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Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group
(UK, 1134499) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,329.19
(UK, 1134499) Its overall aim is to offer the hand of friendship and support to those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy, be they patients, carers or professionals; via the helpline, newsletter, website, annual conference and local meetings. Research is also funded by the Support Group.
Action Heart
(UK, 518586) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,266.30Action Heart provides a cardiac rehabilitation service that helps people who have suffered from a heart attack, undergone cardiac surgery, or have a cardiac related condition. Coronary Heart Disease is now seen to be the UK's biggest killer and Action Heart is dedicated to the primary and secondary prevention of this condition.
Cancer Fund for Children
(UK, Cancer Fund for Children - N/A) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,218.20Cancer Fund for Children provides practical, emotional and financial support to local children with cancer and their families. Our Specialist Team provides support at home, in the community and hospital ward. We also offer free therapeutic short breaks at our new Daisy Lodge facility in Newcastle.
PERTHES ASSOCIATION
(UK, 326161) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,140.30We 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.
LIBRA
(UK, 276685) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,043.74LIBRA raises funds which are used to equip the department of Haematological Medicine at King’s College Hospital in London. We have a number of dedicated supporters throughout the South East and beyond. Through donations and fundraising projects, we help to ensure that groundbreaking research and treatments can be carried out by some of the world’s leading experts on haematological medicine. Making a difference We provide equipment to help researchers develop treatments for Liver disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Sickle Cell disease and Diabetes We help to cover the cost of specialist Apheresis machines that are required for use on blood donors and also patients Through LIBRA, equipment is provided for a team of 86 researchers who focus on treating leukaemia The unit that we support has the largest bone marrow transplant programme in the UK We’re also funding a database project that will benefit other hospitals and it is already proving a great success We provide funds to cover the costs of laboratory space such as the ‘LIBRA Corridor’ which is a working unit, developed with our support
The Sutton Trust
(UK, 1146244) Browse events
YTD Raised: £9,005.03The Sutton Trust is the leading independent UK foundation promoting social mobility through education. It runs life-changing programmes for talented young people from non-privileged backgrounds, and its research and international summits have profoundly influenced educational policy.
SCAT Bone Cancer Trust
(UK, 1036549) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,974.96SCAT 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.
Stoke Mandeville Spinal Foundation
(UK, 1116574) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,925.08The 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
(UK, 1156714) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,903.65Team 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).
Addison's Disease Self-Help Group
(UK, 1106791) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,858.40
(UK, 1106791) 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
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund
(UK, 1103253) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,768.94Despite 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.
Greater London Fund for the Blind
(UK, 1074958) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,756.20The 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.
The Multiple Sclerosis Research And Relief Fund
(UK, 228634) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,726.28MS Research and Relief Fund supports all people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, by giving grants to groups and individuals, as well as providing other support services such as complementary therapies, exercise classes, outreach support services.
Alpha 1 Awareness UK
(UK, 1125467) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,718.40Raising awareness and supporting sufferers of, and research into, Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency - a genetic condition that causes lung and liver problems.
The Ethan Maull 'Up Yours To Cancer' Foundation
(UK, 1155905) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,689.73...
Stacey's Smiles
(UK, 1164367) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,682.60Stacey'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.
Echo in Africa
(UK, 1093808) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,440.70Donate 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.
The Sharon Fox Cancer Centre Ltd
(UK, 1136569) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,402.11.The Sharon Fox Cancer Centre is a unique Cancer Support Centre offering free support and therapies to patients, families and carers. Our mission is to help, inspire and empower people to take charge of their cancer experience. We hope to enhance and enrich the quality of life.
Sussex Cancer Fund
(UK, 1147195) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,365.99The 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.
Association For Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Disorders
(UK, 1153890) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,311.56A registered UK charity since 2003, AMEND is an international patient group run by patients for patients, for the benefit of everyone affected by the multiple endocrine neoplasia disorders and their associated endocrine growths. In addition to providing worldwide email and telephone support, AMEND runs a UK Research Registry and produces patient information with the help of an expert medical advisory team. Membership of AMEND is free and open to patients, families, friends and healthcare professionals. AMEND continually strives to look for ways of improving the care and management of MEN patients. Details of our work and free membership registration can be found on AMENDs well-respected website at www.amend.org.uk.
It's Good 2 Give
(UK, SC041416) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,301.30Its Good 2 Give! encourages giving in many forms -giving ideas, giving time, giving skills, giving blood and giving money. It’s Good 2 Give offers support to young people with cancer and their families.
The Heaton Ellis Trust
(UK, 1126534) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,269.03The Heaton Ellis Trust aims to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. The Trust is committed to raising over £1million to fund the research programme headed by Professor Chris Shaw at the department of Clinical Neuroscience at King’s College Hospital in London.
The Lauren Page Trust
(UK, 1080229) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,186.34The 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.
The Emily Ash Trust
(UK, 1106615) Browse events
YTD Raised: £8,035.02It helps children who are suffering from leukaemia and cancer. It also helps members of the family who are in need, hardship or distress while supporting such children.