In February of 2021, Josh’s parents noticed he was getting very pale. What was originally thought to be a virus, turned to a bladder infection and slowly descended from there. Just a few days later, Josh started vomiting and losing his balance. He was taken straight to A and E, given a blood test and diagnosed with leukaemia just two days later. Josh’s family all found it incredibly hard when Josh became and wasn’t until a few weeks in to treatment that she started to realise just what the diagnosis was, what it meant for their family and how quickly life was going to change. It all got a lot ..read more

What a whopper of a night –  Friday 20th May, our ambassador Isla’s mum Jill and family hosted a charity night, all in aid of Kidscan.Monton Sports Club was packed out and guests were treated to an unforgettable night! The evening began with an incredible performance from Lord of the Dance star violinist Richard Sanderson Xerri, who certainly got the party started, going from table to table entertaining everyone – it was brilliant! Next came the fantastic Gatsby troupe who had the audience on their feet, dancing away!Once everyone had eaten it was time for the auction with fantastic ..read more

We want to say a huge thank you to Lee Mossop, former Captain of RFL Salford Red Devils, for all his support fundraising and at events throughout his testimonial year. Along with two other charities, Lee chose Kidscan to fundraise for during his final celebratory year at the club. He joined us for a Kidscan laboratory tour last year to meet with some of our researchers and Dr Dave Pye, to learn more about the essential work we do. Lee then went on to support Kidscan ahead of his final testimonial match, selling Limited addition commemorative t-shirts and programmes, he even invited us al ..read more

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research and North West Cancer Research are proud to announce joint funding of a £75k research grant specifically targeting childhood cancer. North West Cancer Research is a completely independent charity, dedicated to putting the region’s cancer needs first, by funding pioneering research and education to tackle the cause, improve the care and find the cure for cancer. Kidscan are working together with North West Cancer Research to jointly fund a three-year PhD grant for a scientist working in the area of Medulloblastoma whose research focuses improving existing trea ..read more

Kidscan Children’s Cancer Research are supporting Sophie’s Legacy who are campaigning for improvements in childhood cancer care, treatments and for increased research funding. We are urging all of our supporters to join in the campaign by encouraging your local MP to attend an upcoming debate in the House of Commons. On the 26th September 2022, there will be a ‘Backbench Business Debate: Chilldhood Cancer Outcomes’ in the House of Commons. This will be the first time since records began that childhood cancer will be discussed in the main chamber and it is a monumental moment for childhood canc ..read more

We like to keep you up to date with how our ambassadors are doing from time to time and one who has been part of Kidscan for many years is Emilie, she’s a fantastic fundraiser too! Aged just 2, Emilie was diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer. With metastasis in both lungs, she needed intensive chemotherapy and a liver transplant.But fast forward to 2022 and Emilie has just celebrated her 9 year ‘liverversary’! With a special cake made by her brother and sister! Her parents are forever grateful to the donor, who was a complete stranger, for giving them the greatest gift of all. Emilie is still v ..read more

A huge Thank You to the fantastic families of Manchester Freemasons Felicity Lodge, who held a Christmas party and raised vital funds for Kidscan! Children and grown ups had a wonderful time, with a visit from Father Christmas, some lovely Elves and even the Grinch turned up too! During the evening they had a raffle, games and music for everyone to enjoy plus they also raised an incredible £1420!It looks like everyone had a brilliant time and we thank you all for supporting Kidscan and raising such a fantastic amount for vital childhood cancer research – well done! The post Than ..read more

Alison England, our Community Fundraising Manager, brings you our Festive Kidscan Community Fundraising Champions update:  Toys R Us:  Our amazing supporter Josie Lloyd-Wilson has again raised money for Kidscan, by selling off her old toys from her parents’ loft! She was surprised that she managed to sell her old Barbies and games, but in the end, Josie managed to raise a wonderful £1000.   Josie is a dedicated supporter of Kidscan following the sad loss of her husband Robbie to Cancer ..read more

A huge thank you from all of us at Kidscan to our recent ‘tin volunteers’, who’ve helped us raise over £2500.As the spectacular Manchester Christmas Markets began, our Fundraising Officer Ian Johnson set out into the city centre on Saturday 27th November, aided by wonderful volunteers mostly from Warwick University Rag.Shaking their tins and waving our latest tech-contactless donation pads, shoppers were in a festive mood as our Kidscan representatives met with enthusiasm and generosity, raising just over ..read more

It’s that time of year again – have you written your letter to Father Christmas yet? Do you think you’ll be on his Naughty or Nice list this year?  Well, why don’t you pop along to his grotto in Droylsden and ask him? For the second year running John Charlesworth and Sue Farkas have transformed their garden into a wonderful winter wonderland, filled with magical twinkly lights and the big man himself!   Father Christmas is already working hard, meeting children to hear what they’d like for Christmas ..read more