...
Wow – what a week! We’re absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful press coverage celebrating our incredible CHECT community. Hollie and Ted on BBC Radio Merseyside Our amazing CHECT Champions, Hollie and Ted, were celebrated today on BBC Radio...