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University of Dundee
(UK, SC015096) Browse events
YTD Raised: £26,950.47
(UK, SC015096) We will become Scotland’s leading University celebrated internationally for the quality of our graduates and the impact of our research.
MDS UK Patient Support Group Ltd
(UK, 1145214) Browse events
YTD Raised: £26,769.81
(UK, 1145214) We provide a support and networking service for patients and families affected by the blood disorder Myelo-Dysplastic Syndromes (MDS) - a type of bone marrow failure. As a support group we assist patients and families in a variety of ways: We also offer a dedicated phone line for further advice for all affected by MDS, open office hours Monday to Friday: 020 7733 7558 We aim to be the first port of call for MDS patients. Visit our website here: http://www.mdspatientsupport.org.uk/ We need your help to ensure all these services can be maintained now and in the future. Please keep up the fundraising efforts and events. Please take a look at pictures of our past events in the Gallery, on the right. Use the links on the left to see our wonderful current and past fundraisers and exciting fundraisng events. If you would like to fundraise on behalf of MDS UK Patient Support Group please contact us using the info in Charity Details. Every single event makes a difference and raises important awareness of MDS. Thank you so much for your support Above: 2011 Windsor Walk - held in conjunction with the Aplastic Anaemia Trust (AAT) with our Chairman, Chief Executive, patients, families, friends. Company Registration No. 7818480
Astro Brain Tumour Fund
(UK, 1133561) Browse events
YTD Raised: £26,262.67
(UK, 1133561) It funds low-grade tumour research projects, and provides a focus for the low-grade community by offering a source of information, inspiration, connections and hope via a website and online support group.
Amy and Friends
(UK, 1119746) Browse events
YTD Raised: £26,217.58Amy & Friends provide support for the health and well being of sufferers of Cockayne Syndrome and their families and carers. We provide an annual members retreat where families spend time in each other's company and meet leading doctors and researchers. We also provide a family support worker.
York Against Cancer
(UK, 1130835) Browse events
YTD Raised: £26,029.00York Against Cancer is a local charity helping local people affected by cancer. We fund care for patients at York Hospital, research at The University of York and community education projects. The charity also provides transport to Leeds for radiotherapy and family respite breaks in Whitby
St Mark's Hospital Foundation
(UK, 1140930) Browse events
YTD Raised: £25,684.23We are the only charity supporting the work of St. Mark’s Hospital in Harrow, the world's first specialist bowel hospital. The money we raise funds vital research, education and training, as we fight to eliminate all categories of bowel disease.
Kids Cancer Charity
(UK, 1113821) Browse events
YTD Raised: £25,581.04Kids Cancer Charity, formerly Christian Lewis Trust, is a national charity, established in 1989, that aims to improve the quality of life for children with cancer and offers support to families and individuals affected by a child with cancer.
Annabelles Challenge
(UK, 1157074) Browse events
YTD Raised: £25,443.15Raising Awareness and Funds for Research into Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Fat Face Foundation
(UK, 1129392) Browse events
YTD Raised: £25,127.54The Fat Face Foundation raises funds and donations to make individual awards and charity donations to causes that enable people to access and experiences outdoors.
Osborne Trust
(UK, 1160073) Browse events
YTD Raised: £25,100.10We provide children whose parent/s are undergoing cancer treatment with some recreational activities during this time. We work with the families to provide some activities the children can go off and do with another family member whist their parent are resting and recovering.
MS Therapy Centre at Bristol
(UK, 801155) Browse events
YTD Raised: £24,977.84MS is a painful, scary and unpredictable neurological condition. It can cause loss of vision, reduced mobility and isolation, as well as extreme fatigue and pain. Our members come to the Centre for therapies including physio, oxygen treatment and counselling to reduce the effects of the disease.
Autistica
(UK, 1107350) Browse events
YTD Raised: £24,772.17Autistica is the UK’s largest charitable funder of autism research. Our Vision is of a world of advanced scientific understanding of autism where evidence-based interventions and treatments are available, diagnosis is early, and causes are properly understood.
The Robin Cancer Trust
(UK, 1148999) Browse events
YTD Raised: £24,731.26The Robin Cancer Trust aims to raise awareness for Germ Cell Cancers, including both Testicular and Ovarian Cancer, in 16-35 year olds. Your continued support is invaluable to our cause and we greatly appreciate your donations. Thank you.
Kidney Cancer UK
(UK, 1089119) Browse events
YTD Raised: £24,719.00There are over 7000 newly diagnosed cases of kidney cancer each year in the UK. There is an urgent need for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment. KCUK seeks to raise public awareness of kidney cancer and to support patients and carers through our new website, newsletters and meetings.
