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Keep up to date with all the latest from Children’s Cancer North, and see our legacy stories from NECCR. Get in touch if you would like to share any stories with us.

In memory of Sophie, a brave girl lost to cancer

15 Jun 2022

Sophie Welburn was just 4 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare inoperable tumour in her brain. Eight and a half months after diagnosis, Sophie peacefully passed away. Her parents, Louise and Chris, felt it was important to raise awareness through telling Sophie’s story.

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Eco-friendly Medals for Children’s Cancer Run

05 May 2022

With it being our 39th Children’s Cancer Run in Newcastle in less than just two weeks, we’ve made a conscious effort to supply sustainable medals for our runners. Have a look at how our medals have evolved through the years and how you can get your hands on this year’s medal.

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I’m Heather, our Marketing Manager #MeetTheTeam

12 Apr 2022

Hi, I’m Heather, and in this edition of #MeetTheTeam I’ll tell you about my long-standing connection to the charity, what I primarily do here and what I do outside of my role.

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Apprentices raise £610 doing Catbells walk in the Lake District

31 Mar 2022

Business Administration Apprentices at System People did the beautiful Catbells walk in a bid to raise money for our charity, whilst also celebrating National Apprenticeship Week.

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Abigail Hewison is our amazing Events Manager

30 Mar 2022

Meet Abigail, Children’s Cancer North Events Manager. She came to us with masses of events management experience, having worked for the Great Run Company previously. Read her #MeetTheTeam blog which also talks about her six years between the mountains of West Canada and France.

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Providing animation on the children’s cancer ward

30 Mar 2022

I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Madge, Animation Practitioner and owner of AnimateCity. Children’s Cancer North funds Tom to provide animation creativity and fun for the children and young people in treatment on the children’s cancer ward at The Great North Children’s Hospital.

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