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Eight go mad in Essex
CHECT has just held its first teenage weekend away – giving young people affected by retinoblastoma the chance to share their experiences with one another and tackle some of the challenges they may be facing. Here teenage members Tor Moore and...
read moreEye cancer societies join hands across Europe
Last week the world's foremost eye surgeons and cancer specialists gathered in Paris. Top of the agenda at the International Society for Ocular Oncology meeting was progress in treatment for retinoblastoma (Rb), the most common eye cancer of...
read moreSupporting Small Charity Week
Fundraising manager Emma Tyler takes a look at the importance of Small Charity Week and why Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) is supporting it. Getting involved June 15 to 20 is Small Charity Week (SCW), a celebration of all the fantastic work...
read moreRetinoblastoma research: changing the future
Ever since the charity’s earliest days, funding research into Rb has been a key part of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust’s work. Though CHECT is a small charity it provides a substantial proportion of global funding for research on Rb. Back in...
read moreFirst to receive new type of eye cancer treatment
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust is currently funding research projects which hope to improve outcomes and develop new targeted treatments for retinoblastoma. Here Lucy Deakin shares her experience when her daughter Eliza became one of the first...
read moreZachary Sinclair – My Story
Zachary’s story told by Dad Stuart and Mum Hayley. Diagnosis "On the 18th September 2013 we received the devastating news that our ten month old son Zachary had a tumour in his left eye which is known as Retinoblastoma. We had never heard of...
read moreTeam CHECT take on the London Marathon
Fundraising manager Fiona Heath reports back on a brilliant day for our runners in the London Marathon and their families and supporters who came along to cheer them on. Bright spirits The skies may have been grey and leaden but our runners’...
read moreThe rise of the charity ambassador
Communications manager Julie Firth takes a look at how engaging members has enabled the charity to significantly boost its eye cancer awareness efforts and encourage fundraising at the same time. Can I Help? We are very fortunate at the...
read moreHelp cheer on the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust’s London Marathon runners!
Come along and experience one of the greatest running events in the world – without the blisters, aches or many months of training. We are delighted to have 13 amazing people running in the Virgin London Marathon this year, all raising funds...
read moreTeenagers – looking for a fun weekend without your parents?
Childhood Eye Cancer Trust support worker Lesley Geen unveils the charity’s plans for its first ever teenage weekend away, offering younger members a weekend of fun, confidence building, indoor and outdoor activities and even some inspirational...
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Could you be a CHECT super hero?
Find out how you can be a CHECT super hero and claim your FREE super hero suit (we're hoping with super powers included!) by joining our team for a fun-filled 5k or 10k run in London's beautiful Regents Park on May 17, 2015. What’s happening?...
read moreCHECT is off to Optrafair!
Optrafair is a huge optical exhibition which attracts around 7,000 visitors over three days. It brings together practitioners, suppliers and educators to help eye care professionals expand their knowledge, grow awareness of new products and...
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