Children's cancer charities and funds
Adam Dealey Foundation
A non-profit charity dedicated to helping sufferers and families affected by Ewing’s Sarcoma.
Link: http://www.adamdealey.org.uk | Region: National
AdVita Charitable Foundation
Russian organisation set up to fundraise for families of children with cancer and other serious illnesses so that they can access the treatment and care they need promptly.
Link: http://advita.ru | Region: International
Anthony Pilcher Bone Cancer Trust, The
Aims are to raise awareness of osteosarcoma, offer support to patients and their families and raise money for research.
Link: http://www.apbonecancertrust.org.uk | Region: National
CALM - Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Movement
Calm is a independent local charity, caring for the needs of families within the Swindon and Marlborough NHS Trust, who have and had children or young persons dealing with Cancer or Leukaemia.
Link: http://calmcharity.org/ | Region: W & SW. England
Camp Simcha
UK Charity working specifically to support Jewish children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Link: http://www.campsimcha.org.uk | Region: National
Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation – Canada
Canadian volunteer governed, charitable organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.candlelighters.ca | Region: International
Children with Cancer Fund
Registered charity with the aim of raising and distributing money to causes that are associated with children up to the age of 18 who have had, or are suffering from a form of cancer and who live in the East Sussex area.
Link: http://www.childrenwithcancerfund.co.uk/index.htm | Region: S & SE. England
Children with Cancer in Malawi
"Children with Cancer in Malawi" is a UK-based charity, established to support the care of children with cancer in Malawi.
Link: http://www.childrenscancermalawi.ncl.ac.uk | Region: International
Children with Leukaemia
Charity dedicated to funding research into the causes of childhood leukaemia and supporting families.
Link: http://www.leukaemia.org/ | Region: National
Children with Leukaemia Trust
Charity dedicated to the research and treatment of childhood leukaemia, and to the welfare of leukaemic children and their families.
Link: http://www.leukaemia.org | Region: National
Chris Lucas Trust, The
The Chris Lucas Trust was established to raise sufficient funds for a Scientific Researcher and to encourage and support high quality research into Rhabdomyosarcoma, (a very aggressive cancer).
Link: www.chrislucastrust.com | Region: National
Christian Lewis Children’s Cancer Care
A national charity providing a range of services to support children with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.christianlewistrust.co.uk/ | Region: National
Christopher's Fund
Christopher's Fund raises money for local charities that support families of children with cancer.
Link: http://www.christophersfund.org.uk | Region: Midlands
CLIC Sargent
National charity proving all round care and support for all family members affected by childhood cancer.
Link: http://www.clicsargent.org.uk | Region: National
COPARS
Support group for families whose children are or have been treated for cancer and leukaemia at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge.
Link: http://www.copars.org/ | Region: E. England
CureSearch
American charity dedicated to reducing the impact of cancer on children and young adults and their families through research, education and advocacy.
Link: http://www.curesearch.org | Region: International
Cyclists Fighting Cancer
Cyclists Fighting Cancer is a charity whose purpose is to provide bikes, adapted tricycles and equipment to children and young people whose lives have been affected by cancer. Our bikes provide a fun and practical way to regain lost strength, fitness and confidence. Link: http://www.cyclistsfc.org.uk | Region: National
Ethan Perkins Trust, The
Set up in memory of Ethan Perkins, the Trust aims to raise funds for research, support and awareness into childhood brain tumours.
Link: http://www.theethanperkinstrust.org.uk/ | Region: National
Friends of O.S.C.A.R
National charity providing help and support to children with brain and spinal tumours, and their families.
Link: http://www.friendsofoscar.org.uk/ | Region: National
Joshua Foundation, The
Provides holidays and experiences for children and their families where the child is diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Link: http://www.thejoshuafoundation.co.uk | Region: National
Katie McKerracher Trust, The
Charity set up in memory of Katie McKerracher to provide practical advice and some financial assistant to patients and families dealing with a diagnosis of diffuse pontine glioma.
Link: http://www.katiemckerrachertrust.co.uk | Region: National, Scotland
Kids Integrated Cancer Treatment
Helps children going through treatment by supporting them with nutritional support to help them recover, prevent relapse and relieve/prevent common digestive side effects of their treatment such as mucositis.
Link: http://www.kict.info | Region: National
Kidscan
UK charity dedicated to promoting and supporting research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of cancers in children.
Link: http://www.kidscan.org.uk | Region: National
KrystleSmith.org
Aims to raise awareness of Ewing’s Sarcoma and assist affected families by providing information and useful links.
Link: http://www.krystleSmith.org | Region: Ireland (Éire)
Laura Crane Trust, The
A trust founded specifically to fund research into the types of cancer characteristic in the 15-25 age group.
Link: http://www.lauracranetrust.org | Region: National
LEUCAN
A local support group for families of children with leukaemia or cancer.
Link: http://www.leucan.org.uk/ | Region: S & SE. England
Leukaemia Busters
A UK Children’s leukaemia research charity.
Link: http://www.leukaemiabusters.org.uk | Region: National
Lisa Thaxter Trust
Raises funds for a variety of projects to support children and young people with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.lisathaxter.org | Region: National
Little Life Warrior Society
Supports families of children with cancer treated at the Lady Pao Children’s Cancer Centre, Hong Kong.
Link: http://www.childcancure.org.hk | Region: International
Little Princess Trust
Provides free real-hair wigs for children suffering hair loss from cancer treatment.
Link: http://www.littleprincesstrust.org.uk | Region: National
PASIC (Parents Association for Seriously Ill Children)
Parent support group for families of children with cancer and leukaemia across the East Midlands.
Link: http://www.pasic.org.uk | Region: Midlands
PAVEL
Parents Association supporting children with cancer and their families in Romania.
Link: http://www.asociatiapavel.home.ro | Region: International
Robbie Anderson Cancer Fund (RACF)
Providing games, equipment and entertainment for children with cancer in Leicestershire.
Link: http://www.robbieanderson.org.uk | Region: Midlands
Rosie’s Posy
Raise funds for REACH which supports research into cancer and blood disorders in childhood.
Link: http://www.rosiesposy.co.uk | Region: National
The Oliver Curd Trust
The Oliver Curd Trust was set up by Richard and Sarah Curd, in memory of their son Oliver. Oliver was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in April 2006 but sadly lost his long brave fight with the disease in November 2007. The objective and purpose of the charity is to provide fully equipped holiday accommodation to families supporting children and young people in the UK, suffering from childhood cancer and other life threatening illnesses.
Link: http://www.theolivercurdtrust.co.uk/ | Region: National
The Shona Smile Foundation
Offers support to children up to 18 years old suffering primarily from rhabdomyosarcoma.
Link: http://www.shonassmile.org | Region: National
World Child Cancer
World Child Cancer is a charitable trust set up to redress the global inequality in the treatment of child cancer. The WCC’s mission is to give all children with cancer access to the best possible treatment and care.
Link: http://www.worldccf.org/ | Region: International
www.click4tic.org.uk
Up to date information for teenagers with cancer and their families.
Link: http://www.click4tic.org.uk | Region: National