For World Retinoblastoma Week, we spoke to Michael about his journey from the childhood eye cancer retinoblastoma, his enucleation and beyond! Background History and Diagnosis My name is Ayokunle Michael Omotayo (Michael), and I was born on 1st October 1992 in Kings...
CHECT Head of Support Petra Maxwell and Fundraising Manager Priyanka Kotecha recently attended one of our Beyond Rb meet-ups. Here, they discuss how the day went: Our Beyond Rb meet-up in February took place on a beautiful, sunny day at the Kelham Island Museum in...
We spoke to author Kay Lewis about her first book, Amazing Maisy. The *book is a reflection back to when Kay’s daughter Maisy was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, and what life is like now for Maisy. Can you tell us about what prompted you to write a book? The...
Shaun discusses his late father Tony, who raised over £6000 for CHECT by making and selling hedgehogs and bird boxes. All of us at CHECT pass on our best wishes to Tony’s family, as we fondly remember Tony for his kind generosity. Cancer is tough but the people...
We spoke to Robyn, whose daughter Frankie recently had a new artificial eye fitted. She tells us about the experience: “Last year on a regular check up with the National Artificial Eye Service, Frankie had really progressed quickly at taking her eye out for a...
