Children’s Cancer Research Fund

18/06/2026

A big thank you to St Giles C of E Primary School in South Mimms for raising £203.32 with their colourful wear something bright fundraiser last week! 🌈💛

Every penny will help fund vital children’s cancer research and support the search for kinder, more effective treatments.

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We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to St Giles C of E Primary School in South Mimms, who filled their classrooms with colour last week by hosting a brilliant ‘wear something bright’ fundraiser. Pupils and staff embraced the theme with enthusiasm, raising an impressive £203.32 to support...

17/06/2026

🏃‍♀️🏙️ Join Team CCRF at the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027

Be part of a very special day running through London’s iconic streets — all while supporting vital children’s cancer research.

Every mile makes a difference.

Sign up here:
👉 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/childrens-cancer-research-fund-also-known-as-friends-of-rosie/london-landmarks-half-marathon/register

14/06/2026

Head over to The Avenue Church in Sale at 3pm today for a wonderful afternoon of music.

Our huge thank you to the Altrincham Concert Orchestra for your support once again. Please buy a raffle ticket and support children’s cancer research. 🎼🎵☺️

Today is the day!

Join the Altrincham Concert Orchestra this afternoon at 3:00 PM for our magnificent Summer Concert.

Whether you are looking to experience the thrill of the World Cup with Puccini's iconic 'Nessun Dorma', feel the accelerating frenzy of 'In the Hall of the Mountain King', or enjoy the high-stakes fun of 'Escape from Chicken Run', we have a spectacular afternoon of live music waiting for you.

Where: The Avenue Church, Sale (M33 4PL)
When: Today at 3:00 PM (Doors open earlier)
Tickets on the door: £10 Adults / £5 Students / Under 12s Free

We will also be hosting a charity raffle and serving refreshments during the interval in aid of the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (Friends of Rosie). Come and support a wonderful cause, and let us entertain you. See you this afternoon!

11/06/2026

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01/06/2026

🌟 It’s Volunteers’ Week and we’re celebrating flexible, remote volunteering.

If you’ve ever wanted to support a charity but struggled to find the time, these roles are designed for you.

Short, meaningful tasks. No fixed hours. Real impact.

We’re looking for:

💬 Social Media Volunteer
🗂️ Admin Support Volunteer
🌍 Community Engagement Volunteers

Whether you’re creative, organised or love connecting with people, your time - however small - can make a huge difference.

📩 Interested? Get in touch: DM or email [email protected]. Check out our website for more info - https://www.childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk/support-us/volunteer/

20/05/2026

Today, on International Clinical Trials Day, we’re proud to announce a promising step forward in the fight against childhood cancer.

The Children's Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) has awarded £70,000 to support pioneering research into high‑risk neuroblastoma – one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. This early‑stage project, led by Professor Karim Malik at the University of Bristol, aims to lay the foundations for an entirely new treatment strategy, offering real hope for children and families facing this devastating disease.

This grant has been made possible thanks to the combined support of Joseph’s Smile and The Bradley Lowery Foundation. Our three charities were each founded in memory of children lost to neuroblastoma – Rosie, Joseph and Bradley – and together we’re driving forward research that could lead to better, kinder treatments.

Your support makes progress like this possible.

You can read the full announcement below. https://www.childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk/70000-awarded-to-pioneer-new-treatment-approach-for-aggressive-childhood-cancer/

And if you’d like to contribute directly to this promising project, you can do so here: https://www.childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk/donate/

Thank you for helping us make a difference to children with cancer. 🎗️💛

The Bradley Lowery Foundation

To mark International Clinical Trials Day (20 May), we are proud to announce our latest research grant award – pioneering research that could lay the foundations for a completely new way of treating high‑risk neuroblastoma, one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. This £70,000 research gra...

15/05/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to The Gardens Daycare & Nursery School in London! 🌟

Their amazing Parrots class (aged just 4–5!) took on the 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools and raised an incredible £200 for the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF).

The nursery chose CCRF because a child who attended a few years ago is now, wonderfully, cancer‑free. Their support means so much to us and to families facing childhood cancer today.

The children shared some brilliant reflections on their big run:

💛 “It makes us happy that we're helping sick children to get better.”
💛 “When we were running I was hot and tired, but I really wanted to carry on.”
💛 “We're so proud that we ran for so long.”

And from their teacher, Miss Natalie:
💛 “The Parrots are aged 4–5 years old and ran/walked 2 miles around the local park. I am so proud of them!”

Thank you to every child, parent and staff member involved - your kindness, energy and determination are helping to fund vital research for children with cancer. 💛🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️✨

06/05/2026

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01/05/2026

Thanks to early funding from the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), researchers at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre have developed an AI‑powered blood test that could help monitor children and young people with Ewing sarcoma.

The test, created with colleagues at the The University of Manchester, analyses patterns in tumour DNA fragments found in the bloodstream, offering a potential new way to detect relapse earlier and less invasively.

This is an exciting step forward for children’s cancer research, and we’re proud to have played a part in making it possible. Our thanks go to all our supporters and donors who have helped to make this possible.

Read more, including a powerful personal perspective from our Trustee, Mahesh Vara.

https://www.childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk/ai-powered-blood-test-shows-promise-for-children-and-young-people-with-ewing-sarcoma/

Thanks to initial funding from the Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF), researchers at the Cancer Research UK National Biomarker Centre have developed a blood test powered by artificial intelligence that could help doctors monitor children and young people with Ewing sarcoma, a type of bone and...

21/04/2026

📣📣Sign up now for the 2027 Manchester Marathon! 📣📣

What a weekend for the Manchester Marathon! Last weekend saw an amazing atmosphere, incredible achievements, and thousands of runners pushing their limits.

If you've been inspired and you’re ready to take on the 2027 challenge, now’s the moment. Our charity places are heavily discounted (£205 → £75) with a £750 fundraising pledge, and they always sell out quickly.

Run for children’s cancer research. Run for your own goals. Run for something that matters.

Sign up now:

https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/childrens-cancer-research-fund-also-known-as-friends-of-rosie/manchester-marathon/register (link in bio)