CHECT Head of Support Petra Maxwell and Fundraising Manager Priyanka Kotecha recently attended one of our Beyond Rb meet-ups. Here, they discuss how the day went: Our Beyond Rb meet-up in February took place on a beautiful, sunny day at the Kelham Island Museum in...
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...
It’s World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week from 12th May – 18th May 2024 – read our awareness story on Arlo. There are a few different ways that you can help raise awareness and funds to support families affected by retinoblastoma during this important...
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...
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...
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...