Children's Cancer North
@childcancernth.bsky.social
Making life better for children with cancer through funding revolutionary research at Newcastle University's Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre and providing support to children on wards 4 & 14 at the Great North Children's Hospital.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Children’s Cancer North Celebrates event, recognising those who are at the heart of our community 🧡
📸 Read more and find out the 2025 recipients of the Ian Birtwistle Fundraiser of the Year Award - https://loom.ly/46NE9VM
📸 Read more and find out the 2025 recipients of the Ian Birtwistle Fundraiser of the Year Award - https://loom.ly/46NE9VM
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Children’s Cancer North Celebrates event, recognising those who are at the heart of our community 🧡
📸 Read more and find out the 2025 recipients of the Ian Birtwistle Fundraiser of the Year Award - https://loom.ly/46NE9VM
📸 Read more and find out the 2025 recipients of the Ian Birtwistle Fundraiser of the Year Award - https://loom.ly/46NE9VM
Less than one week until our #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! 🎄
From midday 2–9 Dec, your donation will be doubled to help us send >45 families facing childhood cancer away to Center Parcs.
Double your impact & make a difference! Donate from the 2nd of Dec 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
From midday 2–9 Dec, your donation will be doubled to help us send >45 families facing childhood cancer away to Center Parcs.
Double your impact & make a difference! Donate from the 2nd of Dec 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
November 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Less than one week until our #BigGiveChristmasChallenge! 🎄
From midday 2–9 Dec, your donation will be doubled to help us send >45 families facing childhood cancer away to Center Parcs.
Double your impact & make a difference! Donate from the 2nd of Dec 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
From midday 2–9 Dec, your donation will be doubled to help us send >45 families facing childhood cancer away to Center Parcs.
Double your impact & make a difference! Donate from the 2nd of Dec 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
Huge thanks to everyone who ran, donated, and supported #TeamCCN at the RunThrough Sunderland 10k! 🧡 Your dedication truly helps children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. Special thanks to our event charity partner Northern Gas and Power too!
📸 View our photos - https://loom.ly/AaX6PAc
📸 View our photos - https://loom.ly/AaX6PAc
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Huge thanks to everyone who ran, donated, and supported #TeamCCN at the RunThrough Sunderland 10k! 🧡 Your dedication truly helps children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. Special thanks to our event charity partner Northern Gas and Power too!
📸 View our photos - https://loom.ly/AaX6PAc
📸 View our photos - https://loom.ly/AaX6PAc
The countdown to Christmas has begun! 🎄✨ We’ve teamed up with For The Love Of The North & local artists to create greetings cards, tea towels, baubles and more! Every purchase makes life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria 🧡
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
November 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The countdown to Christmas has begun! 🎄✨ We’ve teamed up with For The Love Of The North & local artists to create greetings cards, tea towels, baubles and more! Every purchase makes life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria 🧡
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
Support Children’s Cancer North and take on a challenge in 2026!
🏃♀️ 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
⛰️ Hike, Trek
✈️ Skydive
Join us and help make life better for children and young people with cancer in the North East & Cumbria 🧡
More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
🏃♀️ 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
⛰️ Hike, Trek
✈️ Skydive
Join us and help make life better for children and young people with cancer in the North East & Cumbria 🧡
More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Support Children’s Cancer North and take on a challenge in 2026!
🏃♀️ 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
⛰️ Hike, Trek
✈️ Skydive
Join us and help make life better for children and young people with cancer in the North East & Cumbria 🧡
More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
🏃♀️ 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon
⛰️ Hike, Trek
✈️ Skydive
Join us and help make life better for children and young people with cancer in the North East & Cumbria 🧡
More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support #TeamCCN at the Sunderland 10k this Sunday (23 Nov)! 🎉
Join us at Roker Cliff Park from 08:30 to cheer on runners, hand out jelly babies, and bring the energy.
Interested? Email events@childrenscancernorth.org.uk 👏
Join us at Roker Cliff Park from 08:30 to cheer on runners, hand out jelly babies, and bring the energy.
Interested? Email events@childrenscancernorth.org.uk 👏
November 20, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support #TeamCCN at the Sunderland 10k this Sunday (23 Nov)! 🎉
Join us at Roker Cliff Park from 08:30 to cheer on runners, hand out jelly babies, and bring the energy.
Interested? Email events@childrenscancernorth.org.uk 👏
Join us at Roker Cliff Park from 08:30 to cheer on runners, hand out jelly babies, and bring the energy.
