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.
After a wonderful year, the Children's Cancer North team are taking a festive break! 🧡
We're closed from today, 19th Dec, and will reopen on 5th Jan. Emails & notifications won't be monitored, but we'll respond when we're back.
Wishing you all a joyful festive season! ☃️❄️🎅
We're closed from today, 19th Dec, and will reopen on 5th Jan. Emails & notifications won't be monitored, but we'll respond when we're back.
Wishing you all a joyful festive season! ☃️❄️🎅
December 19, 2025 at 12:30 PM
After a wonderful year, the Children's Cancer North team are taking a festive break! 🧡
We're closed from today, 19th Dec, and will reopen on 5th Jan. Emails & notifications won't be monitored, but we'll respond when we're back.
Wishing you all a joyful festive season! ☃️❄️🎅
We're closed from today, 19th Dec, and will reopen on 5th Jan. Emails & notifications won't be monitored, but we'll respond when we're back.
Wishing you all a joyful festive season! ☃️❄️🎅
THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🎅🎄🎁
The countdown is on... our Christmas Animation & Film premieres 1pm Xmas Day on our Facebook & Instagram pages 🤩
Here's a sneak peak of our team joining the action on wards 4 & 14, led by Children's Cancer North funded animation specialist Tom Madge!
The countdown is on... our Christmas Animation & Film premieres 1pm Xmas Day on our Facebook & Instagram pages 🤩
Here's a sneak peak of our team joining the action on wards 4 & 14, led by Children's Cancer North funded animation specialist Tom Madge!
December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
THE BIG DAY IS ALMOST HERE! 🎅🎄🎁
The countdown is on... our Christmas Animation & Film premieres 1pm Xmas Day on our Facebook & Instagram pages 🤩
Here's a sneak peak of our team joining the action on wards 4 & 14, led by Children's Cancer North funded animation specialist Tom Madge!
The countdown is on... our Christmas Animation & Film premieres 1pm Xmas Day on our Facebook & Instagram pages 🤩
Here's a sneak peak of our team joining the action on wards 4 & 14, led by Children's Cancer North funded animation specialist Tom Madge!
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of Corey's Smile, created in loving memory of Corey Lewis Duncan.
Corey's Smile has brought people together by organising a variety of charity events to make life better for children with cancer, raising an incredible £16,000 🧡
Corey's Smile has brought people together by organising a variety of charity events to make life better for children with cancer, raising an incredible £16,000 🧡
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We are incredibly grateful for the dedication of Corey's Smile, created in loving memory of Corey Lewis Duncan.
Corey's Smile has brought people together by organising a variety of charity events to make life better for children with cancer, raising an incredible £16,000 🧡
Corey's Smile has brought people together by organising a variety of charity events to make life better for children with cancer, raising an incredible £16,000 🧡
Last week, teens from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children's Hospital enjoyed a festive night of mini golf and pizza at Junkyard Golf! 🎄⛳️
Thank you to our supporters for helping make moments like these possible 🧡
Thank you to our supporters for helping make moments like these possible 🧡
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Last week, teens from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children's Hospital enjoyed a festive night of mini golf and pizza at Junkyard Golf! 🎄⛳️
Thank you to our supporters for helping make moments like these possible 🧡
Thank you to our supporters for helping make moments like these possible 🧡
Huge thanks to Leica Biosystems! This year, they raised an amazing £13,417 for Children’s Cancer North, over double last year's total! From bake sales and raffles to hiking adventures and donated gifts, their support is truly inspiring. Thank you for making life better for children with cancer! 🧡
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Huge thanks to Leica Biosystems! This year, they raised an amazing £13,417 for Children’s Cancer North, over double last year's total! From bake sales and raffles to hiking adventures and donated gifts, their support is truly inspiring. Thank you for making life better for children with cancer! 🧡
We had an absolutely amazing time at our Christmas party for patients aged 0-8 from Wards 4 & 14 at the RVI, and their siblings.
