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Grace’s Fund in the United Kingdom is part of the 2Simple Trust campaign for children with Neuroblastoma. Any funds raised left unused for a particular appeal will go to any of the remaining appeals on this site to help other children suffering with Neuroblastoma who are in urgent need of treatment.
The 2Simple Trust (Reg. Charity No.1113954) raises money to benefit children suffering from neuroblastoma, to fund research into neuroblastoma, and to achieve other charitable purposes which seek to assist those children suffering from neuroblastoma.
The 2Simple Trust raises money to benefit children suffering from Neuroblastoma, to fund research into Neuroblastoma and to achieve other charitable purposes which seek to assist those children suffering from Neuroblastoma. The Trust welcomes general donations and donations to designated appeals.
The ACLT aims to raise awareness and increase black, mixed race and ethnic minority representation on the world bone marrow registers and to promote blood donation. The chances of finding a match are greater if potential bone marrow donors are from the same racial background as the recipient. The ACLT has raised the numbers of black and mixed race people registered in the UK from 550 to 25,000 since 1996 and directly recruited at least 20 donors who have gone on to donate bone marrow/stem cells to sufferers. .
Action Cancer is Northern Ireland’s leading local cancer charity and we work to save lives and support people affected by cancer in Northern Ireland Action Cancer relies heavily on donations from the public and business communities in Northern Ireland to provide a range of vital, life-saving services including early detection clinics, health promotion, research, counselling and complementary therapies. Every year we need to raise £3 million to keep our services going. Services are available regionally through offices in Derry, Newry and shortly Magherafelt, on the BIG BUS and at Action Cancer House in Belfast. Early detection saves lives.
The Trust was set up in memory of Adam Rogers, who died of cancer, aged 13, in 2006. It aims to help children with cancer to have improved conditions of life, and also adults with learning difficulties (a cause close to Adam's heart as his brother has Down's Syndrome). It provides grants, funding and support to charities and organisations to achieve these aims.
Against Breast Cancer funds unique research to increase survival after diagnosis and ultimately to discover a vaccine. Our emphasis on the prevention of secondary spread is ground-breaking in breast cancer research and our Diet & Lifestyle Study is now the largest of its kind in the world. Our commitment to continuing the Study and developing a vaccine that would stimulate immunity against breast cancer needs more vital resources to help us achieve our vision of a future free of breast cancer.
Making ground-breaking advances in research requires the best minds, the brightest scientific talent and the most able researchers on the planet. That's why AICR (Association for International Cancer Research) has one simple doctrine - to fund the best cancer research it can find, regardless of where in the world it is carried out. <p> AICR is the only truly international cancer charity dedicated to the worldwide scientific fight against cancer.
Ali's Dream charity was set up by Alison Phelan's family and friends in order to raise money to fund research into discovering the causes, advancing treatments and finding cures for childhood brain tumours. Sadly this was spurred on by the loss of Alison at the beginning of June 2001.
So many people's lives are touched by cancer and the key to a cure must be out there somewhere. By raising funds, AMMF aims to support specialised research teams working to find causes, treatments and cures for gastrointestinal cancers, especially cholangiocarcinoma.
The money raised by Amserjustintime will provide care and support for pancreatic cancer patients and their families in Wales, as well as funding the medical profession for investigation and research into pancreatic cancer.
Andrea’s Gift raises awareness and funds to support brain tumour patients and long term research projects in Yorkshire. Its main project is to support and fund a dedicated brain cancer research laboratory and team who will develop a northern based centre of excellence, providing leading edge research into an area where too little money and focus has been invested to this point.
It is totally committed to funding the fight against cancer in our pets. Its aims are to provide education and information; facilitate research development and improve our understanding and treatment of cancer; and work with partners at home and abroad to pursue the fight against cancer in our pets.
Anna's Hope assists in the rehabilitation of children and young people who have suffered from a brain tumour or who have had brain surgery . It also will fund research into the causes , treatment and cure of childhood brain tumours
The Fund supports the provision of information and research into leukaemia and other blood related disorders and is committed to providing the best possible care to patients and their relatives on Ward 7 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.
The Anthony Nolan Trust provides lifesaving donors for patients in need of a bone marrow transplant.
It will fund home comforts for patients, carers and families of those suffering from Leukaemia and other blood cancers whilst being treated at The John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals, Oxford. It will also fund short break holidays in Spain when appropriate.
Helps fund cancer research; provide health care to vulnerable people caught up in natural disasters, conflict, disease and health system collapse, and funds programmes promoting understanding and tolerance among young people of different backgrounds, faiths and cultures by means of challenging adventure programmes.
It provides practical support and advice to sufferers from asbestos related diseases and to their carers.
The Asda Foundation is Asda's charitable company. The Foundation will act as a holding account for Tickled Pink so all money can be collected and given to Breast Cancer Care, registered no. 1017658 (60%) and Breast Cancer Campaign, registered no. 299758 (40%).
Ashgate Hospice is an independent registered charity covering North Derbyshire, providing specialist palliative care to terminally ill adults and their families. Care is provided on the ward, day centre, out patient suite and at home and all services are provided free of charge. £1.8 million must be raised annually from voluntary giving.
AMEND is a patient support group for those affected by rare multiple endocrine neoplasia disorders, associated familial and sporadic growths – some cancerous. We provide worldwide support, have a research database and promote the awareness of MEN within the medical fraternity. We produce patient information approved by a medical advisory team.
Ayrshire Cancer Support has operated in Ayrshire since 1982 providing emotional support and practical help for cancer patients and their families, our aim is to ensure that help is readily available for everyone who needs it. We are an Ayrshire charity and all money we raise is used in Ayrshire.
The Ayrshire Hospice provides specialist palliative care to the community of Ayrshire. This care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team led by a Medical Director and includes In-Patient Care (20 beds), Day Care (16 places per day) and Specialist Palliative Homecare Nursing Team. Our services are provided at no cost to patients or families, but as a charity, we are heavily dependant upon voluntary donations to meet expenses.We currently require to raise, from voluntary sources, £3.2m per year.
