Friends of Rosie on BBC North West Tonight
Friends of Rosie appeared on BBC North West Tonight last week, highlighting the vital need for more children’s cancer research. As well as talking about our latest research project, which is one of the biggest steps forward in childhood bone cancer research in the past 40 years. Listen to Friends of Rosie founder, Lisa Larkin, […]
Scientists discover way to stop spread of devastating bone cancer in children
Research, co-funded by Friends of Rosie, could save more lives and lead to kinder treatments for children with bone cancer. Researchers at The University of Manchester and the University of East Anglia and have made what may be the most significant step forward for children with one of the most common childhood cancers in 40 […]
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.
£70,000 Proton Beam Therapy project to treat sarcomas in children
Friends of Rosie has awarded a grant of £70,000 to kickstart promising new research into the use of Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) to treat sarcomas in children. The project is being led by researchers at The University of Manchester, with support from The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. It is investigating the biology of protons used […]
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 […]
New research to help prevent facial disfiguration in children with cancer
Friends of Rosie is funding new research into ways to decrease the risk of facial disfiguration in children with cancers in the head and neck. Says Professor John Hickman, Chair of Friends of Rosie’s Scientific Advisory Board, “As children’s bones and tissues are still growing, current treatments for facial cancers in children can lead to […]
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 […]