Interested? Email events@childrenscancernorth.org.uk 👏
🎁 Give the gift of a family break this Christmas! Every donation to Children’s Cancer North from 2–9 Dec will be doubled thanks to our matched funders The Big Give Trust North East Fund and The Encore Group 🙏
Help us raise £30k to support >45 families in 2026 🧡 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
Help us raise £30k to support >45 families in 2026 🧡 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
November 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
🎁 Give the gift of a family break this Christmas! Every donation to Children’s Cancer North from 2–9 Dec will be doubled thanks to our matched funders The Big Give Trust North East Fund and The Encore Group 🙏
Help us raise £30k to support >45 families in 2026 🧡 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
Help us raise £30k to support >45 families in 2026 🧡 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
We’re feeling the festive magic already! 🌟
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House on Friday. 🎉
Special thanks to Leica Biosystems for donating advent calendars & selection boxes, and to Eileen Athey for her generous donations as well 🧡
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House on Friday. 🎉
Special thanks to Leica Biosystems for donating advent calendars & selection boxes, and to Eileen Athey for her generous donations as well 🧡
November 18, 2025 at 5:10 PM
We’re feeling the festive magic already! 🌟
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House on Friday. 🎉
Special thanks to Leica Biosystems for donating advent calendars & selection boxes, and to Eileen Athey for her generous donations as well 🧡
A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House on Friday. 🎉
Special thanks to Leica Biosystems for donating advent calendars & selection boxes, and to Eileen Athey for her generous donations as well 🧡
Support CCN with easyfundraising! Shop with 8,000+ retailers and we’ll receive free charity cashback through your transactions! 🎁 Plus if you register via their app this month we'll receive a bonus £2!
Help make Black Friday & Christmas shopping even more special 🧡
https://loom.ly/IhWePiY
Help make Black Friday & Christmas shopping even more special 🧡
https://loom.ly/IhWePiY
November 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Support CCN with easyfundraising! Shop with 8,000+ retailers and we’ll receive free charity cashback through your transactions! 🎁 Plus if you register via their app this month we'll receive a bonus £2!
Help make Black Friday & Christmas shopping even more special 🧡
https://loom.ly/IhWePiY
Help make Black Friday & Christmas shopping even more special 🧡
https://loom.ly/IhWePiY
We’re incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous £1,000 donation supporting our cause 🧡 They joined us to tour the CCN Laboratories at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, along with Cllr Adam Walker from Newcastle City Council, to see the impact it makes funding research 🔬
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to Persimmon Homes for their generous £1,000 donation supporting our cause 🧡 They joined us to tour the CCN Laboratories at the Wolfson Childhood Cancer Research Centre, along with Cllr Adam Walker from Newcastle City Council, to see the impact it makes funding research 🔬
🎄 Nominate Children’s Cancer North to win £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving! 🎁
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Every nomination counts so please share to help make life better for children with cancer 🧡
Existing nominations in 2025 already count in these draws
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Every nomination counts so please share to help make life better for children with cancer 🧡
Existing nominations in 2025 already count in these draws
November 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🎄 Nominate Children’s Cancer North to win £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s 12 Days of Giving! 🎁
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Every nomination counts so please share to help make life better for children with cancer 🧡
Existing nominations in 2025 already count in these draws
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Every nomination counts so please share to help make life better for children with cancer 🧡
Existing nominations in 2025 already count in these draws
🏃♂️ Schools, get ready for the 2026 Children’s Cancer Run!
Join us on Sunday, 17 May at Newcastle Racecourse for a day of running, activities and fun, all whilst supporting Children’s Cancer North!
Register your school today with code SCHOOL26 👉 https://loom.ly/6KTm-0A
Join us on Sunday, 17 May at Newcastle Racecourse for a day of running, activities and fun, all whilst supporting Children’s Cancer North!
Register your school today with code SCHOOL26 👉 https://loom.ly/6KTm-0A
November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🏃♂️ Schools, get ready for the 2026 Children’s Cancer Run!
Join us on Sunday, 17 May at Newcastle Racecourse for a day of running, activities and fun, all whilst supporting Children’s Cancer North!
Register your school today with code SCHOOL26 👉 https://loom.ly/6KTm-0A
Join us on Sunday, 17 May at Newcastle Racecourse for a day of running, activities and fun, all whilst supporting Children’s Cancer North!
