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Amazing Maisy

Amazing Maisy

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...
In memorial: Tony Dollery

In memorial: Tony Dollery

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...
Ffion Miles Bursary 2024

Ffion Miles Bursary 2024

If you or your child have a love for music, you could be the fourth person to benefit from The Ffion Miles Music bursary – in memory of the late Ffion Miles. Ffion was not only known for her love of music, but her passion towards helping those who had retinoblastoma...
Jaxon’s football experience

Jaxon’s football experience

With thanks to the Free Kicks Foundation, CHECT were able to send Jaxon – who had retinoblastoma – and his parents to go and watch the Liverpool vs. Chelsea Carabao Cup Final on Sunday. Jaxon was delighted to see his team win 1-0, with his mum adding that...
The Ffion Miles Bursary winner: Rosie

The Ffion Miles Bursary winner: Rosie

Rosie was one of two winners chosen to be the receiver of the Ffion Miles Music Bursary for 2023, in memory of the late Ffion Miles. Ffion was not only known for her love of music, but her passion towards helping those who had retinoblastoma (Rb) and/or who had a...
I studied retinoblastoma after my son was diagnosed with Rb

I studied retinoblastoma after my son was diagnosed with Rb

We spoke to researcher Munachiso Samuel-Onyeka about her studies, and also her experiences of her son having retinoblastoma (Rb). What is your working or educational background?  I studied Optometry and worked as an Optometrist before my master’s degree studies that...