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Our thanks to Jennie Atherton

Jennifer Atherton BA

As we near the end of another Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take a moment to recognise the huge contribution of our valued Trustee, Jennie Atherton. Jennie has been with Friends of Rosie since almost the beginning of the charity. This month, we are celebrating our 30th birthday as well as bidding […]

Latest newsletter OUT NOW!

Annual newsletter out now

Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, which is hot off the press. This issue includes: News of our brand new Guardian Giving Scheme Our latest research projects (we’re funding more research this year than ever before – thanks to you!) Stories from our amazing supporters. Friends of Rosie Newsletter Spring 2021 final […]

Ewing Sarcoma – Mahesh’s story

Mahesh Vara

Mahesh, from Bolton, was first diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma when he was eight years old, in May 1998. His mum had become alarmed at a growth which appeared on his left thigh. The growth quickly engulfed his thigh. A family friend (also a GP) advised that the tumour should be removed. Only after it was […]

Our Young Ambassador on BBC News

Young Ambassador

Our Young Ambassador, Ruth Grace, recently appeared on BBC North West Tonight. Her appearance coincided with her return to school after almost four years in treatment. You can watch the programme here. Ruth Grace, from Manchester, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, when she was eight years old. She had a horrific […]

Ruth Grace – our Young Ambassador

Ruth Grace smiling

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re delighted to introduce Ruth Grace Crosby as our first ever Friends of Rosie Young Ambassador. Ruth Grace was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, when she was eight years old in October 2016. As a Friends of Rosie Young Ambassador, she’ll be supporting the charity in promoting […]

Jude’s Story

Jude Anderton

Jude Anderton was 11 years old when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. He went from a happy, highly active boy to being desperately ill in such a short space of time. His mum, Helen, shares his story to help raise awareness for childhood bone cancer and the vital need for more research: “I remember […]

In loving memory of Dorothy Cameron

in loving memory

Our heartfelt thanks go to the family of Dorothy Cameron. Dorothy passed away on 12th January and her daughters, Diane, Sandra and Sue, chose to support Friends of Rosie at their mother’s funeral service. Diane, Sandra and Sue lost their older sister, Janet, when she was just 10 years old back in 1974. Janet had […]

Daniel’s story

5k everyday

Hi I’m Daniel. I am now 33 years old and was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) when I was three years old in December 1989. Being so young at the time, I don’t really have many memories of that period of my life. I just remember being in hospital a lot around the age […]

Tobias’ story

Tobias story

Tobias was diagnosed at just eight weeks old with Infantile Fibrosarcoma – a tumour so rare that only 50 children in the last 20 years in Europe have been diagnosed with it. His mum, Katherine, shares Tobias’ story. Tobias was born on 28th September 2016. He was 7lb 6oz and a bouncing, beautiful, healthy baby […]

Rosie’s story

Rosie Larkin

Rosie Larkin is the namesake of Friends of Rosie. She lost her battle with neuroblastoma in 1991 at the age of five years old. Rosie’s family and friends set up the charity during Rosie’s illness to help other children with cancer. Here is Rosie’s story: Neuroblastoma often starts in the tummy, commonly in the adrenal glands […]

Katrina

Katrina London

Katrina has specialised in the field of occupational personal injury for over 35 years and has worked exclusively for the victims of asbestos related diseases for the last 20 years.  Katrina is an APIL Accredited Occupational Disease and Asbestos Disease Specialist and Senior Litigator and has Law Society Personal Injury Accreditation. 

Carla

Carla Nuttall

Carla has over 20 years’ experience specialising in strategic communications, engagement and marketing across the public and private sector, including the BBC, Manchester Metropolitan University and Muse Developments. She is currently Executive Director of Corporate Affairs and Marketing for The Growth Company, an award-winning social enterprise that enables growth, creates jobs and improves lives.