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Isabella wins bravery award

Isabella wins bravery award

A three-year-old girl from Oxfordshire has received a prestigious award in recognition of the courage she has shown while battling against a rare form of cancer. Isabella Goodale was just 10 weeks old when she was diagnosed with retinoblastoma in her left eye. Two...
Vote for CHECT to win up to £25,000

Vote for CHECT to win up to £25,000

The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust has been shortlisted for an Aviva Community Fund award – and we really need your help to make sure we win it. All you need to do is spare a couple of minutes to vote for us and we could receive up to £25,000 to help fund our members’...
60-second interview – CHECT marathon runner

60-second interview – CHECT marathon runner

This week, the 253,930 applicants for the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon will find out of they have been successful in the ballot and have a place in the race. Steve Garland, who has already secured a charity running place, tells us what inspired him to run 26.2...
Golfers raise £5k for CHECT

Golfers raise £5k for CHECT

Members of an Essex golf club have raised more than £5,000 to help families affected by retinoblastoma. The Three Rivers Golf Club in Purleigh chose us as their charity of the year and held a number of events throughout the year to fundraise for us. There was a...
CHECT Champions awarded at Twycross Zoo

CHECT Champions awarded at Twycross Zoo

Four deserving people – including our first ever adult – were given CHECT Champion awards during a special ceremony at our members’ day on Sunday. The winners were nominated by friends and family to recognise either the bravery they have shown during their treatment...