The Steve Prescott Foundation was set up by a Totally Inspirational Man Steve Prescott MBE. 7 Years Ago he was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei a Terminal Cancer & sort out to raise funds for The Christie Hospital and the Try Assist Fund. Supporting The SPF changes the lives of so many people.
There are over 7000 newly diagnosed cases of kidney cancer each year in the UK. There is an urgent need for earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment. KCUK seeks to raise public awareness of kidney cancer and to support patients and carers through our new website, newsletters and meetings.
The Aplastic Anaemia Trust supports people who suffer from the bone marrow disease aplastic anaemia, a disease as common as leukaemia and just as deadly. The AAT is the only charity committed to raising money for sufferers of this disease.
Tree of Hope offers hope to the families of sick children in the UK who need specialist medical surgery, treatment, therapy and equipment in order to free them from suffering, giving a better quality to their young lives. England & Wales 1043092 Scotland SCO4261 http://www.treeofhope.org.uk
Aims of the Charity:South Devon Healthcare Charitable Fund is a Registered Charity, established to benefit the patients and staff of South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.Donations received from individuals and organisations are independent of the monies provided by the Government. These charitable donations are a very important source of funds and have produced great benefits for both patients and staff.For example:• Medical and other equipment to support patient care, diagnosis and research. • Refurbishment of ward and other areas to create a better environment and generally enhance patient care. • Those extra comforts for patients not available from other sources such as televisions, trips, holidays, recreational facilities and other entertainments. • Staff welfare, amenities, books, training and education.
We raise money to fund research to finding a cure for Sarcoidosis. It is a rare disease so not a priority for others - so we have to make funding a cure happen. Whilst we find a cure we help by providing online, phone and group support. and detailed information to enable informed decisions.
GRACE Gynae-oncology Research And Clinical Excellence. More than 10,000 women in the UK die of gynaecological cancer each year. GRACE is dedicated to raising awareness of these cancers, providing specialised equipment and undertaking vital research into this desperately neglected area of medicine.
Blue Skies Hospitals Fund supports the best healthcare and the best medical research, on the UK’s premier tourist coast. Our aim is to banish the gloom of illness, allowing everyone to enjoy the blue skies of good health and the Fylde Coast. For the area’s 330,000 residents, and the 12 million or so holidaymakers who visit each year, Blue Skies Hospitals Fund reaches out with help that brightens those lives. The charity underpins the work of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, home to top quality patient services and medical research projects, and the employer of thousands of highly skilled doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals and support staff. The sole purpose of Blue Skies Hospitals Fund is to nurture the provision of quality NHS care on the Fylde Coast. The best technology, the most effective training, the latest research and the highest standards of care: in place and easy to access, should you ever need them.
The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT) supports families and individuals affected by Retinoblastoma (eye cancer). We provide support in many emotional and practical ways, fund research, raise awareness of this potentially fatal disease and campaign for better service provision.
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
The Fund has over 1100 funds for the benefit of patients and staff in the Grampian area. Each hospital, ward, department and speciality has its own individual fund and provides enhanced patient care together with extra facilities and opportunities not available from government funding.
ECHO supports children who are treated at the Evelina Children’s Hospital (part of Guys & St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, London), principally for Congenital Heart Defects but sometimes with more complex health problems as well as their parents/carers and close family. We provide information, friendship and moral support at all times, but particularly when parents may feel alone, isolated and desperate, or when they have immediate worries and concerns and need guidance or advice. We also support, befriend and empower the children themselves as they grow into their teenage years and beyond, to help them take the first steps towards independence in their lives and in their attitude towards their heart condition. Our advocacy provides vital patient voice to help the Trust shape its services for children with heart disease both at the Evelina and within the Adult Congenital Heart Disease service at St. Thomas.
Mikes’ Foundation specialises in helping to provide an education to children who are unlikely otherwise to receive one. This, all over the world. A lot of effort goes into routing every penny raised directly to the benefit of the children.
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.
GAIN supports those affected by GBS, CIDP and associated inflammatory neuropathies.The Charity provides information and support to sufferers and their families, raises awareness of the illnesses amongst medical professionals/ general public.Raises funds for cutting edge research into the illnesses
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 Myotubular Trust raises research funds to find a cure of treatment for those affected by myotular myopathy myopathy, a rare condition which causes profound muscle weakness.
World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) is the principal UK charity dedicated to the prevention of cancer through research into the promotion of a healthy diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight management. We create awareness of the link between diet and cancer risk and funds vital research.
The Lord Wandsworth Foundation offers assisted boarding at LWC to children who have lost the support of a parent through death, divorce or abandonment. Since the Foundation was established in 1912 over 2500 children have been supported - please help us to support the Foundationers of the future.
A place of education, religion, learning and research.
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.
We will become Scotland’s leading University celebrated internationally for the quality of our graduates and the impact of our research.
Chai Cancer Care is the Jewish community’s cancer support organisation, providing a range of services including counselling, therapies, complementary therapies, helpline, a comprehensive programme of social and physical activities, advocacy and advice as well as expert lectures. Services are available to patients, their family and friends. Since starting the page we have expanded our services and Based at its Centre in Hendon, services are also available in the Redbridge Jewish Community Centre, South London (Nightingale), Greater Manchester (Heathlands), Glasgow (Walton Community Centre) and in people’s homes. Chai’s specialist professional staff is augmented by a team of trained volunteers. Chai Cancer Care is an independent organisation serving the entire Jewish community and is reliant on voluntary contributions.
To provide funds for the relief of persons suffering from cancer and lymphoma and those bereaved by the same. Also to provide financial assistance to young persons working within the mining industry and to promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
We help everyone to prevent and recover from cancer through Breast Cancer Partnership, Children's Cancer Recovery Project & our umbrella services. We understand people need immediate support & give cancer patients and their families financial security, hope and valued advice when they need it most.