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The Daisy Appeal benefits patients by providing facilities for the NHS that give accurate results.

The Daisy Appeal exists to benefit patients by providing world-leading research facilities for the NHS that give accurate results, earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in the fight against cancer, heart disease and dementia. We help improve the survival chances of thousands of people each year and give users of our services and their families a brighter future. With cures still a long way off, early diagnosis offers the best chance of survival. Since it was established in 2000, the Daisy Appeal has raised £12.5m to fund cutting-edge research and state-of-the-art equipment and facilities at our base within Castle Hill Hospital, Cottingham, East Yorkshire. It’s hard to think of a family that has not been affected by cancer, heart disease, or dementia – and that’s why the Daisy Appeal is such an important local charity: because it benefits everyone.

04/11/2026

We were delighted to welcome Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of , to the Daisy Appeal’s Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) and Jack Brignall PET-CT Centre.

The team gave Councillor Handley a tour of our fantastic facilities, showcasing the pioneering work taking place in the north of England to improve diagnosis and treatment for cancer, heart disease and dementia.

She heard how our unique facility combines cutting-edge research with patient care - and we’re thrilled that she will be sharing this regional success story with business leaders at her upcoming events.

Thank you, Councillor Handley, for your interest and support. We’d love to welcome Prime Minster Andy Burnham next to see this world-class facility for himself!

02/11/2026

Could Your Business Help Inspire the Humber’s Next Young Scientists?

The Daisy Appeal is looking for forward-thinking businesses to support its new Young Scientist Award - an exciting initiative designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, researchers and problem-solvers across Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire.

Open to students aged 16–18 in sixth forms and colleges across the Humber, the award will challenge young people to develop a science-based idea with real-world potential.

At the heart of the programme is one powerful question:

What is the most useful thing you want to bring to the world?

Students will receive workshops, scientific insight and practical support to help develop their ideas, with selected finalists invited to pitch live at the first-ever Daisy Den final.

Three winners - one from Hull, one from East Yorkshire and one from North Lincolnshire - will each receive 12 months of mentoring from the Daisy Appeal’s scientists and professional teams. The programme will help them build confidence, skills and valuable connections for future careers in science, healthcare, research and innovation.

Why support the Young Scientist Award?

By sponsoring the Young Scientist Award, your business can play a meaningful role in helping talented young people take their first steps towards the careers and innovations that could shape our future.

Your support will help us create opportunities for young people who are passionate about STEM, health, technology, research and solving real-world challenges. It is also a chance to demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to skills, education, innovation and the communities of Hull and the Humber.

Sponsorship offers an opportunity to:

- Support young people to turn bold ideas into practical possibilities.
- Encourage future talent in science, technology, healthcare and innovation.
- Align your brand with a positive, forward-looking local initiative.
- Build connections with schools, colleges, young people and the wider Humber business community.
- Help ensure that ability, curiosity and ambition can be nurtured, whatever a young person’s background.

We are looking to work with businesses that share our belief in the power of ideas - and in the potential of young people to create change.

To find out more about sponsoring the Young Scientist Award, or to discuss how your organisation could get involved, please email [email protected].

31/10/2026

A gift in your Will could help fund pioneering research that saves lives across the Humber region.

By remembering the Daisy Appeal in your Will, you could support work to improve early diagnosis and develop better ways to detect and treat conditions including cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Write or update your Will for free today via the link in the comments below.

31/10/2026

What 4 Things Shaped My Career In Science?

Dr Rebecca Hargreaves is a top scientist working for the Daisy Appeal and here she outlines her route to success in her chosen field.

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28/10/2026

Half term arty fun! Where will your fairy door lead you? 🎨🧚

A little paint, a sprinkle of imagination and a magical door of their own. Will it lead to a secret garden, a fairy woodland or somewhere only they can imagine?

Looking for something creative to do with the kids this October half-term? Join us for Daisy Doors and let their imaginations run wild as they paint their very own fairy door.

📍 Daisy Building, Castle Hill Hospital
📅 Thursday 29 October
🕐 1pm–3pm

It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon together while supporting a local cause. All funds raised will help Daisy Appeal support early detection scanning for diseases including cancer, dementia and heart disease.

And it’s not just for the little ones - anyone who fancies adding a little magic to their day is welcome!

🎟️ Book your place through Eventbrite via the link in the comments below 👇

28/10/2026

A gift in your will could help fund vital research that saves lives across the Humber region.

By remembering local healthcare research in your will, you can help support future discoveries, improve treatments and give hope to patients and families for generations to come.

Every legacy gift - whatever its size - can make a lasting difference.

Free Wills Month ends on 31 October. If you have been thinking about writing or updating your will, now is the time to take the next step.

To out more today about leaving a gift in your will and how it could help transform healthcare close to home, please click the link in the comments below.

27/10/2026

Sophie from the Daisy Appeal visited Wyke 6th Form College to tell students about our first Young Scientist Award.

The students loved the opportunity to be part of the very first year, and some were already planning what they could invent before she'd finished speaking. We're hoping to go back soon to meet more students who want to take part.

The award is open to 16 to 18-year-olds at sixth forms and colleges across Hull and the Humber. Students come up with an idea in science and health and pitch it at a Dragons' Den-style final. Three winners will share a prize fund and get 12 months of mentoring from our research team.

Would you like a visit to your school or college? Email [email protected]

24/10/2026

Meet Scandalf, our newly named Scanner Rat! ✨

Congratulations to Claire Docherty, who won the naming competition we ran earlier this year with this magical suggestion.

We thought Scandalf was the perfect name for our Scanner Rat, giving him a little extra character as he joins our team to help raise awareness of the Daisy Appeal’s Scan for Life campaign.

The campaign aims to raise £3 million for a new digital scanner to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cancer, heart disease and dementia.

A huge thank you to Claire for taking part and helping us bring Scandalf to life. Look out for him as our Scan for Life campaign continues! 💛

22/10/2026

It was lovely to see such enthusiasm for our Young Scientist Awards during a visit to Bishop Burton College🔬🌟

Our fundraiser Sophie met with Chloe Atkins, curriculum lead for policing, forensic and criminal investigation and science-based courses, and Lara Baker, STEM Educator of the Year 2026, to discuss the awards and how their students could get involved.

Both tutors are keen to help their students make the most of the opportunity and offered their support. Sophie will be returning to give a presentation to students and share more about the awards.

Thank you to Chloe and Lara for such a warm welcome. We’re looking forward to meeting your students! 💛

22/10/2026

Children aged 4–11 can paint their own miniature fairy doors with colourful flowers and messages of kindness to brighten their gardens, while supporting local charity Daisy Appeal.

See website or 👉 https://hullwhatson.com/events/daisy-doors-workshop-with-daisy-appeal/
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Castle Road Cottingham
Cottingham
HU165JQ

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http://www.daisyappeal.org/

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