The Children's Cancer Unit Charity

The Children's Cancer Unit Charity We support the Children’s Cancer Unit in the RBHSC by providing vital resources, staff and specialised care, equipment and infrastructure.

We fund research and offer a range of family support services to those facing a childhood cancer diagnosis.

💙 This Father’s Day, we’re thinking of all the incredible dads, grandads and father figures across Northern Ireland who ...
21/06/2026

💙 This Father’s Day, we’re thinking of all the incredible dads, grandads and father figures across Northern Ireland who have been impacted by childhood cancer.

To the dads sitting by hospital beds, juggling family life, holding everything together and finding strength they never knew they had - we see you.

To the dads celebrating milestones and making precious memories after treatment, we celebrate with you.

And to the dads for whom Father’s Day is especially difficult because they are missing a child they love so dearly, please know that your children are always remembered and you are in our thoughts today.👐

This Father’s Day, one of our very special dads, Robin is reflecting on his daughter Myla’s journey after she was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma at just two and a half years old. From months of treatment and time spent apart from her twin sister Georgia to clear scans and making memories together again, Robin shares why he no longer takes the little moments for granted.

“I’m just looking forward to spending a nice day with Jayne and the girls. I don’t take those opportunities for granted anymore.”

Read Myla’s inspiring story here 👇

🔗 https://tinyurl.com/mwn22zs6

It's time for our ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ and we've got a fantastic group of fundraisers to thank this week!🎗️A hu...
18/06/2026

It's time for our ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ and we've got a fantastic group of fundraisers to thank this week!

🎗️A huge thank you to Cathy and Colm Deery and St Patrick’s Primary School Aughadarragh for raising an incredible £5️⃣,6️⃣7️⃣9️⃣from the Michael Deery Cup.

The annual tournament takes place in Augher, Co. Tyrone and is held in memory of a very special little boy, Michael who sadly passed away in 2019.🙏

As always, all the money raised through donations goes directly to help the children receiving treatment in the Children's Cancer Unit and their families and medical teams.

If you would like to fundraise for us or discuss an idea, please get in touch at 📧 [email protected]

📣EUROPA ABSEIL🧗You can join us this September to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by taking on our Europa Abse...
16/06/2026

📣EUROPA ABSEIL🧗

You can join us this September to celebrate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by taking on our Europa Abseil. Now taking place on Sunday 20th September.

Why not brave the great heights of one of Belfast's most iconic buildings and you will be helping to support children and young people living with cancer, as well as their families and medical teams?

📅 Date: Sunday 20th September

💷 Registration fee: £40

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/rzdvnscu

🎯 Suggested fundraising target: £100

For more information or for tips on how to reach your fundraising taget, contact [email protected]

This week's ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ are all Belfast Marathon-themed and we've got some amazing runners to thank:🎗️...
11/06/2026

This week's ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ are all Belfast Marathon-themed and we've got some amazing runners to thank:

🎗️Massive thank you to the Grove District Nursing Team who took part in the relay and raised a fantastic £2️⃣,0️⃣1️⃣5️⃣ for the Children's Cancer Unit.🙏

🎗️A really big thanks to Ryan Cassidy who ran the full 26.2 miles in support of our charity, raising a very impressive £8️⃣1️⃣0️⃣ to support children and young people living with cancer.🙏

🎗️Huge thanks to our friends at the Teddy Bear Hospital who continue to support us, and this year raised a fabulous £1️⃣,5️⃣2️⃣7️⃣through their relay team which will greatly enhance the work our charity does.🙏

🎗️A very big thank you and well done to Eoin Mckenna who ran the fulll marathon and raised a brilliant £1️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣to support the Unit.🙏

Well done to every single one of you- you're all incredible and your support means a lot to us.

As always, all the money raised through donations goes directly to help the children receiving treatment in the Children's Cancer Unit and their families and medical teams.

If you would like to fundraise for us or discuss an idea, please get in touch at 📧 [email protected]

⚽🌍 Be on the Ball this World Cup! 🌍⚽Are you looking for a fun way to support a local charity with your colleagues, frien...
10/06/2026

⚽🌍 Be on the Ball this World Cup! 🌍⚽

Are you looking for a fun way to support a local charity with your colleagues, friends, family, or club?

Why not get involved with a World Cup-themed fundraiser and support children and young people living with cancer, their families and medical teams.

There are so many ways you could get involved, here are just a few:

🏆 Match Sweepstake
⚽ Penalty Shootout Challenge
🌍 Support a Nation Dress-Up Day
🍔 International Food Festival
🎯 Crossbar Challenge
🧠 Football Quiz Night
📸 World Cup Photo Booth
⚽ 5-a-Side Mini World Cup
🏃 Last Team Standing Competition

You could even take on a sponsored challenge and raise money for every goal scored, every stage your team reaches, or every goal your favourite player scores!

🥇 And everyone loves a prize, right?

