Kimberley's story
Kimberley Hattersley-Barton was first diagnosed with cancer when she was just 13 months old and has received a further four diagnoses since.
New co-Chairs for CCLG’s Research Advisory Group
CCLG’s RAG is an integral part of the expert review guidance which underpins the assessment process of new research funding applications. For each new funding scheme, this group of around 20 experts from across the CYP cancer research field meet to provide advice about the quality and clinically relevant of research proposals to help guide CCLG as to which ones to support.
“How I advocate for research in memory of my son Ben” with Scott Crowther
We talked to Scott to find out how he is using his experiences of childhood cancer to improve research and advocate for the voices of patients.
Special Named Fund’s in memory fundraising supports new late effects research
A vital new research project funded by a Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) Special Named Fund will investigate the effects of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on children's developing brains.
Marnie's story
Marnie was diagnosed with kidney cancer at just 18 months old. Her mum, Bonnie, shares her story.
Family’s fundraising passes £250,000 in memory of kind-hearted teen
Fundraising in memory of a south London teenager has now raised more than £250,000 for research into children’s blood cancer.
Seven innovative Little Princess Trust New Ideas projects funded through CCLG
The LPT works with CCLG to fund research, using our expertise to select the most impactful research projects and manage their extensive research programme. With the latest seven projects, the LPT has funded over £25 million of research through the CCLG Research Funding Network.
More than £100,000 raised for rhabdomyosarcoma research in memory of kindhearted George
George Radcliffe passed away in October 2023, having been diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in May 2022, when he was three. To raise funds for research into rhabdomyosarcoma, his parents, Lisa and David, set up the Special Named Fund Just George at Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), and incredibly, have since raised the huge sum in just 10 months.
How CCLG is changing childhood cancer research – our research impact since 2022
We now lead one of the UK’s largest childhood cancer research networks, thanks to our partner charities and to your fantastic support. Find out what your support has achieved...