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Fabulous Fundraisers – 1981 Reunion Call!

In 1981, Ray Greaves, George Dowling and Gordon McLeod challenged 15 men to ride 100 miles from Newcastle to Leeds to raise money for our legacy charity Childrens Cancer Research Fund. Over the next 16 years, hundreds of riders joined them, helping to raise over £1.7 million.

40 years on, ride organisers, George & Gordon are holding a reunion and would love to see as many bike riders as possible.

Children’s Cancer North Launch Roundup

On the 13th May, Children's Cancer North held its official launch. Featuring performances and discussions with children who have undergone cancer treatment, and talks from leading clinicians and researchers the event set out the plans for the future of the charity.

Launch of Children’s Cancer North

North of England Children's Cancer Research and its sister charity, Children's Cancer Fund, have joined forces to launch on 1st May 2021 as Children's Cancer North. The mission of the new charity is simple: to make life better for children with cancer.

Everest-ers, Assemble!

During October 2020, a number of enthusiastic supporters took on the hardest of our challenges in The Climb - to scale the 8848m height of Everest. Here are some of their stories... UPDATED 25th November.

Fundraiser of the month: John Gardiner

Our fundraiser of the month is a very special man, having raised a very considerable amount for our charity in memory of his grandaughter Emma who sadly passed away from leukaemia after five years of treatment.

5 things that make The Climb good for schools.

With the UK on the verge of more lockdown restrictions, here is a short list of how our virtual event The Climb is good for schools and for those not able to mix with others outside of the household.