NEWS | Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

How your impairments can be an advantage

A moving and inspirational TED Talk from James Morley-Smith, one of our CHECT supporters, whose son lost his sight after being diagnosed with retinoblastoma. You can watch the full video below: Taken from the TED website: After his son lost his sight, design...

“My daughter’s eye looked like a cat’s eye or a marble in the light – I knew there was something wrong.”

27/02/19 | AWARENESS, NEWS

A mother of identical twins was shocked to learn that a strange ‘glow’ in one of her daughter’s eyes was actually retinoblastoma. Identical twin Indiana was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (Rb) when she was just under four months old. After a visit to a health visitor,...

Looking back on 2018

24/12/18 | NEWS

As the year draws to an end, it’s a time when we like to look back and reflect on what we’ve achieved, thanks to your absolutely amazing support. So here are just a few of our many highlights of the year, that have all been made possible because of you. Thank you....

CHECT research

14/12/18 | NEWS, RESEARCH

Since 1997, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust has funded more than 20 research projects, totalling almost £700k. Find out more about CHECT research… Since the early 1990s, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) has been funding research into the causes of retinoblastoma,...

CHECT Champs

07/12/18 | NEWS

Nearly 10 years ago, in two different parts of the country, two children were diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Their stories bear many similarities – and now the pair have come together to receive a prestigious award in recognition of the courage they have shown during...

Sharing your story

26/11/18 | AWARENESS, NEWS

Have you, or someone you love, been affected by retinoblastoma (Rb)? Would you like to share your story to raise awareness of this rare cancer and help others going through the same thing? If so, we would really love to hear from you. Many people first hear about Rb...