Set in the heart of the Great North Museum: Hancock, and with visits from both Stitch and Santa, the day was unforgettable for all thanks to our incredible donors! 🎅🧡
Set in the heart of the Great North Museum: Hancock, and with visits from both Stitch and Santa, the day was unforgettable for all thanks to our incredible donors! 🎅🧡
December 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We had an absolutely amazing time at our Christmas party for patients aged 0-8 from Wards 4 & 14 at the RVI, and their siblings.
Set in the heart of the Great North Museum: Hancock, and with visits from both Stitch and Santa, the day was unforgettable for all thanks to our incredible donors! 🎅🧡
Set in the heart of the Great North Museum: Hancock, and with visits from both Stitch and Santa, the day was unforgettable for all thanks to our incredible donors! 🎅🧡
🏃♂️ Support Children’s Cancer North at the Edinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon on 24 May 2026.
Open to all levels, challenge yourself and help children affected by cancer in the North East & Cumbria. Secure your spot for an unforgettable run! 🏅
Register: loom.ly/3TW3FJo
Open to all levels, challenge yourself and help children affected by cancer in the North East & Cumbria. Secure your spot for an unforgettable run! 🏅
Register: loom.ly/3TW3FJo
December 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🏃♂️ Support Children’s Cancer North at the Edinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon on 24 May 2026.
Open to all levels, challenge yourself and help children affected by cancer in the North East & Cumbria. Secure your spot for an unforgettable run! 🏅
Register: loom.ly/3TW3FJo
Open to all levels, challenge yourself and help children affected by cancer in the North East & Cumbria. Secure your spot for an unforgettable run! 🏅
Register: loom.ly/3TW3FJo
With Christmas only a few weeks away, this is your last chance to grab some unique festive gifts! Cards, tea towels, baubles & more created with For The Love Of The North & talented local artists 🎁
Order before our shop closes on 17th Dec 🎅
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
Order before our shop closes on 17th Dec 🎅
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
December 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
With Christmas only a few weeks away, this is your last chance to grab some unique festive gifts! Cards, tea towels, baubles & more created with For The Love Of The North & talented local artists 🎁
Order before our shop closes on 17th Dec 🎅
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
Order before our shop closes on 17th Dec 🎅
https://loom.ly/MMn3PT0
🙌 Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, we've surpassed our £30,000 target during our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
Over 45 families affected by childhood cancer from across the North East & Cumbria will get to enjoy unforgettable moments together at Center Parcs in 2026 🧡
Over 45 families affected by childhood cancer from across the North East & Cumbria will get to enjoy unforgettable moments together at Center Parcs in 2026 🧡
December 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🙌 Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, we've surpassed our £30,000 target during our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge!
Over 45 families affected by childhood cancer from across the North East & Cumbria will get to enjoy unforgettable moments together at Center Parcs in 2026 🧡
Over 45 families affected by childhood cancer from across the North East & Cumbria will get to enjoy unforgettable moments together at Center Parcs in 2026 🧡
What an incredible day we shared at Mulligan’s Mini Golf! 🏌️♀️
Thanks to our amazing donors and fundraisers, the 9–12 year olds from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children’s Hospital enjoyed the most memorable Christmas party! 🎅
Check out the festive highlights below! 🎄🎉
Thanks to our amazing donors and fundraisers, the 9–12 year olds from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children’s Hospital enjoyed the most memorable Christmas party! 🎅
Check out the festive highlights below! 🎄🎉
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
What an incredible day we shared at Mulligan’s Mini Golf! 🏌️♀️
Thanks to our amazing donors and fundraisers, the 9–12 year olds from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children’s Hospital enjoyed the most memorable Christmas party! 🎅
Check out the festive highlights below! 🎄🎉
Thanks to our amazing donors and fundraisers, the 9–12 year olds from Wards 4 & 14 at Great North Children’s Hospital enjoyed the most memorable Christmas party! 🎅
Check out the festive highlights below! 🎄🎉
⏳ There's only 24 hours left to double your donations to Children's Cancer North!
