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60-second interview – CHECT marathon runner

60-second interview – CHECT marathon runner

This week, the 253,930 applicants for the 2017 Virgin Money London Marathon will find out of they have been successful in the ballot and have a place in the race. Steve Garland, who has already secured a charity running place, tells us what inspired him to run 26.2...
Golfers raise £5k for CHECT

Golfers raise £5k for CHECT

Members of an Essex golf club have raised more than £5,000 to help families affected by retinoblastoma. The Three Rivers Golf Club in Purleigh chose us as their charity of the year and held a number of events throughout the year to fundraise for us. There was a...
CHECT Champions awarded at Twycross Zoo

CHECT Champions awarded at Twycross Zoo

Four deserving people – including our first ever adult – were given CHECT Champion awards during a special ceremony at our members’ day on Sunday. The winners were nominated by friends and family to recognise either the bravery they have shown during their treatment...
Vision Express Ride4Sight raises £25k

Vision Express Ride4Sight raises £25k

Volunteers from Vision Express support centre and stores across the country took part in a gruelling 200-mile cycle challenge called Ride4Sight, and raised £25,000 to help families affected by retinoblastoma. Back for a third year, the two-day Ride4Sight began in...
Rb training launched

Rb training launched

Vision Express employees across the UK will now receive professional training on the signs of childhood eye cancer. The retailer, which is committed to reducing delays in retinoblastoma diagnosis, worked with the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust on the new training scheme,...
Charity eye patch day

Charity eye patch day

Retinoblastoma survivor Katie Peller, 12, and her friends got 100 people to take part in an eye patch day, raising vital awareness of retinoblastoma as well as valuable funds for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust… My name is Katie, I’m 12 and I go to The Westgate School,...