Barretstown provides a medically endorsed programme of arts, adventure and fun for children with cancer and other serious illnesses. Children aged 7-17 from all over Europe come to Barretstown to take part in our unique programmes, designed to help children recover from the emotional trauma of serious illness. They leave stronger, more independent and with a renewed sense of confidence in themselves.
Supporting Research and studies into Barrett's Oesophagus and oesophageal cancer by maintaining the Barrett's oesophagus registry, funding research and providing patients support. The recent merger between the McCord Oesophageal Cancer Fund and the Barrett's Oesophagus Foundation reinforces the aims and focus of the Foundation. Early diagnosis and public awareness of Barrett's and oesophageal cancer will help stem the steady increase of deaths in the UK, which has now reached in excess of 7,000 people each year, predominantly men, which is considerably more than road deaths.
St Bartholomew's Hospital has a long and proud history of caring, and now we are continuing to build on that past to ensure new standards of excellence for the future. At Barts we are developing a world-class specialist cancer centre, which will serve more than 1.5 million people in North East London and beyond. To achieve this however, we need to support new research, have access to new technology and shape an environment that is more suited to the needs of patients during difficult times. Your support can be dedicated to a specific ward or department, patient and staff amenities or research.
Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity working to highlight awareness of symptoms and promote early diagnosis of bowel cancer. It encourages open access to treatment choice for those affected and aims to save lives from this common cancer.
The Beatson Oncology Centre is the Cancer Treatment Centre for West and part of Central Scotland. The Centre treats patients and investigates possible new cancer treatments in the laboratory and clinic. The Fund supports the Centre's Research Departments - laboratory and clinical; pump primes development work; helps provide extras for patients.
The Bedford Hospitals Charity was founded in 1988 to raise money to fund projects at hospitals in North Bedfordshire.
A cancer diagnosis can come as an enormous shock to patients, their families and carers. They can feel anxious, fearful and often alone. Beechwood aims to provide psychological and emotional support through; one to one time, a range of complementary therapies, group sessions, a Family Therapist and Bereavement Counselling.
Aims to raise awareness of oral cancer, fund research and encourage appropriate patient care
Big C is a local cancer charity for Norfolk & Waveney. Funds raised by the local community are used to benefit local people, either by providing money for equipment, treatment, care and support or by financing significant research into cancer.
The Big Cycle Challenge is managed by Action for Charity on behalf of Children with Leukaemia (RCN:298405), Marie Curie Cancer Care (RCN:207994/SCO38731), Ovarian Cancer Action (RCN:1109743) and Lymphoma Association (RCN:1068395).
Every year Birmingham St Mary's Hospice cares for about 1,000 people whose lives are drawing to a close because of illness, usually cancer. The fundamental aim is to help patients to enjoy the best quality of life possible for whatever time they have left and to support families in their bereavement for as long as needed.
The Bling Fling is a new and exciting charity walk for Aberdeen. Monies raised will help refurbish the chemotherapy ward at ARI, fund local breast cancer research and benefit Archway, a charity which supports local kids and adults with learning disabilities.
Situated in Chapel-en-le-Frith, Derbyshire, Blythe House Hospice is High Peak's only day-care hospice. The principal activity of the hospice is the provision of specialist palliative care services and support for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses and the extension of support to their families. The services we provide are free to the user but not cost free. We receive less than one-third of our essential running costs from the local Primary Care Trust and we aim to raise £6000 from charitable donations each week. A £2.50 donation will pay for lunch for one of our clients, £10 will provide art therapy equipment, £20 will pay for a complementary therapy session, £30 means someone will receive a much needed counselling session. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support.
After Bob Champion and Aldaniti won the 1981 Grand National, the interest and enthusiasm generated by "racing’s greatest fairytale" led to the foundation in 1983 of The Bob Champion Cancer Trust. Five years later, nearly to the day of the victory, the Bob Champion Cancer Research Unit was opened within the Royal Marsden NHS Trust Hospital in Sutton, Surrey.
The Bobby Moore Fund raises money for bowel cancer research in memory of Bobby Moore who died from the disease. The Fund was set up by Bobby's widow, Stephanie Moore MBE, in partnership with Cancer Research UK in 1993. To date, the Fund has raised over £12 million pounds, which has the objective of raising money for cutting edge bowel cancer research, and raising awareness of its high risk symptoms. Thank you for helping us tackle bowel cancer.
90% of all new cases of Primary Bone Cancer (PBC) will develop in teenagers. The Bone Cancer Research Trust is devoted to promoting research into the causes and treatment of PBC, particularly Osteosarcoma & Ewing's Sarcoma, and to improving outcomes for patients; and providing information and support for patients and families.
35,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year – it’s the 2nd biggest cancer killer. Thousands more will have to face life with a stoma as a result of surgery.We want more people to survive bowel cancer by investigating what initiates it and causes it to spread (metastasise) to produce better diagnostic techniques and therapies. Our research also covers other bowel diseases, such as Colitis and Crohn’s Disease and through pioneering surgical techniques we aim to enable sufferers to live free of a stoma.
Bowel Cancer UK aims to save lives by raising awareness of bowel cancer, campaigning for best treatment and care and providing practical support and advice. For information about fundraising please call the team on 020 7381 9711. For more information about bowel cancer please visit our website at www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk or call our Advisory Service on FREEPHONE 0800 8 40 35 40
Research into all forms of Bowel Disease. Supports clinical research in Hospitals in Uk and Ireland. We are the offiical Research arm of the Assoaciation of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland. They pay all of our running costs, everything that is donated goes to Research
Bradford Cancer Support is a local independent charity supporting those people touched by cancer in the Bradford and Airedale area. The aim is to help and support patients, carers, families and the bereaved by offering practical, social and emotional support.
Established in September 2003, to raise funds toward providing equipment for the care and lifestyle specifically for teenagers with cancer in the East Midlands, supporting the development of a Teenage Cancer Unit, with the Teenage Cancer Trust. Also providing support to teenagers with cancer and their families.
Brain Tumour Action provides help and support to people diagnosed with a brain tumour by way of support groups throughout the UK, information leaflets and aromotherapy treatment. It is also part funding brain tumour research projects in the UK.
In the UK more children and people under the age of 40 die of a brain tumour than any other cancer. Brain Tumour Research aims to raise at least £7 million per annum to significantly accelerate progress in UK brain tumour research, making a clinical difference and improving patient outcomes.
