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Meet Our Patron: Darren Harris

Meet Our Patron: Darren Harris

Darren Harris has been CHECT’s patron since 2012. He has supported several fundraising events including Ride4Sight and Art4Eyes. He’s also a member of the Beyond Rb group, having been diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma; as well as the parents’ support...
London Marathon Runners 2024! 

London Marathon Runners 2024! 

We wish the best of luck to our #TeamCHECT London Marathon runners who will be pounding the streets of London on Sunday 21 April 2024!  If you’re heading to London for the day, we’d love for you to join us to help cheer on our fantastic runners as they...
Beyond Rb event: Kelham Island Museum

Beyond Rb event: Kelham Island Museum

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...
Amazing Maisy

Amazing Maisy

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...
In memorial: Tony Dollery

In memorial: Tony Dollery

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...
Ffion Miles Bursary 2024

Ffion Miles Bursary 2024

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...