CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association

We are CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association, a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer 💛 We bring together the cancer community. Pulling together to find treatments, better care and cures for children and young people’s cancer. Head to our website to find out more: www.cclg.org.uk Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #CCLG #CYPCancer #CYPCancerAssociation

“Our story didn’t have a happy ending, but it’s important to us that out of a sad time, we can do some good not just as a family but as a community.”    Nate Gidman was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, in 2020, shortly before his fourth birthday. Despite undergoing months of gruelling high-dose chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, he died in February 2022.    Since his death, the annual Nate Gidman Memorial Match has been raising funds for CCLG with his parents, Phil and Nicola, determined to help other families of children with cancer 💛    With many of the players involved being fellow fans of Tranmere, Nate’s match takes place yearly on the morning of the club’s closest home game to the anniversary of his death.     This year’s contest took place at New Ferry Park on February 15, with Nate’s Rovers coming out 7-3 winners against Sands United Ipswich, a team comprised of fathers impacted by baby loss – raising more than £4,000 for CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association. Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #CCLG #CYPCancer #CYPCancerAssociation #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth

Is childhood cancer inherited? 🧬 Most childhood cancers aren't, but there is a small number of patients who have inherited an increased risk of developing cancer. Join us for our next CCLG Research Talk to learn more about when childhood cancer runs in the family from Dr Mette Jorgensen. 🗓️ 19 March 2025 ⌚ 7 pm Mette is a leading Paediatric Oncologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust and works with families whose children have a higher risk of developing cancer, helping to catch it as early as possible. Everyone is welcome to join and ask questions! Sign up for your free place now: https://bit.ly/43bTa1G Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #CCLG #CCLGResearchTalk #CYPCancer #CYPCancerAssociation

Cancer affects the lives of over 4,000 children and young people every year. Today, we celebrate all women who support our mission to create a brighter future for children and young people with cancer 💛 A huge thank you to the healthcare professionals, doctors, nurses, researchers and all the women whose tireless dedication is improving treatment and care for young cancer patients. Learn what it's like to be a woman in scientific research from Professor Chris Halsey: https://bit.ly/3QQyF34 Share a message of support below. Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #InternationalWomensDay #CCLG #CYPCancerAssociation

"Try to keep making happy memories. Even in the hardest times, there are still moments of happiness." James, pictured on the right, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumour, in 2024 when he was seven years old. Katie, James's mum, shared: "Up until a month before his diagnosis, James was a healthy and active child. Before he became unwell, he enjoyed playing football for a local team and practising kickboxing. As a passionate football fan, he has always supported Nottingham Forest, and we’re incredibly grateful to the club for their kindness and support. "James first became ill with frequent sickness and headaches. He was being sick several times a day — sometimes up to ten times. Over three weeks, we visited the GP, called 111, went to the out-of-hours medical centre multiple times and visited A&E. "At first, doctors told us it was migraines, then later suspected reflux. I didn’t know the signs of brain tumours, but I knew something was wrong. I kept pushing for answers until the paediatric team at the hospital finally saw us. "At the hospital, James underwent an MRI scan, and that was when we found out he had a brain tumour. The cancer had spread to both his brain and spine. The doctors suspected metastatic medulloblastoma but couldn’t provide a formal diagnosis until they completed further testing about a month later. Hearing this news turned our world upside down. "In the weeks following his diagnosis, James underwent several operations. After his first surgery, James couldn’t walk or move his legs much. He started chemotherapy shortly after his fourth surgery, and two weeks later, he began radiotherapy. "About three to four weeks after completing radiotherapy, James began to improve. For the first time in months, we were finally able to go home as a family." Read James's full story and order or download our free information booklet: https://bit.ly/3DpTMWV Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth #CCLG #CYPCancerAssociation

We have big news! 📣 We're thrilled to announce a significant step forward in our mission to create a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG) and Teenagers and Young Adults with Cancer (TYAC) have merged their memberships to form a new professional association. Introducing CCLG: The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association. As part of this exciting new chapter, we've launched a new website and brand identity that reflects our commitment to funding and leading pioneering research, providing trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer and their families, and bringing together professionals to improve treatment, care, and outcomes. Ashley | Samuel | Georgina | Claire | Naomi | Phil | Amy | Sharon | Ellie | Tina | Rob | Jeanette | Hannah | Lizzie | Harman | Becky | | Vicki | Juliet | Jo-Fen #CCLG #CYPCancer #CYPCancerAssociation #CYPCancerResearch

Over the past six decades, researchers have achieved incredible progress – boosting survival rates so that more children with cancer survive than ever before! 🎗️ But we're not done yet - we want all children to have safe and effective treatments so that they can not only survive but also thrive. So, what have we done so far, and what does the future hold? Dive into the world of progress through survivorship, holistic care and ground-breaking treatments in our Research Roundup blog: https://bit.ly/49bI6RR #CCLG #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerResearch

Is childhood cancer inherited? 🧬 Most childhood cancers aren't, but there is a small number of patients who have inherited an increased risk of developing cancer. Join us for our next CCLG Research Talk from Dr Mette Jorgensen to learn more about when childhood cancer runs in the family. 🗓️ 19 March 2025 ⌚ 7 pm Mette is a leading Paediatric Oncologist at Great Ormond Street Hospital and works with families whose children have a higher risk of developing cancer, helping to catch it as early as possible. Everyone is welcome to join and ask questions! 💬 Register for free: https://bit.ly/43bTa1G #CCLG #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerResearch

Join our free research webinar to learn how researchers are helping babies with leukaemia! 🎗️💻 🗓️ TODAY ⌚ Time: 7 PM We're excited to welcome Dr Cristina Pina and Dr Sabrina Tosi as they discuss their research — funded by The Little Princess Trust — on acute myeloid leukaemia, a cancer more common in very young patients. Their goal is to discover new and effective treatments for those whose leukaemia did not respond to chemotherapy. Whether you’re a parent, supporter, healthcare professional, or researcher, we invite you to join us and learn more about childhood cancer research. Register now for free: https://bit.ly/4b0lUMS #CCLG #ChildhoodCancer #ChildhoodCancerResearch #Leukaemia

Learn how researchers are helping babies with leukaemia 🎗️ Join us for our next CCLG Research Talk: 🔬 Our journey into childhood leukaemia research 🗓️ 26 February 2025 ⌚ 7 pm Dr Cristina Pina and Dr Sabrina Tosi will be talking about their research, funded by The Little Princess Trust, into acute myeloid leukaemia, which is more common in very young patients. They hope to discover new and effective treatments for patients whose leukaemia didn't respond to chemotherapy. Everyone is welcome to join us to discover more about the world of research 🌍 Register now for your free place: https://bit.ly/4b0lUMS #CCLG #CCLGResearchTalk #ChildhoodCancerResearch #Leukaemia