BTRC (in assocation with Way Ahead) works with a Neurosciences team at Charing Cross Hospital/Imperial College London to promote research into the causes and treatment of brain tumours, to raise public awareness of the need for this research and the current lack of funding.
Brain Tumour UK is dedicated to improving life for adults and children touched by brain tumours, and to establishing the causes of and finding a cure for the disease. It funds a programme of research, support, education and awareness.
<b>brainstrust</b> is a UK based brain cancer charity, dedicated to improving clinical care for brain tumour sufferers and providing co-ordinated support in their search for treatment. We provide support and advice at <b>the point of diagnosis and beyond</b>, by updating treatment, improving care and, ultimately, saving lives
Assisting children and their families in maintaining a normal family life, whilst dealing with all of the disruptive aspects surrounding childhood cancer. It is dedicated to donating funds to essential lesser-known organizations at the "coal-face" of cancer care, offering physical, social, intellectual and bereavement support.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. We believe passionately that this disease can be beaten. By fighting on three fronts – research, campaigning and education – we are determined to save and change lives by removing the fear of breast cancer for good.
Breast Cancer Campaign’s aim is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. Research is the start of the solution: building a brighter future for people with breast cancer. To visit Breast Cancer Campaign’s fundraising page on this website please go to www.justgiving.com/breastcancercampaignevents.
Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Every year more and more people need our support. You can help us be here for every one of them. <p> Visit <u>www.breastcancercare.org.uk</u> or call our free helpline on 0808 800 6000.
More than 45,500 - that’s around 1 in 9 women - are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK. Diagnosis and treatment can have a huge emotional and physical impact on a woman and her family. As well as physical symptoms such as pain, nausea and hair loss, people often experience feelings of shock, fear and anxiety. Breast Cancer Haven is a registered charity providing support services to help them cope. Tailored to an individual’s needs and medical treatment, the charity’s programme of care focuses on the whole person – to help them feel better physically and emotionally and live a healthier life. There are 3 Havens - in London, Hereford and Leeds where Visitors can come and benefit from the expertise of our specialist nurses, therapists and counsellors and also from meeting others going through a similar experience. People who can’t get to a Haven can call our clinical specialists and counsellors or get information from our website. In addition, our DVD/CD and online support package called Breast Cancer Haven at Home is available from January 2009. Breast Cancer Haven’s services are free of charge and available to anyone who has been affected by breast cancer and those close to them. In the absence of any government funding, the charity is dependent on charitable donations and fundraising events to continue delivering this vital service.
Run by volunteers who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, Breast Friends provides practical and emotional help and support to breast cancer patients at home and in hospital.
Breast Health International's mission is to give all people affected by breast cancer the tools necessary to have the best quality of life, regardless of background or financial circumstances. Our aim is to reduce the suffering caused by breast cancer worldwide and ensure that no one touched by breast cancer walks alone.
The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease. The charity focuses its resources on providing support for people affected by lung disease today; and works in a variety of ways (including funding world-class research) to bring about positive change, to improve treatment, care and support for people affected by lung disease in the future.
The British Lung Foundation aims to find Solutions to lung disease by funding word-class medical research, provide support to those living with a lung condition, provide information on lung disease to patients their carers and the public.
Brunel University pioneers cutting edge research, development, teaching and learning, seeking and delivering innovative solutions to challenges and issues of our modern world. Brunel students, staff and Alumni contribute to our Global community with their unique and exceptional educational experience.
The Charity aims to alleviate the physical and mental distress of persons with cancer, of the partners and immediate family of persons with cancer and of persons recently bereaved through cancer. To be achieved through personal support, peer support, a range of complementary therapies, counselling, and an information service, etc.
About Face has helped people with cancer of the head and neck for 10 years with advice, information and support. The new £250,000 Butterfly Appeal will provide a wider range of services by creating the About Face Centre in Poole - a permanent base of support for patients, families, doctors in training and volunteers.
The Butterfly Hospice Trust aims to purpose build and support a six-bed hospice on a four-acre site which we own, to increase specialist care treatment choices available to patients with life limiting illnesses who live in South East Lincolnshire. The services provided will be free to the user.
Butterfly Thyroid Cancer Trust is the first registered charity in the UK dedicated soley to the support of people affected by Thyroid Cancer. We offer information,advice and support from fellow patients. The charity is a double award winner : Pzifer Excellence in Oncology Award [2006] NHS Innovations Award[2007] .
CCLASP helps children and teenagers suffering from cancer or leukaemia. They provide advice and support for their parents. Help with vital transport. They organise annual fun outings to keep the children smiling. Help with holidays to Disneyland. They have holiday homes in Berwick, Seton Sands and Perthshire.
Callum's Trust is a Charity based in the Scottish Borders which aims to offer resources and services to lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma patients and also those recieving end of life cancer care within the Scottish Borders. Ultimately we hope to build a palliative care unit/ hospice within the Region.
Supports all local famillies who have a child with cancer or leukaemia. It is run solely by parents and volunteers and has no salaries or office accommodation to pay for.
Cambridge Cancer Help Centre provides help and support to people who have, or have had, cancer and their carers and families. It does this through friendship, information, advice, complementary therapies, counselling, a telephone helpline and regular self help meetings. It also endeavours to put them in touch with others in a similar position.
Camp Quality UK is a non-profit organisation that is committed to giving children with cancer and leukaemia repeated opportunities to enjoy a positive, fun and inspiring childhood through quality recreational, play and creative activity programs. For over 20 years, we have given children with cancer the same opportunities their peer group take for granted. We exist not just to give hope, but to challenge, inspire and, above all, bring some much-needed fun and laughter into their lives.
When a child has a serious illness, unforgettable experiences have the power to lift spirits and to give vital strength and energy for the challenges that lie ahead. It's a simple goal and it's the reason Camp Simcha exists - to improve the quality of life of Jewish children with serious illnesses, such as Leukaemia, Muscular Dystrophy and Dysautonomia, and to provide them with the unforgettable experiences that they and their families deserve.
Camphill Medical Practice Ltd provides an integrated and holistic approach to the health care needs of people with long term illnesses and learning disabilities.
