We are so sad to share the news that CHECT member Robin Williams passed away earlier this month. Robin was diagnosed with retinoblastoma at nine months old, losing his first eye at the age of two and a half, and his second eye aged four. His sporting career started...
It’s becoming a bit of a CHECT tradition that our meet-ups usually coincide with extreme weather events! Our Beyond Rb meet-up in November definitely followed this pattern, with torrential rain as the backdrop. However, 13 hardy CHECT adults and their partners /...
Hannah Aurora, who had retinoblastoma, along with her father and beloved guide dog Wendy, featured on BBC One’s The Repair Shop in October (Series 14: Episode 25). Her Grandfather’s cherished grandfather clock, which is over 100 years old, remained in a...
Wow – what a week! We’re absolutely thrilled to share some wonderful press coverage celebrating our incredible CHECT community. Hollie and Ted on BBC Radio Merseyside Our amazing CHECT Champions, Hollie and Ted, were celebrated today on BBC Radio...
We’re thrilled to share that Immy, Lorna, and Mike joined our amazing Support Worker Sarah for a very special BBC Children in Need edition of Weatherman Walking! Together, they shared their personal experiences with retinoblastoma and how CHECT has supported them. A...
The Ffion Miles Music Bursary is an annual award kindly set up by Helen and Dewi Miles in memory of their daughter Ffion, who was a long-time member, supporter, and trustee of CHECT. The bursary ensures Ffion’s own love of music continues through other CHECT...