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RETT UK
(UK, 1137820) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,116.00
(UK, 1137820) Rett syndrome is a rare and devastating disability, genetic but largely not hereditary, it can affect any family. Those with Rett syndrome will require lifelong, 24/7 care. Rett UK offer professional advice and advocacy to anyone affected by Rett syndrome.
Heart Cells Foundation
(UK, 1101727) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,110.00Cardiac stem cell therapy marks a breakthrough in medical research that has the potential to revolutionise the treatment of many illnesses. The use of stem cells taken from the patient and inserted back into their damaged heart has led to new hope for those who suffer with heart disease.
(UK, 1154019) The Adderstone Foundation
(UK, 1113630) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,107.00Adderstone Foundation raises funds on behalf of a variety of important charities & worthy causes. Set up by Adderstone Group in 2007 with the intention of ‘making good stuff happen’, we are raising funds on behalf of Norcare Veterans through the Warrior Beach Assault Challenge on 29 March.
The Lewis Foundation
(UK, 1166405) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,095.28The Lewis Foundation gives an item/s to cancer patients at Northampton General Hospital so they have something nice to look forward to during their hospital stay. This item/s is up to a value of £20. This could be assistance with parking for visitors, new pyjamas, books, radio, massage etc.
Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society Europe
(UK, SC040399) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,090.95The Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society (Europe) is a European organisation set up in the UK in 2009 to cater for the specific needs of those with Chromosome 18 disorders, their parents, relatives and siblings. Our mission is to help everyone affected by Chromosome 18 disorders to achieve their full potential, and to lead happy, healthy and productive lives. It is closely associated with the Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society in San Antonio, Texas, as well as having ties to the associations throughout Europe that deal with all rare chromosome disorders (such as Unique in the UK, Valentin-APAC in France, Leona e.V. in Germany, Genetic Alliance and Eurordis). Our website http//:www.chromosome18eur.org allows families from across Europe to register as members and to communicate with other famiies facing the same challenges every day. We are now organising our third family conference to be held in England in the summer of 2014, where for a long weekend parents, siblings, grandparents, carers and affected men, women and children will laugh, learn and play together. For many families, this will be the first time they have met others with children just like their affected child. For most, it will be a life changing experience. Your help in fundraising will make that possible!!!! Thank you
Rotary club of Chadderton & Failsworth
(UK, 1032454) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,080.00Our Rotary Club organises activities and events throughout the year to raise money for big charities like Prostate Cancer Uk and also many smaller groups working to improve the lives of disadvantaged people. Every penny raised goes to these good causes and our members often give up their time also
Cancer Support Scotland
(UK, sc012867) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,056.13We are here to provide emotional and practical support - on a one-to-one basis and through community based groups - to anyone affected by cancer including family, friends and carers. Based in the west of Scotland, Cancer Support Scotland provides emotional and practical care to anyone affected by cancer on a personal and one-to-one basis. We provide many services ranging from complementary therapies such as Reiki and Reflexology to Talking Therapy, Support Groups and up-to-date, vital information. The services we deliver ensure that someone who is affected by cancer is cared for as a person, not a statistic. Thank you very much for visting our page and if you would like further information on the charity please feel free to visit our website or give us a call.
Hayley's Heroes
(UK, 1166074) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,055.00The generous donations we receive and the funds raised by our amazing friends and supporters are used to give young adults with cancer and their families something to look forward to. Whether it’s a short break, a special day out, or something to look forward to after treatment, we can help them to make the most of every moment and give them a boost during the toughest of times.
KSA
(UK, 1058319) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,044.08The KSA offers information and support to everyone affected by, or having an interest in, Klinefelter's Syndrome. The KSA works to increase awareness amongst the medical professions and the general public to improve the rate of diagnosis. All money raised will go directly to fund projects.
The Richard & Jack Wiseman Trust
(UK, 1036690) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,038.00Founded by parents who lost twin boys in 1993 to Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, the Trust funds research into this and other placental disorders by funding the employment of a full time Research Fellow. Funds are also made available for neo natal unit equipment.