This charity provides specialist trained cancer detection dogs to identify the odour of human cancer. This knowledge can then be used to develop new medical equipment with which to diagnose cancer quickly and simply. It also trains assistance dogs to warn people with poorly controlled diabetes of hypoglaemic episodes and is investigating the placement of other medical assistance dogs.
CBC is a charity established to serve Black Minority Ethnic (BME) groups in the London area. We provide a comprehensive support service to ALL members of the community, who are affected by cancer. We offer a safe, confidential, neutral place, where service users, carers, families, and friends can meet to support each others cultural and emotional needs.
CBN is a website that provides a vital meeting ground for anyone affected by cancer, their families, friends and carers. A haven either for chatting 1 to 1 by private messaging onsite, or via the lively Forum 24/7. Members can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with others who know how it feels because they’ve been there too. CBN proves that cancer need never be a lonely experience. www.cancerbuddiesnetwork.org
THE CHARITY AIMS TO SUPPORT THE RELIEF AND PREVENTION OF CANCER WITHIN SUFFOLK. TO SUPPORT CARE & PROVIDE GRANTS TO CANCER PATIENTS. TO HELP TO IMPROVE FACILITIES & SUPPORT PROJECTS CONCERNED WITH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF CANCER TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE & INFORMATION TOWARDS PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The volunteers at Cancer Connections have experienced cancer themselves and help other people who have been diagnosed with cancer, are receiving treatment, had cancer in the past, are caring for someone with cancer, or been bereaved. The aim of Cancer Connections is to help people living with cancer, in South Tyneside, to return to normal life and enjoy again their family, work and leisure.
The Cancer Counselling Trust offers specialist counselling and emotional support, both face to face and over the phone, to anyone - patient, partner, family member, colleague or friend - having difficulty in coping with a cancer diagnosis, treatment or effect at any stage of the disease, including bereavement.
Cancer Journey helps anyone affected by cancer find the information and support they need wherever they live.
CLAN offers help to anyone affected by cancer - either personally or as a carer or relative, to help them cope with physical and emotional distress. CLAN provides free support, counselling, information, complementary therapies, group meetings, activities, transport, home/hospital visiting, a holiday home and affordable B&B accommodation.
Some 5% of cancer diagnoses are of Cancer of Unknown Primary. To be told that you, or a loved one, has cancer but that the type is unknown (information that is fundamental to treatment) is a double blow. Jo's friends offer information and support to patients and carers whilst raising awareness to develop improved diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,250 scientists, doctors and nurses. Over the past 10 years alone, thousands of lives have been saved through earlier detection and improved treatments. But, much work remains to be done if we are to achieve our aim of beating cancer.
Cancer Research Wales is the only totally independent National Cancer Research Charity for Wales. Founded in 1966 with the philosophy that - ALL money raised in Wales is spent in Wales supporting scientists and PhD students working across the Principality. We donate approximately 90p in every £1.00 to cancer research.
Providing a place of sanctuary and support to all affected by the diagnosis of cancer.We offer advice,information and support plus a range of 15 complimentary therapies in conjunction with the clients conventional medicine the first twelve therapies are free to registered clients.
The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT) plays a key role in funding the world-class research carried out at the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre which makes a major contribution, nationally and internationally, in the battle against cancer. <p> Research at Mount Vernon has already led to major advances in cancer treatments, prolonging and saving many lives But the CTRT needs to raise more than £300,000 each and every year to enable the research team to continue this vital work.<p> A new £1.4m chemotherapy treatment and research unit, funded by the CTRT, will enable more patients to participate in trials of the very latest treatments available for most types of cancer.<p> More information available from Brian Abbott, CTRT Fundraising Manager, The Clocktower, Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middx, HA6 2RN (tel: 07758 739185)
It helps patients and supports research for (1) choriocarcinoma/gestational trophoblastic disease where Charing Cross is the world's largest centre (2)lung cancer with research at Hammersmith Hospital (3) testicular and ovarian germ cell tumours
Cancer Vaccine is the only national charity in the UK specifically funding research to fight cancer with vaccines. It is determined and confident that vaccines, which have no side effects (unlike existing therapies such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy), will become an accepted form of treatment for cancer enabling patients to live longer with a better quality of life.
Our aim is to empower people by providing them with information - ALL the information - including complementary, alternative and new therapies used effectively elsewhere in the world so they can make more informed choices and thus increase their personal chances of beating this disease.
Facing cancer, whether as patient, carer or member of the family, is almost always a life-changing experience. CancerCare aims to work with people as they come to terms with and manage these changes, in particular by providing emotional, social, and psychological support, together with relevant information and practical support
Cancerkin helps breast cancer patients and those close to them. Treat the patient, not just the cancer, is its philosophy. It offers emotional support, information and education, complementary therapies, yoga classes, and a lymphoedema clinic. Its services are free of charge and it is entirely dependent on voluntary donations.
A drop-in support centre for cancer patients and their carers offering a listening ear, information, self-help group, complementary therapies, counselling, group therapies such as art and dru yoga.
Candlelighters supports the work of the Regional Children and Adolescent Cancer and Leukaemia Unit at St. James's Hospital Leeds and funds research into childhood cancer.
CANtreat improves the treatment environment for cancer patients so that every treatment centre is a positive, welcoming place that fills the patient with all the strength and hope needed to fight their illness.
It funds ethical original non-animal tested research into the causes, early diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of Cancer. It also supports Cancer sufferers with amenities to improve their quality of life
The Caron Keating Foundation gives one-off grants to small charities and support groups who assist individuals in their fight against the distressing symptoms of cancer. In turn this helps the families, friends and carers whose lives also become affected with the ripples from this devastating disease
Centre of the Cell is a science education centre, online resource and outreach project aimed at children, young people and families. It seeks to have a positive influence on the lives of the young people it works with by raising career aspirations and improving educational attainment.
