Ewing Sarcoma – Mahesh’s story
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 […]
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 […]
A year running 5k everyday & raising thousands!
We’re ending this week with a massive thank you and congratulations to our supporter Daniel Richardson. After a whole year of running 5k every, single day, Dan’s childhood cancer challenge came to an end last weekend. He ran over 1,830km and raised almost £3,500 (including Gift Aid), with every penny going towards vital new childhood […]
Using imaging data to reduce side effects
Every penny donated to us matters. So, we want you to know how that money is being spent for the benefit of children with cancer. With that in mind, each month we share an update from one of our research teams so you can see the progress being made. All because of your support. We […]
Our latest research project is underway
Covid won’t stop us in our fight for children with cancer! We’re delighted that our newest childhood cancer research project has now started, following some delays due to Covid restrictions. We caught up with the research team at The University of Manchester to find out more about them and their priorities for the first few […]
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 […]
Our Young Ambassador on BBC News
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
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 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 […]