The Chartwell Cancer Trust
(UK, 1109784) Browse events
YTD Raised: £24,146.50The Chartwell Cancer Trust The Chartwell Cancer Trust is a local Charity which supports the Chartwell Unit, a specialist NHS Cancer and Leukaemia Treatment Unit in the Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough, Kent. The aim of the Trust is to raise money to provide extra funding to pay for additional medical staff at the Chartwell Unit. By increasing the staff to patient ratio, this helps the Unit to provide the best possible treatment and care for its cancer and leukaemia patients.
SILA
(UK, 1063986) Browse events
YTD Raised: £23,947.37We raise money to fund research to finding a cure for Sarcoidosis. It is a rare disease so not a priority for others - so we have to make funding a cure happen. Whilst we find a cure we help by providing online, phone and group support. and detailed information to enable informed decisions.
Action for M.E.
(UK, 1036419) Browse events
YTD Raised: £23,941.20Devastating the lives of 250,000 people in the UK, M.E. is a disabling and chronic illness. Action for M.E. provides support and information for those touched by M.E., and campaigns for better services and invests in research to ultimately find a cure.
Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust
(UK, 1167783) Browse events
YTD Raised: £23,721.52The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust was set up in memory of Grace Elizabeth Kelly who passed away at the age of just 4 1/4 from a rare aggressive tumour on her kidney called a Malignant Rhabdoid Tumour. She went from being a happy, healthy school girl to passing away within 3 weeks. The Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust for research into rare solid tumours of childhood, including malignant rhabdoid tumours is working to provide grants and funding for research into these tumours. We are also working to improve awareness of childhood cancer and the symptoms children may present with. Childhood cancer affects 1 in every 285 children before their 20th birthday. It is also the biggest medical cause of death of children in the UK. Despite this fact, research is massively underfunded. We are fighting to change this. We are working to save lives to fulfill Grace's wish of helping others.
Anna's Hope
(UK, 1116512) Browse events
YTD Raised: £23,666.67Anna's Hope assists in the rehabilitation of children and young people who have suffered from a brain tumour or who have had brain surgery . It also will fund research into the causes , treatment and cure of childhood brain tumours
GRACE
(UK, 1109997) Browse events
YTD Raised: £23,401.35GRACE Gynae-oncology Research And Clinical Excellence. More than 10,000 women in the UK die of gynaecological cancer each year. GRACE is dedicated to raising awareness of these cancers, providing specialised equipment and undertaking vital research into this desperately neglected area of medicine.
Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association (Footprints)
(UK, 1147355) Browse events
YTD Raised: £22,971.05Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association (Footprints) provides essential friendship, advice and educational services to children and their families in Portsmouth, and the surrounding areas of South Hampshire. We offer a range of services encompassing all areas of Down syndrome, including coffee and information mornings, drama groups, social events and seasonal parties. We warmly welcome new families with a baby with Down syndrome. We also provide a wide range of educational services including early development groups, specialist speech and language therapy, and a specialist school outreach service (currently supporting our children in 40 schools across the area), as well as training for parents and professionals. While our members actively fundraise, we also heavily rely on the generosity of individuals and organisations to help us maintain our services. Thank you for your support which is very much appreciated.
Scottish Cot Death Trust
(UK, SC003458) Browse events
YTD Raised: £22,551.39Every 9 days in Scotland a baby or child will die of cot death and the majority of their families will never know why they died. As the only cot death charity in Scotland we fund research; support bereaved families and educate the public and professionals about cot death. Thank you for your support.
It's in the Bag
(UK, 1163735) Browse events
YTD Raised: £22,502.20We provide hands-on support for men with testicular cancer (germ cell) in the South-West, as well as raising awareness of the disease across the region and beyond. It’s in the Bag is run by a group of survivors with support from specialist NHS staff. We have three simple aims: Support: Being diagnosed with testicular cancer and going through treatment is a huge challenge – physically, mentally and emotionally. We provide a range of activities and initiatives to help men through this tough time. Awareness: We teach men the importance of checking their balls regularly and taking any issues straight to their GP. Spreading this knowledge promotes earlier diagnosis, which often means simpler, more effective treatment and better chances of a cure. Survival: With UK cure rates for testicular cancer running above 96%, we focus on survival – helping guys tackle the emotional and practical impact of cancer, both during treatment and into their lives after.
Michael Matthews Foundation
(UK, 1079956) Browse events
YTD Raised: £21,995.21Mikes’ Foundation specialises in helping to provide an education to children who are unlikely otherwise to receive one. This, all over the world. A lot of effort goes into routing every penny raised directly to the benefit of the children.