Chai Cancer Care is the Jewish community’s cancer support organisation, providing a range of services including counselling, therapies, complementary therapies, helpline, a comprehensive programme of social and physical activities, advocacy and advice as well as expert lectures. Services are available to patients, their family and friends. Based at its Centre in Hendon, services are also available in the Redbridge Jewish Community Centre, South London (Nightingale), Greater Manchester (Heathlands) and in people’s homes. Chai’s specialist professional staff is augmented by a team of trained volunteers. Chai Cancer Care is an independent organisation serving the entire Jewish community and is reliant on voluntary contributions.
For over 10 years Challenge Adventure Charities has organised charity bike rides, mainly in France. The Charity has raised over 2 million pounds for mainly medical and children's charities, but also for lots of other extremely worthwhile causes.
Challenge Cancer Through Adventure helps people diagnosed with Cancer or a terminal illness, living in the Peak District and surrounding areas to achieve an ambition to take part in an adventurous activity. It helps by providing grants, expertise and support.
Charlie's Challenge raises money to finance urgently needed research into children's brain tumours aiming to provide better treatments for sufferers and eventually to find a cure. With no administration costs, all the money raised is spent on vital research projects vetted by a scientific and medical panel comprising experts from around the UK.
Cherry Lodge provides and promotes information and support to improve the quality of life for those living with cancer. We have nurse led cancer information, library, self help and complementary therapies. We believe in a holistic approach as cancer has an impact on the whole person - body, mind and spirit.
The Chestnut Appeal for Prostate Cancer raises funds and awareness for prostate cancer patients across Devon and Cornwall.
The UK Charity for Children with Eye Cancer has three aims: 1. Supporting families affected in many emotional and practical ways. 2. Funding key research projects into this potentially fatal disease. 3. Raising awareness with health professionals and the public.
CWCF was set up in 1998 by Ursula & Chris Downton with Kirsty (Ursula’s sister) & James Denny. Now with the help of other friends and family we still go out having fun raising funds to grant wishes to local children and their families who have had or are suffering from cancer that live in East Sussex, Brighton & Hove.
The University of Nottingham set up the Children’s Brain Tumour Research Centre in 1997 in response to the fact childhood tumours do not receive major research funds. The Centre has now begun a research programme to find out more about these fatal tumours so that far less damaging treatments can be developed.
The Chris Lucas Trust helps Children and Young Adults by Cancer Research and aims to find a cure for Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer by world-class research. It is the UK's leading Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer charity. Its funds are raised by annual events: Great North Bike Ride, Jingle Bell Walk, Charity Golf, remainder entirely through voluntary donations.
Christian Lewis Trust, Children's Cancer Charity aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and offers support to families and individuals affected by a child with cancer. It is a national charity that complements and adds value to the services provided by medical professionals and statutory authorities.
The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.
It is working to raise awareness and fund a research post at the Christie Hospital to examine the causes and treatment of brain tumours.
To raise funds for desparately needed new research into bone cancer in children and teenagers.
Clatterbridge Cancer Research is a charitable organisation committed to advancing the regional fight against cancer. <p> For nearly 30 years we have been working in the North West of England funding world class research to further our understanding of how to prevent and diagnose cancer, and how to treat it with the most effective ongoing care.
Each year more than 7000 new patients diagnosed with cancer are referred to Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology for treatment. Our charitable funds help us with the purchasing of new equipment, upgrading the patient environment and improving services.
CLIC Sargent is the UKs leading children’s cancer charity, supporting children, young people and their families through cancer every step of the way. Caring for children and young people with cancer through: * Nurses * Social Workers * Play Therapists * Home from Home * Research * Financial support and advice * Holidays
To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by providing support to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) patients and their carers ) CLL to include similar related conditions e.g. PLL etc.) To advance public education in CLL related matters primarily in the UK through publications and the internet
The Cobalt Appeal Fund is a registered medical charity founded in 1964 to provide a Cobalt Radiotherapy Unit for Cheltenham General Hospital. Since this time the Cobalt Appeal Fund has provided equipment for and funded projects supporting oncology centres within Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. <p> Today we provide state of the art imaging for diagnosis, promote awareness and prevention of cancers, facilitate screening for cancer and fund appropriate non-drug related medical research.
The charity was established in 2006 to finance an area of academic medical research restricted by budget. We do not receive any government grants and depend entirely on your donations. We support doctors at St George’s Hospital , London to continue laboratory research and clinical trials with patients suffering with Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS and Bowel Cancer.
It offers emotional support, practical help and information to the cancer community and carers throughout the north east. the organisation is volunteer led and most volunteers have first hand knowledge of cancer.
Core is the only charity in the UK funding research into the whole range of gut and liver diseases. Core also provides expert information for sufferers, their family and friends. Core also aims to increase the knowledge of the symptoms of digestive disorders and urge those experiencing those symptoms to seek a swift diagnosis
Cotswold Care Hospice helps to maximise the quality of life for thousands of people in Gloucestershire - patients and their families, living with a life-limiting illness. Their wide range of services are provided free of charge and they need to raise £1.4million every year so that they can continue caring.
Countess Mountbatten Hospice provides specialist palliative care for patients where curative treatment is no longer possible both within the hospice and in their homes and the community. Our objective is to imporve the quality of life of patients while extending care and support to their family and partners.
The Hospice provides palliative care to adults suffering from cancer who reside in the Andover area. Within its six bed in-patient unit and ten place day centre the hospice offers symptom control, respite care, terminal care, complementary therapies, family support and bereavement services all delivered in a peaceful and homely environment, believing that each person is special and every day counts.
We are a local breast cancer charity based in Northamptonshire, raising funds specifically to support our breast care services at Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals. In just over 6 years we have been able to provide almost £1/2 million but our work must go on - with what is a serious subject we have much vision and we have a lot of fun. Please support this local initiative.
Carers in the local community are supported in their duties and given time off for respite through Crossroads care. It assists with people of all ages and health backgrounds. It specialises in caring for children with complex health needs and the terminally ill using trained and experienced staff.
The CTRT Appeal for £1,000,000 has been set up to fund the expansion of a cancer research team at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, including highly-skilled doctors, research fellows, nurses, data managers and technicians, and to build a dedicated research unit where patients can be treated and monitored.
The Leukaemia Centre Project at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, has been set up to develop and deliver new treatments to benefit leukaemia patients. This centre of excellence will transform the environment for patients receiving treatment for leukaemia, develop world class clinical research, provide an information resource and set up support groups for patients and their families.
