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The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust

The charity is the only one in the UK dedicated to helping people affected by retinoblastoma (Rb), a rare form of eye cancer that affects young children, mainly under the age of six. This charity has been helping in this way for the past 30 years and offers support to every family in the UK following a diagnosis, as well as providing lifelong support to anyone affected.

What is Retinoblastoma?

Retinoblastoma develops in the cells of the retina, the light sensitive lining of the eye. There are around 50-60 cases diagnosed in the UK every year, which is about 1 child a week. Whilst it’s very rare, can you imagine having so young children through such a serious condition, which could affect not only one, but both of their eyes.  Until I came across this charity, I had no idea about this type of rare cancer. I have now found out that this fast growing cancer represents 3% of all childhood cancers and 10% of cancers in babies under one. Whilst it has great survival rates, around 98%, 70% of children will have an eye removed.

How you can help?

CHECT is a small charity and relies on public donations to keep their good work going. So, I’m dusting off my trainers and running 10K on the 13th July 2019 at Regent’s Park, London. Your donations would mean a lot to this lovely charity, so if you or anyone you know could spare some money in support of their amazing work, please visit my JustGiving page

For more information about the charity, their work and Retinoblastoma, please visit

https://chect.org.uk

Wish me luck and Thank You for all your donations!

Love

LL x