Ross’ Challenge: Goals for Good

Ross’ Challenge: Goals for Good

We spoke to Ross after he completed his incredible ‘Goals for Good’ challenge, where he ran 1km for every goal scored during the World Cup and encouraged people to donate to charity. Ross chose to support CHECT, a cause close to his heart, and has been...
AJ’s fifth anniversary ball

AJ’s fifth anniversary ball

World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week was a busy one for the Finney Family. Mum Tasha reported on the week: AJ, with help from his mummy and daddy, created awareness packs to give out to his friends – the packs included a CHECT balloon, wristband and sticker as...
OrCam MyEye Lucky Dip 

OrCam MyEye Lucky Dip 

CHECT has kindly been gifted by Essilor Ltd (Thornbury branch) four OrCam MyEye devices which we would like to offer free of charge to members via a lucky dip.  The OrCam MyEye is a small, wearable device that attaches magnetically to the side of most glasses. Using a...
Our CHECT Champion Dads 2026

Our CHECT Champion Dads 2026

We often feature our wonderful CHECT mums in our stories, and we feel it’s important to recognise those amazing dads and grandads out there who go above and beyond to support their families as well. For Father’s Day, we asked children (maybe with a bit of help) to...
Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo

We had a lovely family day at Chester Zoo on 6 June, thanks to donated tickets from the Community Connection Scheme. It was great to see lots of familiar faces from previous meet-ups, as well as some new families. Everyone got there bright and early to meet and chat –...