Children with Cancer UK
Children With Cancer UK is a UK-based charity dedicated to raising money for research and providing care for children with cancer and their families. The aims of their research projects are to understand what causes children to get cancer and to develop improved treatments.[1][2]
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Formerly | Children with Leukaemia |
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| Founded 📆 | 12 February 1988 |
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| Headquarters 🏙️ | 51 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JQ |
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Key people | Cliff O'Gorman (CEO), Linda Robson (Trustee) |
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| 🌐 Website | www |
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History
Children With Cancer UK was established in 1987 by Eddie and Marion O’Gorman and their family in memory of their son, Paul, who died from leukaemia.[3] The initial aim was to raise £100,000 for research and support. The O’Gormans lost a second child, their daughter Jean,[4] to cancer shortly after their first fundraising event (The Paul O’Gorman Banquet and Ball).[5] Subsequently, Diana, Princess of Wales became involved in the charity, which she inaugurated in 1988.[2]
Fundraising
Since 1987, Children With Cancer UK has raised over £220 million,[6] which is used to support research into the causes and treatment of cancer in children and clinical trials. The charity also funds research centres, such as the Northern Institute for Cancer Research.[7] and respite accommodation for affected families. In 2007, they provided funding for a new £40 million biomedical research lab at the UCL Cancer Institute, named after the deceased Paul O'Gorman.[8]
Support
The charity is assisted by a range of organisations in the UK including Mr Men Little Miss, which supports the charity's London Marathon entrants.[9]
In 2005, actor Linda Robson joined the charity's Board of Trustees.[2]
For his services to charity Eddie O’Gorman was awarded an OBE in 2009.[10] In November 2018, he was presented with the Pride of Britain 'Lifetime Achievement' award.[4]
References
- ↑ "Charity overview". Retrieved 2018-04-10.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "What is the charity Children with Cancer and how will your donations help?". The Sun. 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "Sunshine fun for marathon runner appealing for support in Thame". Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 McNally, Siobhan (4 November 2018). "Pride of Britain winner Eddie O'Gorman raised £230m to fight cancer - his story". mirror. Retrieved 6 November 2018.
- ↑ Richard G. "Bugs" Stevens (17 April 2018). "Light at night can disrupt circadian rhythms in children – are there long-term risks?". The Conversation. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
- ↑ Norris, Phil (2018-04-11). "Mum running London Marathon after daughter got cancer". gloucestershirelive. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "Paul died, but his legacy is hope". The Northern Echo. 25 February 2005.
- ↑ "Cancer research and the transformational power of philanthropy". 2018-02-02. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "Children with Cancer UK launches The Mr. Men Little Miss Virtual Run | UK Fundraising". fundraising.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-04-12.
- ↑ "New Year honours list: OBEs". The Guardian. 31 December 2009.
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