We provide quality support for families and children suffering from Perthes' disease and Associated conditions including Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, in all parts of the UK and overseas. We also aim to promote Awareness of this condition and Aid Research.
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal raises funds for the Shaukat Khanum Cancer Hospital founded by Imran Khan in Lahore, Pakistan. The National Health Service does not provide cancer treatment in Pakistan and as a result poor people die without proper diagnosis/treatment. Join us in the fight against cancer in Third World Countries.
SCAT is dedicated to the advancement of bone cancer research, to providing the best possible care and support at each stage of treatment and to improving the quality and dignity of life for all patients. We fund research, upgrade limbs, improve facilities for families and purchase specialist equipment.
The aims of Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation are to improve the quality of life, through research, of people with spinal cord injury, and to promote excellence and sustainability in applied clinical research into spinal cord injury.
Team Endeavour aim to provide help and support to children and families of the armed forces, going through hardship, suffering and poverty. We also aim to assist those suffering as a result of PTSD and its devastating effects. Each year, we support our chosen charities through undertaking challenges to raise funds and awareness. In June 2016 we will be taking part in the worlds toughest bike race, The Race Across America (RAAM).
The 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.
The Addison’s Disease Self-Help Group is the support group for people with Addison's and their families in the UK and Ireland. It aims to support its members and to promote better medical understanding of this rare condition, working in co-operation with leading adrenal specialists
Despite a 3% survival rate, pancreatic cancer has been little researched in the past. So there's been no improvement in 40 years. Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund is a new, dynamic charity dedicated to defeating the disease through cutting-edge research into early detection and new treatments.
The GLFB raises money to help blind & visually impaired people in Greater London. We give grants to our nine member organisations and also fund special projects. These special projects are often innovative, reach isolated and disadvantaged groups and would otherwise struggle for funding.
Raising awareness and supporting sufferers of, and research into, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - a genetic condition that causes lung and liver problems.
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Stacey's Smiles fundraise to provide special Treats & Wishes for Children & there Families dealing with Neuroblastoma Cancer. Stacey's Smiles Charity was set up in legacy of 9yr old Stacey Mowle. Stacey lost her fight on March 6th 2015 after 5yrs battling High Risk Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Cancer.
Donate through Paypal on Wednesdays between 5pm and 6pm (until 18th June 2014) and Virgin Money Giving will match the donation amount (up to the value of £100)! There are 15.6 million people worldwide living with the consequences of rheumatic heart disease. Most of these people live in areas with severe social and economic challenges. There are 15.6 million people worldwide living with the consequences of rheumatic heart disease. Most of these people live in areas with severe social and economic challenges. The effects of rheumatic heart disease are severe and include: The tragedy is that with early detection and proper treatment many of these devastating complications can be prevented. Early detection is best provided by ultrasound of the heart (echocardiography). Our volunteers will travel to Cape Town where they will screen school students from rural communities for signs of early stage rheumatic heart disease. Aftercare and treatment will be managed by the team at Tygerberg Hospital. Echo in Africa is the humanitarian project of the British Society of Echocardiography. We are grateful for the support of our volunteers, supporters and fundraisers.
We raise funds to enable Moorfields Eye Hospital to continue to provide the highest quality care for our patients and their families and to help ensure it remains a world-class centre of excellence for research and education. With your help we can deliver the best eye care and shape its future.
Kidney Wales raises funds for Kidney Patient Care & Wellbeing and Research. Kidney Wales objective is to promote strategies and services to prevent and treat kidney disease, and to help deliver better quality and quantity of life for patients, families and carers.
The Sussex Cancer Fund works with the NHS to create new and improved facilities providing the best possible cancer care for Sussex. To date £3million has been raised to make the Sussex Cancer Centre more effective. We are now raising funds in support of The Sussex Macmillan Cancer Support Centre.
Lifeblood provides public education to improve the understanding of thrombosis and funds scientific research into the diagnosis,causes,prevention and cure of thrombosis. It also furthers doctor's knowledge by holding workshops and conferences. It maintains a website www.thrombosis-charity.org.uk
OSCAR’s PBTC (Ongoing, Support, Care and Research into Paediatric Brain Tumours Charity) was formed in the summer of 2014 by the parents and friends of Oscar Hughes, a 9 year old boy who died of a Medulloblastoma on the 3rd of May 2014. The journey Oscar went on for a year to try and be free of cancer was both heartbreaking and inspiring to see. The treatments involved to fight Brain Tumours have devastating effects on a young body and mind. This is unacceptable and the only way to change this is by researching these cancers and find better treatments. The charity aims to fund critical research into paediatric brain tumours with the hope to find a cure and less devastating treatments. The Charity works closely with other charities.
The Lauren Page Trust raises money to further the work of Consultant Obstetric Physicians who deal with women who have serious health problems during pregnancy often resulting in premature births. Also, supporting the work of Special Care Baby Units within the Greater London area in the form of research, specialist staff and equipment.
CAREducation Trust UK (‘CARE’) is a UK registered charity. Our primary aim is to better the lives of underprivileged children in developing countries through education. We work on the basis of zero administration costs to ensure 100% of all donated funds reach directly to the grass root levels.
Our charity benefits patients at The Walton Centre by providing extra facilities; research; and enhanced staff training. Our Home from Home Appeal aims to raise £500K to provide Relatives' Accommodation for families whose loved ones are receiving lifesaving treatment at The Walton Centre.
The Migraine Trust is the UK’s health charity for migraine. We provide information and support to help people manage the condition and improve quality of life, campaign for increased awareness and promote research. Recognised as one of the most disabling lifetime illnesses, migraine affects 1 in 7.
We provide FREE precious, quality, family holidays for children with cancer and life limiting illnesses. We own 2 holiday homes, one in the New Forest the other on Hayling Island. Both offer luxurious holiday homes and both the sites have an indoor and outdoor pool, on site entertainment for the whole family, arcades, shops, cafes/restaurants and lovely friendly staff.. Registered charity no. 1124750
This Charity is based in Gibraltar and aims to promote awareness of Prostate Diseases affecting all men and raises money for research and prostate related projects and activities. It carries out awareness campaigns throughout the year as well as a very successful Movember Campaign