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Looking back on 2018

Looking back on 2018

24/12/18 | NEWS

As the year draws to an end, it’s a time when we like to look back and reflect on what we’ve achieved, thanks to your absolutely amazing support.So here are just a few of our many highlights of the year, that have all been made possible because of you. Thank...
CHECT research

CHECT research

14/12/18 | NEWS, RESEARCH

Since 1997, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust has funded more than 20 research projects, totalling almost £700k. Find out more about CHECT research… Since the early 1990s, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) has been funding research into the causes of retinoblastoma,...
CHECT Champs

CHECT Champs

07/12/18 | NEWS

Nearly 10 years ago, in two different parts of the country, two children were diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Their stories bear many similarities – and now the pair have come together to receive a prestigious award in recognition of the courage they have shown during...
‘Having one eye makes me who I am’

‘Having one eye makes me who I am’

03/12/18 | MY STORY

Kate Foster was diagnosed with retinoblastoma as a baby and had her eye removed before her first birthday. Now, 28 years later, she looks back on her journey to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse, so she can support families just like hers… I was 11 months old when...
CHECT ambassadors at Vision Express in Lincoln

CHECT ambassadors at Vision Express in Lincoln

14/11/18 | NEWS

Two children from Lincoln who have battled a rare eye cancer were guests of honour to officially open a new Vision Express store in the city.Sophie Dowling aged 6 and Arwen Somers-Wilson, 4, are recovering from retinoblastoma (Rb). Sophie was diagnosed last year after...