PACT (Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia)
(UK, 508412) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,033.34It supports families of children being treated for cancer or leukaemia at Sheffield Children's Hospital. It provides trips and treats for the families, two holiday caravans and accommodation near the hospital.It also supports research projects at the hospital and provides equipment for the ward, clinic and community nurses.
Foundation for Prader-Willi Research UK
(UK, 1141923) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,017.02The 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.
Wings for Life Spinal Cord Research Foundation
(UK, 1138804) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,014.74Wings for Life is dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury and funds world class scientific research & clinical trials aimed at accelerating progress towards this. 100% of your donation goes directly to research as the charity’s founders cover all administrative costs.
Emma Maltby Memorial Fund
(UK, 1116414) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,007.00The fund was set up in memory of Emma Maltby who died aged 38 from Ewings Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer found in young adults. The fund has been set up to employ a support worker for teenagers at the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at St James Hospital, Leeds.
Sam Pilcher Trust
(UK, 1151779) Browse events
YTD Raised: £2,000.10The purpose of the Sam Pilcher Trust is to help Children and Adolescents who are suffering from Cancer. We provide support and financial help for the families during their treatment. We are also working directly with the local hospitals to provide better facilities and update equipment.
CCPA
(UK, 1090871) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,999.82We support families of children and adolescents with cancer from anywhere in the UK. CCPA helps to ease the desolation that families feel when their child is diagnosed with cancer through a network of support groups. The charity provides advice and information on all aspects of childhood cancer.
Rehabilitation, Education And Assessment Centre For Hippotherapy
(UK, 1158714) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,955.97REACH is a charity dedicated to assisting disabled people through the use of horses. We provide a combination of therapies including: Hippotherapy is a specialist physiotherapy intervention that uses the 3 dimensional movement of the horse in walk to correct and improve movement balance core strength in the person on the horse It has been shown to benefit children with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, brain and spinal cord injuries and many other people with movement disorders. Research has shown that the functional ability of these people improves following a course of Hippotherapy and can be maintained over a follow up period. Children with autism and other learning disabilities have also benefitted from this form of therapy. Our mission is to provide high quality assessment and rehabilitation programmes using the horse to provide a treatment strategy for adults and children with physical mental social and learning disabilities and as such allow more people to benefit from Hippotherapy and associated services
Sturge Weber UK
(UK, 1016688) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,952.00Sturge Weber UK is a volunteer run support group for families and adult sufferers affected by Sturge-Weber syndrome, a rare neurological disorder. A registered charity, it was launched in 1990 as a independent group by the disability support organisation Contact a Family. www.sturgeweber.org.uk
MS Society Scotland
(UK, SC041990) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,945.00The MS Society works to enable everyone affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) to live life to the full and secure the care and support they need, until we ultimately find a cure.
Parkinson's Improvement Programme
(UK, 1137081) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,940.00The PALMITOYL ASCORBATE PROJECT - PARKINSON'S IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME Research led this Programme to be able to provide a tonic for people with Parkinson's which can help many to a better quality of life. Your donation will help us to assist people whose finances are limited and to continue research
Justlife
(UK, 1140822) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,924.61Justlife aims to raise the aspirations of vulnerable people by opening doorways to healthcare, treatment, housing and employment.
Downs Syndrome - Derby
(UK, 1098847) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,923.29Down's Syndrome - Derby is a charity that is wholly led by people with Down’s Syndrome and their parents. As a result, a fully holistic and locally delivered approach to support is adopted. Activities are numerous and widespread to promote development, inclusion and awareness.
The Urology Foundation
(UK, 1128683) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,922.30Our Vision: Urology care in the UK & Ireland is the best in the world. Our Mission: To develop world-class urology professionals and urology care in the UK & Ireland. We achieve these aims by funding full-time research scholarships, sponsoring training for urologists in excellence in the UK & abroad
Joseph Cooper Trust
(UK, 1156548) Browse events
YTD Raised: £1,917.00This charity has been set up by the parents of Joseph Cooper who battled with his illness for 6 years and eventually passed away in June 2013 aged 14. It was his wishes to set up a charity to help children in a similar situation to himself by providing gifts, treats and financial help to the families during their cancer journey.