The Friends Of Cynthia Spencer Hospice is a registered charity and was formed in 1990 by a few individuals; all of whom had come into contact with the Hospice when their respective husbands, wives and close family members had been patients. Since our formation we have gone from strength to strength and do a tremendous amount of fund-raising ourselves. The three main aims of the charity are: * To raise funds to help with the provision of items which are not available via the N.H.S and to buy those much needed extras for our patients. * To give support to the medical staff and patients in any way we can. * To promote awareness in the local community. The charity’s costs are minimal and therefore the majority of the funds raised are spent on patient care.
It teaches the treatment of and conducts research into ... cancer and heart disease.
Donations are gratefully received for all areas we also have our special funds which are: <p> <b>Little Buds Fund</b> helping to provide the best special care for babies. <p> <b>Cancer Fighting Fund</b> to help with the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers. <p> <b>Lollipop Fund</b> to benefit very sick children <p> <b>Heartbeat Fund</b> supporting our award winning heart team. <p>
To raise funds for the education and development of doctors in Leukaemia & associated conditions. It was Derek's wish prior to his death that this fund be set up in his honour.
The Trust supports the advancement of research and treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the skin, and the development of new medicines and equipment for the relief of persons suffering from such diseases.
'the difference' is a local charity that exists to enhance patient care in the Scottish Borders. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals across the full spectrum of hospital and community activity, to identify projects that will help local doctors, nurses and other clinicians enhance the care which they provide. Our work funds equipment, research, training, patient comforts and improvements to patient and staff environment.
Dimbleby Cancer Care provides practical and psychological support to cancer patients, their families and carers - mainly through its centres at Guy's and St Thomas Hospitals in London. It is also a leading funder of national research into the care and support needs of those affected by cancer.
Provides free holidays for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families, and recently bereaved siblings
Every day Dorothy House Hospice Care supports and cares for more than 800 families affected by cancer, and other life threatening conditions, either in the comfort of their own homes or at the hospice in Winsley. All patient care is free of charge, funded by the generosity of local people, with some contribution from the NHS.
Douglas Macmillan Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults across North Staffordshire and bordering areas, who have cancer and other life limiting illnesses, completely free of charge . The Hospice needs to raise over £7 million each year and with no association with any national charity or organisation bearing a similar name, the Hospice is dependent upon the continuing generosity of our supporters.
The Dr Hadwen Trust is the UK's leading medical research charity funding exclusively non-animal techniques to replace animal experiments, benefiting people and animals. Our projects have included research into cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, breast cancer, brain damage, Alzheimer's disease, asthma and more, all advancing cutting-edge science without animal experiments.
Dr Kershaw's Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with life-threatening illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment with accommodation for 12 inpatients and 15 day places. Dr Kershaw's serves a population of 230,000 people from Oldham and its surrounding districts.
Meadow House Hospice provides Specialist Palliative Care Service in West London. The in-patients’ unit and Day Hospice aim to help patients adjust to the physical, psychological and social implications of progressive illness. Specialist nurses provide palliative care at home and a family support team assists families, both practically and emotionally.
The Earl Mountbatten Hospice is the Island's only hospice. It cares for over 800 people at any one time, people who have been given a life limiting diagnosis. To continue to be able to provide free care we need to raise £2 million per year.
East Cheshire Hospice cares for adults with life-limiting illnesses from which there is no cure and supports those important to them. Out services are free and, with less than 23% of our costs met by government , we need to fundraise over £5,500 every single day of the year just to keep going.
East London Chorus is an amateur choir based in Docklands, studying and performing classical choral works, from established favourites to new works from contemporary British composers. Additionally, it raises funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK in aid of breast cancer, allowing audiences to enjoy its concerts whilst supporting an exceptionally worthwhile cause.
The Foundation was set up by Ed Evans in 2006 after he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.Unfortunately Ed lost his battle against the disease in October 2007 .It's main aim is to raise money for Cancer Research in Wales , Brain Tumour Research and for local worthy causes
Eden Valley Hospice provides specialised palliative care for terminally ill patients and their families along with a wide range of vital supporting services, free of charge throughout North Cumbria. It also operates a Children's Hospice that cares for life-limited children and their families across Cumbria and the South of Scotland.
ELF supports the excellent work of the Haematology Centre, based at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, for the benefit of patients in Devon and beyond. The ultimate vision is to try and make leukaemia history in the South West.
The Elimination of Leukaemia Fund (ELF) raises funds to advance the treatment and cure of leukaemia and related blood cancers. Each year in the UK over 21,500 people contract a blood cancer. Today 80% of children with leukaemia and 50% of adults under 65 years, are cured.
It helps children who are suffering from leukaemia and cancer. It also helps members of the family who are in need, hardship or distress while supporting such children.
The fund was set up in memory of Emma Maltby who died aged 38 from Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in young adults. The fund has been set up to employ a support worker for teenagers at the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at St James Hospital, Leeds.
As a living memory and tribute to Emma Louise Brandon, Emma's Bubble Trust is committed to raising as much money as possible to help alleviate the physical and emotional suffering of teenagers who find themselves afflicted by cancer.
enhance herts provides funding for extra state-of-the-art equipment, better facilities and new research to benefit hospital patients across East and North Hertfordshire, and the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, including the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre.
The Eve Appeal was set up to save women's lives by funding groundbreaking research into gynaecological cancers. Our current focus is to develop effective methods of prediction, detection, treatment and care of ovarian cancer. <p> This world-leading research is complicated and challenging, but the ambition is simple: to identify techniques that could halve deaths from ovarian cancer. <p> It is a huge undertaking, but with your support we are sure that we can achieve this.
The incidence of male cancer is rising rapidly, one man dies every hour from prostate cancer in the UK and testicular cancer is now the most common cancer in men between the ages of 15-44. Despite these alarming figures, awareness among men remains low and research in this area is severely under-funded.<p> Everyman works to raise awareness and fund research into testicular and prostrate cancer. Having set up Europe's first and only centre dedicated to research into male cancers, we need your help to continue our vital work.<p> Help to cross out male cancer, by supporting the Everyman Campaign. .<p> Telephone: 0800 731 9468
It offers support to patients and families in dealing with facial disfigurement. Just funded a specialist nurse.
