Children’s Cancer Research Fund

12/10/2026

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwm237z77dgyo

Although rare, cancer is the leading cause of death from disease among children under 15 in the UK.

23/09/2026

A huge thank-you to Paddy for designing Grubble Grobble, his brilliant comic for Macrium - and to Macrium and Bruntwood SciTech for helping bring his imagination to life.

Behind Paddy’s creativity is a childhood cancer journey that began when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at just three years old. Paddy survived cancer and rang the bell, but a chemotherapy-induced stroke caused lifelong neurological damage. He continues to live with the effects of treatment and faces ongoing care and difficult medical decisions.

Paddy is a joyful, determined young person who loves football, reading, climbing, cycling, gymnastics and swimming. His story is also a powerful reminder that surviving childhood cancer does not always mean its impact is over.

Children need kinder, more effective treatments with fewer devastating side effects and research dedicated specifically to childhood cancers.

Read Paddy’s full story and find out how you can support this vital work: https://www.childrenscancerresearchfund.co.uk/paddy-grubble-grobble-and-the-need-for-kinder-childhood-cancer-treatments/

22/09/2026

Question……

“What is the difference between the government funding for childhood cancer research and adult cancer research?”

MASSIVE!!!!!!!

Our children get approx. £2 million a year compared to the adults receiving £133 million a year 😲

Why are our children not receiving a fair amount of research into their cancers? They are very different from adult cancers but there is insufficient investment into making their treatment and outcomes better! 😡

Our children deserve better. I often question if Holly received the best treatment from our NHS but when you find out all of the drugs she was given are between 40-60 years old and were created for adults you start to think maybe not. When you look at other countries who are so advanced with new drugs I also start to think not. Holly was never put forward for a “trial drug” until it was far too late. I don’t blame the doctors though, they were amazing and did their very best for her. I blame the outdated system and constant barriers that our doctors in the NHS face to get the newest, best treatments for our children. It seems to all come down to money and too much red tape.

My hope is that one day the funding will be increased from the government and the NHS to facilitate and accelerate more and more cancer trials and get much better treatment and outcomes for our young children.

Please consider donating to a charity that dedicates its funds towards children’s cancer research such as Children with Cancer UK Children’s Cancer Research Fund Solving Kids' Cancer Kidscan Children's Cancer Research

(The Big One CRUK only put 7.6% of their income to children’s cancer research!!!)

18/09/2026

Today we’re honoured to share the story of Oliver, one of the young creators behind the SciTech SciFi comics.

Oliver's comic, Code Fixer, is based on with fantastical characters like Superpen, Mo and Alice who fix genetic problems with futuristic machines.

Oliver is currently receiving Blinatumomab, a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion targeted immunotherapy drug used to treat a type of blood cancer called B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.

When seeing the printed comic for the first time, Oliver's dad said, "We absolutely love it and Oliver has read it again and again and been showing it to all of our visitors. You have really brought his creations to life. We are so thankful to see a smile brought to his face during a very difficult time."

Here's Oliver unboxing his very own copies of the comic book!

Thank you, Oliver, for trusting us with your story and sharing your creativity.

15/09/2026

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on an extraordinary collaboration powered by imagination.

Children and young people receiving treatment on Ward 86 and the BMT Ward at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital have created original characters, inventions and worlds for a series of SciFi comic books.

Working with the team and businesses at Manchester Science Park and Citylabs, those ideas are being transformed into fully illustrated adventures - with each child credited as the creator and receiving their own printed and digital comic.

Throughout the remainder of this month, we’ll celebrate the young storytellers, the companies that joined their worlds, and the people who made it possible.

11/09/2026

⏳ Only TWO charity places left for the 2027 Manchester Marathon - once they’re gone, they’re gone.

With September marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, this is your moment to take on a challenge.

Secure a £60 charity entry when you pledge to raise £600 for children’s cancer research - helping drive potential breakthroughs that could give children a better future.

If you needed a nudge, this is it.

Step forward, take one of the final spots, and run for something that truly matters.

👉 https://runforcharity.com/charity-registration/childrens-cancer-research-fund-also-known-as-friends-of-rosie/manchester-marathon/register