We raise and invest money for vital specialist research to save the lives of every child with cancer. Registered Charity Number: 298405.
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We are deeply saddened to share the news with you that Children with Cancer UK’s Founder Eddie O’Gorman OBE, has passed away. Our heartfelt condolences and sympathies go to Eddie’s family during this very difficult time.
ALT Remembering Eddie O’Gorman OBE: 1935 - 2025
For the children and parents who took part in our 2Big campaign, the reason was clear. They want more people to understand that many childhood cancer treatments were originally developed for adults and they have a lasting impact on children’s lives 🧡
#childhoodcancerawareness
“The toxicity is unacceptable.”
For too long, children have been treated with drugs and treatment protocols originally developed for adults.
Children deserve better 🧡
#2big #childrenwithcanceruk #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerresearch #childhoodcancerawareness
“Adult cancer treatment is just too big for me.” 🧡
Charlie is 11, and his words show why change is needed.
Children deserve cancer treatments designed with them in mind. That’s why we fund research into safer, kinder and more effective treatments for children and young people.
ALT A young person stands wearing an oversized suit, representing adult-size cancer treatments. Accompanying text reads: "Adult cancer treatments are too big for me. Charlie, age 11." The text on the side states: "Children with cancer are being treated with drugs designed for adults. Will you help us find a treatment that fits?" At the bottom, the logo for Children with Cancer UK is visible.
“I want every child diagnosed after Arianna to have a better chance, not just to survive but thrive” – Arianna’s mum. 🧡
By funding research into safer, kinder treatments, we’re helping more children grow up with fewer lasting effects from treatment.
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Led by @RodTMitchell, researchers have transplanted previously frozen testicular tissue back into a 19-year-old who had high-dose chemotherapy, which can permanently affect fertility.
Children with Cancer UK has supported this research for over a decade, first funding the programme in 2015 and again in 2024 to support the transplantation study. For boys who haven’t reached puberty, sperm freezing isn’t an option, so this research could offer new hope.
It’s still too early to know whether the procedure will restore fertility, but this is an important milestone.
A huge congratulations to Professor Rod Mitchell and the @EdinburghUni team. 🧡
Read more: bit.ly/4yd9xXF
#ChildhoodCancerResearch #CancerResearch
The countdown to our Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Gala is on. On 7 November, @denise_vanouten will kick off the evening as our arrival drinks DJ, with a special performance from Jon & @joomeara & @maxtofficial keeping the after party going.
Just 1 month to go until our Children with Cancer UK Fundraising Gala 2026 at @PeninsulaHotels.
🎤 Gaby Roslin will be hosting this year's Gala
🎥 Eve Wilson, from our Kids Like Us films, will be our roving reporter
🔨 Martin Bayfield will be taking to the stage as our auctioneer
Focusing on the positives can help a child get to the finish line 🏁
Audrina, 12, and Charlie, 11, talk about what helped them keep going through treatment and gave them something to work towards.
Part of Kids Like Us: Reunited. 🧡
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
“It’s like poison going into your body.” 🧡
Alec, Aden, Kaiden, Leighton and Harry share their experiences of cancer treatment and the impact treatments like chemotherapy can have on growing bodies.
Part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
“They need the support to keep them happy”🧡
Charlie, 11, and Audrina, 12, talk about the support children may need throughout cancer treatment and why having people there can make such a difference.
Part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
Childhood cancer can raise questions that reach far beyond treatment 🧬
Harry, 12, and Leighton, 13, talk openly about their futures, including what life might look like if they choose to become parents one day.
Part of Kids Like Us: Reunited. 🧡
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
Cancer can leave both visible and invisible impacts 🧡
Harry, 12, and Charlie, 11, share what life has looked like since treatment and the lasting effects they continue to navigate.
Their conversation is part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
Waiting for answers can have a lasting impact 🧡
Dulcie, 10, tells Eve, 17, how long it took to receive the correct cancer diagnosis and the impact that delay had on her.
Their conversation is part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
“You should believe them” 🧡
Kaiden, 11, and Alec, 13, share why it’s so important for children and young people to feel heard when they know something isn’t right.
Their conversation is part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
Today marks one year since the passing of Zuza Beine 🧡
As part of Kids Like Us: Reunited, Eve, 17, reflects on Zuza, her story and the lasting impact she made by speaking so openly about childhood cancer.
Today, we remember Zuza. 🧡
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
Did you know only 2% of UK cancer research funding is focused on children’s cancer?
Kaiden, 11, and Eve, 17, discuss why more childhood cancer research is urgently needed to improve survival and develop safer, kinder treatments. 🧡
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
“It didn’t feel like my normal life” 🧡
Arianna, 9, and Charlie, 11, talk about how cancer and treatment disrupted everyday childhood, from time in hospital to lasting side effects.
Their conversation is part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer
The impact of childhood cancer can last long after treatment ends 🧡
Harry, 12, and Leighton, 13, talk about how cancer has continued to affect their lives beyond treatment.
Their conversation is part of Kids Like Us: Reunited.
#KidsLikeUs #ChildhoodCancer