Register your school today with code SCHOOL26 👉 https://loom.ly/6KTm-0A
Join us for our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House, Newcastle University on Nov 14th, 10am-2pm. Bring along friends, family, or colleagues and win some festive prizes! 🎁🍫
We’ll also have Christmas merch on sale too - from greetings cards & baubles, to clothing & gifts! 🧡
We’ll also have Christmas merch on sale too - from greetings cards & baubles, to clothing & gifts! 🧡
November 7, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Join us for our Christmas Tombola at the Boiler House, Newcastle University on Nov 14th, 10am-2pm. Bring along friends, family, or colleagues and win some festive prizes! 🎁🍫
We’ll also have Christmas merch on sale too - from greetings cards & baubles, to clothing & gifts! 🧡
We’ll also have Christmas merch on sale too - from greetings cards & baubles, to clothing & gifts! 🧡
Double Your Impact for Children's Cancer North! From Dec 2nd to 9th, donations will be matched during The Big Give Christmas Challenge! Here are some fun fundraising ideas: 🎅Christmas Jumper Day 🍪Festive Bake Sale 🎁Gift Wrapping Station ☕Hot Chocolate Stand
More info: https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
More info: https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
November 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Double Your Impact for Children's Cancer North! From Dec 2nd to 9th, donations will be matched during The Big Give Christmas Challenge! Here are some fun fundraising ideas: 🎅Christmas Jumper Day 🍪Festive Bake Sale 🎁Gift Wrapping Station ☕Hot Chocolate Stand
More info: https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
More info: https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
🌟🧡 Is your company or workplace ready to champion a cause that transforms children's lives? Join top businesses in the North East and Cumbria by making Children's Cancer North your charity of choice for 2026.
For more information, contact tiago@childrenscancernorth.org.uk.
For more information, contact tiago@childrenscancernorth.org.uk.
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🌟🧡 Is your company or workplace ready to champion a cause that transforms children's lives? Join top businesses in the North East and Cumbria by making Children's Cancer North your charity of choice for 2026.
For more information, contact tiago@childrenscancernorth.org.uk.
For more information, contact tiago@childrenscancernorth.org.uk.
Families affected by childhood cancer are invited to an important gathering on Nov 22nd with Dr Liz Day. This event will focus on the experiences of children who have undergone bone marrow transplants and received care in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). 🧡
November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Families affected by childhood cancer are invited to an important gathering on Nov 22nd with Dr Liz Day. This event will focus on the experiences of children who have undergone bone marrow transplants and received care in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). 🧡
It’s Trustees' Week and we're shining a spotlight on our amazing trustees at Children’s Cancer North. Their dedication and passion play a crucial role in supporting children and families affected by cancer in the North East and Cumbria. Thank you for making a difference! 🙌🧡
November 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It’s Trustees' Week and we're shining a spotlight on our amazing trustees at Children’s Cancer North. Their dedication and passion play a crucial role in supporting children and families affected by cancer in the North East and Cumbria. Thank you for making a difference! 🙌🧡
It's all treats and no tricks at CCN this Halloween! 🎃
We’re excited to launch our new 2025 greetings card designs - Penshaw Monument and Aira Force 🎄 Plus some new faces have joined our festive clothing range! ☃️
Shop for cards, clothing, gifts, baubles and more here: https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
We’re excited to launch our new 2025 greetings card designs - Penshaw Monument and Aira Force 🎄 Plus some new faces have joined our festive clothing range! ☃️
Shop for cards, clothing, gifts, baubles and more here: https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's all treats and no tricks at CCN this Halloween! 🎃
We’re excited to launch our new 2025 greetings card designs - Penshaw Monument and Aira Force 🎄 Plus some new faces have joined our festive clothing range! ☃️
Shop for cards, clothing, gifts, baubles and more here: https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
We’re excited to launch our new 2025 greetings card designs - Penshaw Monument and Aira Force 🎄 Plus some new faces have joined our festive clothing range! ☃️
Shop for cards, clothing, gifts, baubles and more here: https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
🌟 We’re excited to launch our new Community Wall!🌟
🎉 Share your amazing fundraising stories & photos 📸, inspire others 🧡, promote your activities 📣, and celebrate your achievements 🏆 with Children’s Cancer North.
Add yours today! 👉 https://loom.ly/cx6noUU
🎉 Share your amazing fundraising stories & photos 📸, inspire others 🧡, promote your activities 📣, and celebrate your achievements 🏆 with Children’s Cancer North.