Founded by a maxillofacial surgeon, Saving Faces aims to research and improve the diagnosis and treatment of facial disfigurement, facial injury and mouth cancer. Additionally, by carrying out lifesaving smoking prevention activities in schools, the charity is committed to reducing the suffering caused by this devastating and often fatal disease.
Fair Havens Hospice provides respite breaks, symptom control and end-of-life care for adults living with serious conditions and illnesses such as cancer. It aims to make their journey - and that of the family - as comfortable as possible, creating special memories along the way. The love and care provided by the Care Team in the homely surroundings at Fair Havens is as special and unique as the patient. This could not continue without kind donations as it costs £2.8 million each year to keep the hospice open.
Fatboy's raises money to purchase Xmas gifts for children suffering with Cancer & Leukaemia. We also donate to other worthy causes related to children and or Cancer care
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It is geared to help improve the lives of people who have suffered psychological trauma as a result of direct and indirect hardship brought about by natural disasters.
The aim of Florence Nightingale House, the Aylesbury Hospice, is to provide a first class palliative care service which is accessible to the people of Aylesbury and the surrounding area. Running costs exceed £2million per year, and this year the Friends of Florence Nightingale House have pledged to provide £450,000 towards these costs.
‘Food for Thought’ is a fundraising dinner event in aid of ovarian cancer care at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Based at Barts, the Gynaecological Cancer Centre is recognised nationally and internationally as a 'Centre of Excellence' for the treatment and research into ovarian and other gynaecological cancers.
Force is a Devon based charity committed to people whose lives are affected by cancer. Originally set up in 1987 to fund local cancer research, the Charity has expanded to serve the rapidly changing world of cancer services at a local level. Why local? Simply because anyone diagnosed with cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support close to home. In September 2004 we opened a purpose built cancer support centre in the grounds of the RD&E Hospital. The Centre is open five days a week and offers a whole range of non-clinical cancer support services. The aim of these services is to ensure that patients and families are never without good support and information from the time of diagnosis. Despite moving into supportive care, research remains a very important part of our work. FORCE funded research is currently focussed on lung and ovarian cancers. Furthermore, FORCE has also helped fund a new generation of equipment. Anyone treated for cancer locally is likely to benefit from equipment provided by the Charity at a total cost of over £2 million. To cover the cost of these commitments we need to raise £700,000 p.a., all of which comes from voluntary donations.
FORT Cancer Charity is dedicated to supporting those within our community whose lives have been touched by cancer.
The Fountain Centre provides a caring environment for patients newly diagnosed with cancer, in order to balance the traditional approaches to cancer treatment with a range of complementary therapies and individual support.
The Foyle Hospice provides specialised care and support both in the inpatient unit and in the community, for patients with cancer and other progressive illnesses. This care also extends to the family and further ongoing support is provided for bereaved families. Foyle Hospice helps the communities of Derry, Tyrone, Donegal and Fermanagh.
The Trust manages two central London girls' schools
It provides support to the patients of the hospital and supports the work of the hospital by investing in equipment, research projects, staff costs and other capital projects.
The Friends Of Cynthia Spencer Hospice is a registered charity and was formed in 1990 by a few individuals; all of whom had come into contact with the Hospice when their respective husbands, wives and close family members had been patients. Since our formation we have gone from strength to strength and do a tremendous amount of fund-raising ourselves. The three main aims of the charity are: - * To raise funds to help with the provision of items which are not available via the N.H.S and to buy those much needed extras for our patients. * To give support to the medical staff and patients in any way we can. * To promote awareness in the local community. The charity's costs are minimal and therefore the majority of the funds raised are spent on patient care.
Forest Holme is a specialist palliative care unit, which forms part of the Dorset Cancer Centre at Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Friends of Forest Holme support this 10 bedded unit through various fundraising initiatives to enhance the NHS service and improve the quality of care to our patients and their families.
Friends of Nastenka is UK charity which aims to support a Moscow hospital which treats children with cancer and oncology related illnesses. Its objective is to help the hospital by purchasing urgently needed equipment and medical supplies on its behalf. Over the last two years it has raised over £30,000.
Friends of O.S.C.A.R is a national charity that supports children diagnosed with brain and/or spinal tumours and their families. It provide days out weekends away and help with sourcing holidays and insurance, wigs etc. Friends of O.S.C.A.R also provides written information for families as well as a family conatct service.
The Beacon helps local people affected by cancer and other serious, long-term illnesses. It is hugely stressful for a family when someone they love is very ill, and we offer a wide range of services from psychology workshops to aromatherapy to help patients and their families cope with what is happening.
Friends of the Beatson was established in 1995 with the aim of providing, in parallel with the excellent clinical care given at The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, practical comfort and support for Beatson patients.
Friends of the Cancer Centre (formerly Friends of Montgomery House) is a charity based at the Cancer Centre, Belfast City Hospital. Friends raise money to put directly in to projects that make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and their families.
The Friends were formed after the creation of the NHS in 1948, when it became apparent resources would not be enough to meet costs of necessities/amenities required. Contribution to the Hospital has been outstanding, providing equipment/facilities for patients and staff. Today, that need is greater and assistance is vital to continue the support and work in the Hospital.
Assists in the relief of persons suffering from leukaemia and other blood disorders by promoting research into such disorders and by assisting in the furnishing, equipping and maintaining a ward in Leeds for the use of people suffering from these disorders from wherever they may come. The additional aim is to give added value to the services already provided by the NHS.
It is a group of volunteers whose aim is to increase public awareness, raise funds and invite donations from individuals and organisations in order that additional purchases of equipment and services are provided with the aim of improving the quality of life of those cared for by the Unit.
It was set up in response to Nem Bronimanns case when she was diagnosed with metastasised breast cancer in December 2004. It's aim is to enable friends to help and support a friend or family member facing a life threatening disease and high treatment costs outside the UK.
The aim of the Charity is to purchase equipment and provide goods or services to enhance a patient's stay; provide support for training and development of staff; buy additional equipment not normally provided by the Trust and to provide support for medical research projects whilst respecting the wishes of donors.
