New charity partner of Exchange Chambers
Friends of Rosie has been selected as the charity partner for Exchange Chambers for the next two years. Exchange Chambers is an award-winning set of Barristers’ Chambers with 200 members and offices in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds. The CEO at Exchange Chambers, Jonathan l’Anson, said, “Planning is already underway for several fundraising events, including a […]
Outcomes of our international childhood cancer workshop
Friends of Rosie brought together 40 of the world’s top researchers and clinicians from across the UK, Europe and North America. Together they discussed how better to target treatments for children with cancer. The international childhood cancer workshop was held in Manchester on the 8th and 9th of June 2022. It came less than two […]
Friends of Rosie to host international childhood cancer workshop
We are proud to tell you about our upcoming international childhood cancer research workshop. This important workshop will bring together 40 of the world’s top researchers and clinicians to discuss how better to target treatments for children with cancer. Childhood cancer is the biggest killer of children under 14 in the western world, yet it […]
Easter egg fundraising 2022
Wow, what an Easter of fundraising! Our huge thanks to everyone who hosted a Friends of Rosie Easter egg raffle this year for our Easter fundraising. Together you raised an eggcellent £3,500! This is an amazing effort, especially given that many people are currently also fundraising to support the Ukrainian humanitarian crisis. Thank you also […]
Reducing the risk of facial asymmetry after radiotherapy
In 2020, we kickstarted new research looking into ways to decrease the risk of facial asymmetry in children with cancers in the head and neck. Your donations make this research happen. So, to keep you updated on how your donations are being used, we recently caught up with the project team at The University of Manchester […]
Research collaboration with Neuroblastoma UK
Friends of Rosie have partnered with Neuroblastoma UK to fund new research to improve treatment for children with advanced neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a rare type of childhood cancer. Around 100 children are diagnosed with neuroblastoma every year in the UK. Children with aggressive high-risk neuroblastoma are treated with incredibly intensive drugs and invasive procedures that […]
Christmas concert for childhood cancer
The talented Altrincham Concert Orchestra are holding a Christmas Concert on Saturday 11th December at 2pm with proceeds supporting childhood cancer research. The orchestra are holding the festive event at the Altrincham United Reformed Church (Cecil Road, Hale, WA15 9NT). To get you in the mood for Christmas, they will play a mix of well […]
Marathon success for Lesley
Our wonderful Trustee, Lesley Dowdall, set herself the challenge of running a marathon to raise money for children’s cancer research. Where better to undertake her challenge than the beautiful city of Barcelona? Lesley headed out to the sunny city to run the marathon on 7th November. Says Lesley, “It was an incredible experience! The atmosphere […]
Christmas cards
If your thoughts are turning to Christmas, then we’re pleased to tell you that we’ve appointed a new charity Christmas cards company this year. You can buy your personalised Christmas cards or ecards for Christmas using Making A Difference Cards and help support Friends Of Rosie and children with cancer. Making A Difference take no […]
Welcome to our new Trustees
In recognition of Trustees’ Week this week, we’re excited to welcome not one but two new Trustees to Friends of Rosie. Welcome Lesley Firstly, we welcome Lesley Dowdall. Lesley has over 20 years’ experience in fundraising and donor relations. She is Director of Development at Withington Girls’ School and previously served as Deputy Director of […]