If you're stuck for ideas, prize options could include:

👕 Football shirts
🎟️ Match tickets
🎁 Gift hampers
🏅 Signed memorabilia
💳 Sports vouchers

Get your friends, family or team together and show your World Cup spirit. You'll be making a big difference, all while enjoying the beautiful game! ⚽❤️

📧 For more information or fundraising support, contact [email protected]

🦆✨ There's Still Time to Join Our Quacking Day Out! ✨🦆We're excited to be hosting a special Quacking Day Out for childre...
08/06/2026

🦆✨ There's Still Time to Join Our Quacking Day Out! ✨🦆
We're excited to be hosting a special Quacking Day Out for children treated in the Children's Cancer Unit and their families — and we still have a few spaces available!
📅 Saturday 13th June 2026
⏰ 11am – 1pm
📍 Aflac NI, City Quays 3, Belfast

Join us for a morning packed with fun, including:
🎮 Games & consoles
🍕 Pizza
🎨 Crafts
🎶 Music
✨ And plenty more to enjoy!

It's a wonderful opportunity to spend time together, meet other families and create some happy memories — all while taking in the spectacular views from one of Belfast's tallest buildings.
If you'd like to come along and haven't booked yet, we'd love to see you there. Please get in touch as soon as possible as spaces are limited. Contact Cathy on 028 9601 3744 / [email protected] to book your place.

💛 We can't wait to welcome you for a quacking good time!

This week we're celebrating Volunteers' Week😇As a small charity, we rely on volunteers to help us run our family events,...
02/06/2026

This week we're celebrating Volunteers' Week😇

As a small charity, we rely on volunteers to help us run our family events, speak at events and provide assistance in the lead up to an event.

We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all the corporate partners, families and supporters who have and continue to support us through giving their time and sharing their lived experiences to enrich the work that we do. We simply could not do what we do without you.👐

We also thank our Board members who dedicate their time to ensuring the strategic direction of our charity, ensuring that children and young people living with cancer, and their families and medical teams are fully supported through their journey.

This week is about you and we're so grateful for all that you do.🙏🙏

It's time for our ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ and we've got some fantastic fundraisers to thank this week!🎗️A huge tha...
29/05/2026

It's time for our ✨End of the Week Thank-yous ✨ and we've got some fantastic fundraisers to thank this week!

🎗️A huge thank you to Jimmy Johnston and all at Carnalea Golf Club who recently organised a charity golf day which raised an incredible £7️⃣,5️⃣2️⃣0️⃣ for the Children's Cancer Unit. Jimmy, who is a member at the club, organised the event in support of his great-grandson Kobe, who is currently undergoing treatment in the Unit. Thanks to everyone who took part and contributed to this great total.🙏

🎗️Massive thanks to Ciaran Quinn and the boxers from St John’s Boxing Club in Swatragh who handed over a cheque for a fantastic £4️⃣,6️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ which was raised from the recent North West Whitecollar Boxing Event. Big thanks to the event's organisers and the boxing clubs and fighters who took part and fundraised to support children and young people living with cancer.🙏

🎗️Huge thanks and well done to Simon Dawson who ran the Belfast Marathon earlier this month in support of the Children's Cancer Unit. Despite picking up an ankle injury during his training, Simon completed the full event on the day and raised an amazing £1️⃣,5️⃣0️⃣4️⃣in support of the Children's Cancer Unit. Super job!🙏

As always, all the money raised through donations goes directly to help the children receiving treatment in the Children's Cancer Unit and their families and medical teams.

If you would like to fundraise for us or discuss an idea, please get in touch at 📧 [email protected]

It's time for our End of the Week Thank-yous and this week we want to say a huge thank you to all the friends, family...
22/05/2026

It's time for our End of the Week Thank-yous and this week we want to say a huge thank you to all the friends, family, and members of the community who recently supported the motorcycle ride-out from the Diamond, Derry/Londonderry to Hazelbank in honour of Paddy Logue.

Thanks to your incredible generosity and support, an amazing £7,000 was raised for The Children’s Cancer Unit Charity 💛

Paddy dedicated so much of his life to fundraising and helping others, and this event was a truly fitting tribute to him and the lasting impact he made on so many people. It was wonderful to see such strong community spirit, with everyone coming together to create a special legacy in his memory.

We are so grateful to everyone who took part, donated, organised, and supported the day in any way. Your kindness and support will help us continue to support children with cancer and their families across Northern Ireland.

Thank you for making such a difference.

🔬🧪CLINICAL TRIALS DAY🔬🧪Today is Clinical Trials Day- an opportunity to recognise the vital role that research plays in i...
20/05/2026

🔬🧪CLINICAL TRIALS DAY🔬🧪

Today is Clinical Trials Day- an opportunity to recognise the vital role that research plays in improving outcomes for children and young people living with cancer.

We are proud to fund one of the Paediatric Clinical Oncology and Haematology Research Nurse roles within the Children’s Cancer Unit

👩‍⚕️Alana Sharpe will be a familiar face to families whose child has received treatment for cancer or a complex blood disorder. Having worked in the Unit for many years, her current role now helps ensure that children and young people have safe and equitable access to clinical trials and innovative treatments, while supporting families throughout every stage of their journey.

It was a pleasure to catch up with Alana recently to find out more about her role and how she is playing a part in advancing the future of childhood cancer care in Northern Ireland.

Alana shared how her inspiration will always be the courage and resilience shown by the children and young people during their treatment journey, and she is proud that the work she is doing today will improve outcomes for many children in the future.

Read Alana's interview HERE

👉 https://tinyurl.com/yad62mzm 👈

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