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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 Merseyside. Their dad, Kevin, spoke with Kevin Duala about Hollie’s experiences with retinoblastoma and the incredible support she’s received from her brother, Ted. You can listen from 7:23am to hear their inspiring story.

 

Nathan Young on The Off Court Podcast

Nathan Young has also appeared on The Off Court Podcast, where he spoke about his and his daughter Izzy’s experience with retinoblastoma, as well as his world-record-breaking 41-hour padel challenge attempt with Padel Pals to raise funds for CHECT. Listen on Spotify or watch on YouTube (please note: this podcast episode contains a mild expletive from the host.)

Ella on BBC Children in Need

We’re delighted to share that our member, Ella, will be filmed playing football with Roy Turnham in Manchester for BBC Children in Need. Please tune in to BBC Children in Need’s Night of TV Friday evening to watch Ella in action.

 

Richard on BBC Radio 2

You can also catch our CEO, Richard, on Vernon Kay’s Ten to the Top on BBC Radio 2 at 10:30am on the 14 November.

 

Lorna, Mike and Immy on BBC Two

Finally, don’t miss Lorna, Mike and Immy’s fantastic appearance on Weatherman Walking on BBC Two, airing Saturday at 9:30am. You can also catch up on iPlayer, after their show was aired earlier on this week on BBC Wales.

What an amazing week for our CHECT community — we’re so proud and thankful of everyone sharing their stories and helping to raise awareness of retinoblastoma.

 

A huge thank you to everyone who has taken part, supported, listened, shared, or cheered us on this week. Your enthusiasm and kindness make such a difference to families affected by retinoblastoma.
A collage of cheerful photos showing members and supporters of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) featured in recent coverage. Images include: children smiling and holding certificates; a footballer and two children playing football indoors; a BBC Weatherman Walking for Children in Need poster; a BBC Ten to the Top logo; a child playing with colourful toys; a child playing with a Pudsey Bear soft toy and Pip the Penguin; a smiling young girl outdoors; and a group of people with padel rackets celebrating a sporting achievement. The collage celebrates recent media appearances highlighting families affected by retinoblastoma and their supporters.