The volunteers at Cancer Connections have experienced cancer themselves and help other people who have been diagnosed with cancer, are receiving treatment, had cancer in the past, are caring for someone with cancer, or been bereaved. The aim of Cancer Connections is to help people living with cancer, in South Tyneside, to return to normal life and enjoy again their family, work and leisure.
Action Duchenne is a national charity that aims to find a cure for Duchenne, a severe genetic muscle wasting disease. The condition affects mainly boys and without treatment most of these young men are completely paralysed by their early teens and die by their late teens or early 20s. To ensure we do not lose another generation of young people to this terrible disease we need more funding for research and treatment.
We are a small national charity supporting families affected by RTS, RTS is a rare chromosome disorder which manifests itself with a learning disability as well as physical and behavioural problems. We are entirely dependent on donations and all funds directly benefit our families.
Down's Syndrome North East is the leading organisation for the help and support of all people with Down's Syndrome and their famillies and friends.We cover Northumberland,Tyneside,Wearside,Durham and Teesside. We are a registered charity run entirely by parent volunteers.
LoveOliver - helping to fund research into childhood cancer and to provide practical support to families affected by it, in memory of baby Oliver Gill
A cancer diagnosis can come as an enormous shock to patients, their families and carers. They can feel anxious, fearful and often alone. Beechwood aims to provide psychological and emotional support through; one to one time, a range of complementary therapies, group sessions, a Family Therapist and Bereavement Counselling.
1 in 5 UK men and 1 in 8 women die from heart disease each year; an average of 224 people per day ! At the Heart Research Institute we are committed to researching heart disease. Join us in our fight for early detection, prevention and reversal of the world’s No.1 killer - Heart Disease!
Mental Health Research UK is the first specialist research charity set up to fund research into the underlying causes of, and treatments for, mental illness.
The Myotubular Trust is the only charity in Europe raising research funds towards a cure or treatment for myotubular myopathy, a devastating muscle weakness affecting babies from birth.
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.
Hughes Syndrome causes headaches and migraines, memory loss, dizziness, strokes, heart attacks, blood clots in the arms/legs and lungs - all of which are potentially fatal. It is also a leading cause of recurrent miscarriage. We aim to achieve earlier diagnosis and treatment of Hughes Syndrome.
Our charity continues to support a wide range of healthcare services and facilities in respect of medical and scientific research, medical equipment, patients welfare, staff facilities and education throughout our organisation.
Epilepsy Research UK is only national charity solely dedicated to epilepsy research. Our aim is to substantially increase the funding available for research into the treatment and prevention of this debilitating condition.
The mission of Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK (FPWR UK) is to eliminate the challenges of Prader-Willi Syndrome through the advancement of research. High quality research will lead to more effective treatments and an eventual cure for this disorder. FPWR UK was founded in 2010 by parents of children with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
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Amy & 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.
NKF (National Kidney Federation) is the only national kidney charity run by kidney patients for the benefit of kidney patients. It is committed to improving the health and quality of life of people living with kidney disease and those at risk .
The Christie Charity raises funds to help provide additional services and undertake vital research for our cancer patients. As one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating more than 40,000 patients a year every penny really does count.
Raising funds to sustain hockey in the East Dunbartonshire area.
RAFT is an independent charity working to prevent and improve the treatment of major traumas such as burns and wounds through advances in medical research and in reconstructive plastic surgery. Please refer to our website for further information: www.raft.ac.uk
We provide free care services for local people faced with an illness that cannot be cured. Our aim is to enable our patients and those close to them to live as fully as possible. It costs £2.7million to provide all of our services and we rely heavily on donations to raise these funds.
The Fetal Medicine Foundation is a Registered Charity that aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies through research and training in fetal medicine.
Every year over 4,000 people across Norfolk and Waveney are diagnosed with cancer. Big C equips scientists, nurses and hospitals to give them a fighting chance of life and hope for the future. Thank you for helping Big C support local people through their cancer diagnosis, treatment and life.
Cancer Relief Gibraltar has been providing support to people living with cancer in the community for over 30 years. At the Cancer Relief Centre, we understand what you are going through and we can help. All our services are free and are aimed at helping you and your family live life to the full.