Easter eggstravaganza at Hale Prep
Hale Prep school proved themselves to be true chocoholics (and eggcellent fundraisers!) this Easter. They raised a cracking £1,000 for Friends of Rosie in their Easter egg raffle. Our huge thanks go to all the children, families and staff at Hale Prep school for their continued support of Friends of Rosie. Thanks to you we […]
Thank you, Sir Alex Ferguson
Our huge thanks go to Sir Alex Ferguson, our long-serving Patron, for his recent donation to children’s cancer research. Friends of Rosie received the generous donation from Sir Alex through The Elizabeth Hardie Ferguson Charitable Trust Fund. He set up the Trust in memory of his mother. Sir Alex’s donation will go towards our three […]
Thanks to Manchester United Supporters Club
A huge thank you to the Middleton Manchester United Supporters Club for their kind and generous support. We recently received a much needed donation of £500 from the club to support children’s cancer research projects. The club chose Friends of Rosie as one of their members lost their grandchild earlier this year to leukaemia at […]
Fundraising Trustee – we need you!
If you are an experienced fundraising trustee, we need your help. This is a volunteer position and we can guarantee you huge satisfaction and enjoyment. Plus the opportunity to make a real difference for children with cancer. We want to ensure that every penny donated to us is spent in the most effective way to […]
eBay’s Big Charity Sell
Declutter, donate, and nominate a friend a do the same via eBay’s Big Charity Sell. We are calling for our supporters to sell your unwanted items on eBay and donate up to 100% of the proceeds to Friends of Rosie, helping to raise vital funds for children with cancer, as well as reducing waste. Charities […]
Oscar and George’s 2.6 challenge
Oscar, aged 8, and George, aged 6, spent last week completing their 2.6 challenge for Friends of Rosie, raising £604 with gift aid. They asked family and friends to set them a series of challenges to do with the numbers 2.6 or 26. The challenges ranged from 26 press-ups and star jumps, to reading 26 […]
Our annual newsletter OUT NOW!
Please take a moment to read our latest newsletter, which is hot off the press. This issue includes a plea from our Board of Trustees, fundraising ideas, news of our latest research projects, and stories from our supporters. Thank you for your continued support and for helping ensure children with cancer are not forgotten.
Elizabeth’s cold shower challenge
A massive well done to eight year old, Elizabeth, who has raised £350 with her cold shower challenge for children’s cancer research. Fantastic effort Elizabeth and a huge thank you to everyone who donated. We’re facing tough times ahead as a charity and you’ve helped ensure children with cancer aren’t forgotten. If Elizabeth has inspired […]
Daisy’s 2.6 Challenge
Daisy, aged nine, completed The 2.6 Challenge yesterday, Sunday 26th April, to raise money for Friends of Rosie. Her challenge included a 2.6k run, 26 skips, 26 star jumps, 26 burpees and 26 toilet roll keep ups. She raised £10 for each completed challenge, reaching a grand total of £50. Daisy is niece to our […]
Virtual pub quiz
You don’t need a pub to hold a pub quiz! During the coronavirus lockdown, lots of people are connecting with friends, family and colleagues by host virtual pub quizzes. Using platforms like Zoom or House Party, all you need to do is get some quiz questions together (there are lots of free questions and answer […]