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Corona Virus Updates

Corona Virus Updates

We will keep this page updated with the latest information related to CHECT and any other advice regarding the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak. A message from everyone here at CHECT Dear members, friends and supporters. First and foremost, we hope that you are all...
London Family Members’ Day in pictures

London Family Members’ Day in pictures

Our most recent CHECT family day out on 25th January was at Discover Children’s Story Centre in London, an immersive world of play and storytelling.Members’ days are a great way to meet other families who are or have been affected by Rb and to nominate...
Sharing your story

Sharing your story

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...
A bumper year for CHECT research

A bumper year for CHECT research

 in 2019 really has been a bumper year for CHECT research. We were delighted by the strength of applications to our 2019/20 research fund – so much so, that we ended up making two awards rather one. The first project, led by Professor Lako of Newcastle...
“I don’t feel as lonely as I do in the real world.”

“I don’t feel as lonely as I do in the real world.”

We were visited by the brilliant Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust last week, who shared this lovely video of Isaac with us.Isaac was diagnosed with retinoblastoma and is living with a visual impairment. He explains how the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust has helped him to...
Leicester and Scotland Members’ Days in pictures

Leicester and Scotland Members’ Days in pictures

Members’ days are a great way to meet other families who are or have been affected by Rb and to nominate your child for a CHECT Champion Award. Since May, we’ve held four Members’ Days with two Beyond Rb river cruise events taking place in York and...