Add yours today! 👉 https://loom.ly/cx6noUU
October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🌟 We’re excited to launch our new Community Wall!🌟
🎉 Share your amazing fundraising stories & photos 📸, inspire others 🧡, promote your activities 📣, and celebrate your achievements 🏆 with Children’s Cancer North.
Add yours today! 👉 https://loom.ly/cx6noUU
🎉 Share your amazing fundraising stories & photos 📸, inspire others 🧡, promote your activities 📣, and celebrate your achievements 🏆 with Children’s Cancer North.
Add yours today! 👉 https://loom.ly/cx6noUU
This is your last chance to join #TeamCCN and our event charity partner Northern Gas and Power Ltd at the Sunderland 10k on 23rd Nov. Wear our festive top with pride and help make life better for families affected by childhood cancer in our region 🧡
Sign up by 16th Nov 🔗 https://loom.ly/6kE01xc
Sign up by 16th Nov 🔗 https://loom.ly/6kE01xc
October 29, 2025 at 12:10 PM
This is your last chance to join #TeamCCN and our event charity partner Northern Gas and Power Ltd at the Sunderland 10k on 23rd Nov. Wear our festive top with pride and help make life better for families affected by childhood cancer in our region 🧡
Sign up by 16th Nov 🔗 https://loom.ly/6kE01xc
Sign up by 16th Nov 🔗 https://loom.ly/6kE01xc
🍦 A huge thank you to Ciccarelli Artisan Gelato for creating their Orange Ripple Crunch ice cream sold in support of our cause! Since its launch, they’ve raised £3,500 to help fund vital research & provide support for children affected by cancer in the North East and Cumbria 🧡
October 24, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🍦 A huge thank you to Ciccarelli Artisan Gelato for creating their Orange Ripple Crunch ice cream sold in support of our cause! Since its launch, they’ve raised £3,500 to help fund vital research & provide support for children affected by cancer in the North East and Cumbria 🧡
❄️ Make a big impact this December! From midday Dec 2nd to midday Dec 9th, double your donation and impact with The Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge🎄
Find out more and help us to give the gift of a family break to children living with cancer 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
Find out more and help us to give the gift of a family break to children living with cancer 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
October 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM
❄️ Make a big impact this December! From midday Dec 2nd to midday Dec 9th, double your donation and impact with The Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge🎄
Find out more and help us to give the gift of a family break to children living with cancer 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
Find out more and help us to give the gift of a family break to children living with cancer 👉 https://loom.ly/X_Qi6PY
A huge thank you to Cleo Rimmer for raising £2,620 during her Charity Walk, celebrating 10 years of survivorship from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, in support of Children's Cancer North. Your efforts are truly making children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria! 🧡🌟🙏
October 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A huge thank you to Cleo Rimmer for raising £2,620 during her Charity Walk, celebrating 10 years of survivorship from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, in support of Children's Cancer North. Your efforts are truly making children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria! 🧡🌟🙏
🌟 Run for Children’s Cancer North in 2026 🌟
🏃♂️ Newcastle 10K - 17 Jan
🏃♂️ Paris Half Marathon - 8 Mar
🏃♀️ Manchester Marathon - 19 Apr
Run for us to help make life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
🏃♂️ Newcastle 10K - 17 Jan
🏃♂️ Paris Half Marathon - 8 Mar
🏃♀️ Manchester Marathon - 19 Apr
Run for us to help make life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
October 17, 2025 at 9:59 AM
🌟 Run for Children’s Cancer North in 2026 🌟
🏃♂️ Newcastle 10K - 17 Jan
🏃♂️ Paris Half Marathon - 8 Mar
🏃♀️ Manchester Marathon - 19 Apr
Run for us to help make life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
🏃♂️ Newcastle 10K - 17 Jan
🏃♂️ Paris Half Marathon - 8 Mar
🏃♀️ Manchester Marathon - 19 Apr
Run for us to help make life better for children with cancer in the North East and Cumbria. More info: https://loom.ly/oCWRRjs
A huge thank you to the teachers & school staff who joined us for our Teachers’ Training Day last week. Joined by experts from Great North Children’s Cancer Unit, we discussed the impact childhood cancer can have on pupils & support that schools can provide them and siblings 🧡
October 15, 2025 at 9:10 AM
A huge thank you to the teachers & school staff who joined us for our Teachers’ Training Day last week. Joined by experts from Great North Children’s Cancer Unit, we discussed the impact childhood cancer can have on pupils & support that schools can provide them and siblings 🧡