Oliver turns his imagination into Code Fixer
Oliver, from South Manchester, has created Code Fixer, a Sci-Fi comic inspired by Yourgene Health. Featuring fantastical characters Superpen, Mo and Alice, the story follows
Oliver, from South Manchester, has created Code Fixer, a Sci-Fi comic inspired by Yourgene Health. Featuring fantastical characters Superpen, Mo and Alice, the story follows
We are delighted to introduce Stanley as our newest Young Ambassador. Stanley was nine when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. He remembers feeling overwhelmed
Paddy’s imagination helped create an adventure across space. His experience of cancer shows why children urgently need treatments that are both more effective and less
A two-year Children’s Cancer Research Fund (CCRF) research project at The University of Manchester has been completed, marking an important milestone in work to improve
We are delighted to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Altrincham Concert Orchestra, who raised an impressive £420 through the raffle and refreshments at their
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the family and friends of Joseph Michael Sanderson, who chose to support the Children’s Cancer Research
We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to St Giles C of E Primary School in South Mimms, who filled their classrooms with colour last
It’s Volunteers’ Week – and we’re celebrating flexible, remote volunteering. If you’ve ever wanted to support a charity but struggled to find the time, these
To mark International Clinical Trials Day (20 May), we are proud to announce our latest research grant award – pioneering research that could lay the
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Lorna is Senior Research Fellow & Patient Engagement Lead at the CCLG TYA Research Centre. She is also a Director at the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Lorna is an internationally recognised leader in teenage and young adult oncology, with 20 years’ research experience across academic, industry, clinical and healthcare settings. She has led a diverse research and development portfolio. Her expertise includes early diagnosis and detection, research and innovation, inequalities in access to care and research, and patient engagement. A member of the Department of Health and Social Care Children’s and Young Persons Advisory Task Force, Lorna chairs national multi-stakeholder and patient initiatives and is an invited keynote speaker, media contributor and parliamentary presenter.
Nancy, 11, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma when she was just 2 years old. She was treated with Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) in Germany but unfortunately relapsed less than a year later. The family were then sent to Germany for a second round of PBT. Although treatment helped to cure Nancy’s cancer, she has been left with lots of lasting effects which will require ongoing treatment throughout her life. Here Nancy and her mum, Antonia, share their story in the hope it will help others, raise awareness, and raise more money for children’s cancer research.
Why I am a Trustee of CCRF
I have spent my professional career representing individuals and families affected by the devastating asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma, which has no cure and for which there are only a limited number of palliative treatments available on the NHS.
I joined CCRF because I wanted to bring my understanding of the need to raise awareness of less well known cancers and passion for the need to secure improved funding for research to children facing a cancer diagnosis.
My role on the Board
I am responsible for oversight of our collaboration agreements with other charities to co-fund research into cures and treatments for childhood cancers. I also manage our challenge events and help with community fundraising.
My Background
I am a Senior Associate at Irwin Mitchell LLP and specialise in Asbestos Disease Litigation, acting on behalf of victims of asbestos related diseases and their families. Over the years, I have undertaken a number of fundraising challenges to raise money for cancer research, including a 1000 mile cycle ride from Glasgow to Southampton.