The Genesis Appeal is the only UK charity dedicated entirely to the prevention of breast cancer. Currently one in ten women in the UK will develop breast cancer. The aim of The Genesis Appeal is to create a future without breast cancer, by making 1 in 10, none in 10. Funding is essential to continue our vital research into the prevention and early diagnosis of this terrible disease. Join the fight to make 1 in 10, none in 10, because even one case of breast cancer is too many. <p> Charity Registration No 1109839<p> The Genesis Appeal Company Limited, <p> Registered in England No. 4831397
The Geoff Thomas Foundation is committed to fund the essential research nurses and scientists at five major leukaemia units across the UK. This will not only extend treatment options to patients for whom no effective treatment exists but also create a team of committed doctors and scientists who can work together to crack this disease.
The George Easton Memorial Trust was set up in memory of George who died of bone cancer aged 23. The Trust funds research into the challenges that teenagers and young adults face when dealing with a cancer diagnosis. Three books published so far are widely used in Teenage Cancer Trust Units.<p> For more information visit our website: <p>www.cancerinyoungadults-throughparentseyes.org
Georgie's Fund was set up primarily to research into new treatments and a cure for Neuroblastoma, a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Around 80-100 children are diagnosed in the UK each year. Once a child is diagnosed, the survival rate is just 1 in 5.
The Get A-Head Charitable Trust is dedicated to fighting head and neck cancer and other diseases by raising awareness, education, medical research, the purchase of vital medical equipment that the NHS cannot afford and the provision of free Complementary therapies such as Acupuncture, Reflexology, Reike and Chinese Massage.
It provides practical care and emotional support for people with life-limiting conditions and their families. Support is also available for adults and children who have been bereaved. All services are provided free of charge to people in South West Lincolnshire.
It raises funds for specific medical equipment to treat prostate cancer. This equipment is not available to the local trusts.
GRACE - Gynae-oncology Research & Clinical Excellence - More than 10,000 women in the UK die of the gynaecological cancers each year. GRACE is dedicated to raising awareness of these cancers, to providing specialised equipment and to undertaking much needed research into this desperately neglected area of medicine.
The Graham Fulford Charitable Trust is dedicated to raising Prostate Cancer Awareness in men aged from 45 (40 if they have a family history of prostate or breast cancer). We have so far PSA Blood tested 4560 men and have identified 99 known cancers over 41 events, which have cost us around £90,000. Our 2009 programme is filling up nicely and we hope to reach our target of testing 10,000 men, when we will then submit our detailed stats in the hope that a national screening programme can be implemented in the not to distant future.
It is committed to the relief of poverty throughout the world and the provision of healthcare and education in developing nations. It also supports UK based cancer charities and provides support to the elderly in need.
Dean Forest Hospice is an Adult Day Hospice located in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. It exists to provide care, support and improve the quality of life of people suffering from any life threatening illness, their families, carers and friends, without charge. It is totally reliant on voluntary funding.
We provide support to asbestos victims and their families and we give free advice on state benefits and compensation. We campaign for justice for asbestos victims and for a world-wide ban on the use of asbestos.
Grove House leads the way in supporting patients, families and friends living with cancer or a life-threatening illness in St.Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and the surrounding areas. At Grove House we believe everyone affected by cancer or life-threatening illness has the right to access specialist care to have the best possible quality of life. We help alleviate symptoms, like pain, or some of the feelings of helplessness and vulnerability, that come with life-threatening illness.
G.U.T.S is committed to detecting bowel cancer early. It's a sad fact that 1 in 20 people will develop bowel cancer & it's the 2nd commenest cause of death by cancer, affecting both men & women. G.U.T.S strives to change this. Detected at the earliest stage, there is a 90% chance of survival.
The Centre was started with a small group of people with MS discussing the possible benefits, of the then, new form of treatment called "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy". This was followed soon after with the formation of H.O.P.E. (the acronym stands for "Hyperbaric Oxygen Pembrokeshire Endeavour"), as a locally Registered Charity.
Halton Haven Hospice provides palliative care through a range of services to individuals and support for their families in Widnes and Runcorn and surrounding areas. The Hospice aims to relieve the sickness , suffering and distress of people resulting in particular from cancer and other terminal illnesses.
For any charitable purposes for the general benefit of the inhabitants of the administrative Parish of Bramshott and Liphook Hampshire (“the Parish”) and elsewhere in the United Kingdom as the Trustees shall think fit,
HASAG provides support for sufferers and their families affected by asbestos-related disease, giving benefit & compensation advice. Signposting for better information, treatments and all round care of patients. Advocacy for patients and their families, monthly coffee mornings.
It supports disadvantaged children through education and health care. Hannah is one of the children we help suffering from neuroblastoma, an acute form of childhood cancer, for which treatment has to be sought in New York.
The Harbour provides a free and professional counselling & psychotherapy service for people living with a life-threatening illness, people close to them and those bereaved through a life-threatening illness.
Practical and emotional support for anyone affected by cancer.
The Haven provides information and support to people affected by life limiting illness such as cancer, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease, to help them cope with the emotional effects of illness. This includes a specialist nurse information service, complementary therapies, counselling and a children's service. This care also extends to all family members and carers
Havens Hospices provides respite breaks, symptom control and end-of-life care for adults and children living with serious illnesses or conditions. It aims to make their journey - and that of the family - as comfortable as possible, creating special memories along the way. The love and care provided by the Care Team in the homely surroundings at Fair Havens Hospice and Little Havens Children's Hospice is free of charge. This could not continue without kind donations as it costs £5.1 million each year to keep the hospices open.
HAWC cateres for young Adults with various types of cancer and other life threatening diseases.We run a 24hr helpline, counselling courses & workshops/holidays, We also support parents siblings and friends. We receive no Government Grants.
Hayward House is a Palliative Cancer Care Unit, a "hospice within a hospital". It is dedicated to relieving the suffering of progressive cancer which can be physical, emotional, social or spiritual, and involves both the patients and the family. Patients with motor neurone disease and their families also receive support from the Unit.
Helen Rollason Cancer Charity is dedicated to supporting people whose lives are touched by cancer. Our cancer support centres are vital in helping patients live with cancer whi