Raising money for CCLG by trekking Snowden
Julia Mcintosh is raising money for CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association
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As many of you know my gorgeous, cheeky 2 year old grandson ‘Chester’ is currently undergoing 18 months of chemo for a spine / brain tumour.
Since his diagnosis I have become an ardent supporter of 2 charities, ‘The Brain Tumour Foundation’ & ‘The Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Organization’
And so this September 2019 I’m trekking to the top of Mount Snowden to raise money for ‘The Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Organization’
Since Chester’s diagnosis I have become aware that sadly Children’s cancer research funding falls well below adult cancer research funding & so I have decided I’d like to do as much as I can to raise both awareness in the lack of funding in this area and raise money for more research.
When a cancer diagnosis comes, particularly in a young child, the news is literally earth shattering. As a grandparent I have at times felt helpless, but by doing something like this I feel that I’m doing something positive, not just for Chester but for all future children who will be diagnosed with childhood cancers.
Chester has only just started his 18 month treatment plan, & so far he’s doing amazingly well. He’s still the cheeky, happy little boy he’s always been & his prognosis looks very positive.
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Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children's cancer charity and the UK and Ireland's professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. We bring together professionals to ensure all children receive the best possible treatment and care. We support young patients and their families with our award winning, expert information. We fund and support research into childhood cancers.
Since his diagnosis I have become an ardent supporter of 2 charities, ‘The Brain Tumour Foundation’ & ‘The Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Organization’
And so this September 2019 I’m trekking to the top of Mount Snowden to raise money for ‘The Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia Organization’
Since Chester’s diagnosis I have become aware that sadly Children’s cancer research funding falls well below adult cancer research funding & so I have decided I’d like to do as much as I can to raise both awareness in the lack of funding in this area and raise money for more research.
When a cancer diagnosis comes, particularly in a young child, the news is literally earth shattering. As a grandparent I have at times felt helpless, but by doing something like this I feel that I’m doing something positive, not just for Chester but for all future children who will be diagnosed with childhood cancers.
Chester has only just started his 18 month treatment plan, & so far he’s doing amazingly well. He’s still the cheeky, happy little boy he’s always been & his prognosis looks very positive.
More Info
Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group is a leading children's cancer charity and the UK and Ireland's professional association for those involved in the treatment and care of children with cancer.
Each week in the UK and Ireland, more than 30 children are diagnosed with cancer. We bring together professionals to ensure all children receive the best possible treatment and care. We support young patients and their families with our award winning, expert information. We fund and support research into childhood cancers.