Children with Cancer UK (formerly Children with Leukaemia) is a United Kingdom-based charity dedicated to raising money for research and providing care for children with cancer and their families. It was founded on 12 February, 1988.
Goal[]
The aims of their research projects are to understand what causes children to get cancer and to develop improved treatments. The charity also organises days out and parties for families affected by childhood cancer.
History[]
Children with Cancer UK was established in 1987 by Eddie and Marion O’Gorman and their family in memory of their son, Paul, who died from leukemia.
Involvement with Mr. Men[]
On 23 February, 2017, Children with Cancer UK launched Mr. Men Little Miss: Virtual Run which took place through the month of March[1] with the an ad for the event being aired on 8 February, 2017[2].
The Mr. Men and Little Misses also helped Children with Cancer UK in December 2018 with a second virtual run during the holiday season[3]
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References[]
- ↑ https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/02/23/children-cancer-uk-launches-mr-men-little-miss-virtual-run/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC94yQaRcGw&ab_channel=ChildrenwithCancerUK
- ↑ https://www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk/how-you-can-help/cancer-charity-events/mr-men-little-miss-virtual-run/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw-IWkBhBTEiwA2exyO73Go_FI_VJ8kX9t-ZITEyjqS6ZbR03-sUoUl1JZzQNQsUyaLd2UhhoCHIEQAvD_BwE