Help us give families facing childhood cancer a much-needed escape and chance to make memories far from hospital rooms and treatment routines 🧡
Double your impact today - https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help us give families facing childhood cancer a much-needed escape and chance to make memories far from hospital rooms and treatment routines 🧡
Double your impact today - https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⏳ There's only 24 hours left to double your donations to Children's Cancer North!
Help us give families facing childhood cancer a much-needed escape and chance to make memories far from hospital rooms and treatment routines 🧡
Double your impact today - https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help us give families facing childhood cancer a much-needed escape and chance to make memories far from hospital rooms and treatment routines 🧡
Double your impact today - https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Childhood cancer affects the entire family, especially siblings who can often feel overlooked whilst focus is on the child receiving treatment.
Help us provide family breaks to create laughter, fun & precious memories for those in the toughest of times 🧡 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help us provide family breaks to create laughter, fun & precious memories for those in the toughest of times 🧡 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Childhood cancer affects the entire family, especially siblings who can often feel overlooked whilst focus is on the child receiving treatment.
Help us provide family breaks to create laughter, fun & precious memories for those in the toughest of times 🧡 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help us provide family breaks to create laughter, fun & precious memories for those in the toughest of times 🧡 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
This week, we aim to raise £30,000 to give >45 families affected by childhood cancer a much-needed break 🧡 Every donation counts and with Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge, your gift is DOUBLED until 12pm 9 Dec 🙌
Double your impact today! 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Double your impact today! 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
This week, we aim to raise £30,000 to give >45 families affected by childhood cancer a much-needed break 🧡 Every donation counts and with Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge, your gift is DOUBLED until 12pm 9 Dec 🙌
Double your impact today! 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Double your impact today! 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Make a festive impact with Children's Cancer North! 🎄
Nominate us by Dec 15 in the #MovementForGood prize draw and we could win £1,000! Every nomination boosts our chances, so spread the word and help us continue to support children with cancer 🧡
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Nominate us by Dec 15 in the #MovementForGood prize draw and we could win £1,000! Every nomination boosts our chances, so spread the word and help us continue to support children with cancer 🧡
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
December 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Make a festive impact with Children's Cancer North! 🎄
Nominate us by Dec 15 in the #MovementForGood prize draw and we could win £1,000! Every nomination boosts our chances, so spread the word and help us continue to support children with cancer 🧡
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Nominate us by Dec 15 in the #MovementForGood prize draw and we could win £1,000! Every nomination boosts our chances, so spread the word and help us continue to support children with cancer 🧡
👉 https://loom.ly/A6eSR4Y
Time for family matters! Share your favourite way to spend #CCNFamily time with your loved ones in the comments 🧡
You can help gift families facing childhood cancer precious time together through our Family Breaks Fund. Double your donation until 9th Dec https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
You can help gift families facing childhood cancer precious time together through our Family Breaks Fund. Double your donation until 9th Dec https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Time for family matters! Share your favourite way to spend #CCNFamily time with your loved ones in the comments 🧡
You can help gift families facing childhood cancer precious time together through our Family Breaks Fund. Double your donation until 9th Dec https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
You can help gift families facing childhood cancer precious time together through our Family Breaks Fund. Double your donation until 9th Dec https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
We’re halfway through Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge and have already raised over £16k! Thanks to everyone who’s donated so far, we're over halfway to our £30,000 goal 🎉
Double your donation before 12pm 9th Dec and support families facing childhood cancer https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Double your donation before 12pm 9th Dec and support families facing childhood cancer https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
We’re halfway through Big Give's #ChristmasChallenge and have already raised over £16k! Thanks to everyone who’s donated so far, we're over halfway to our £30,000 goal 🎉
Double your donation before 12pm 9th Dec and support families facing childhood cancer https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Double your donation before 12pm 9th Dec and support families facing childhood cancer https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is here, but what exactly is it? For 1 week, your donations to our cause are matched by champion funders, automatically turning £1 into £2! 🧡
Your support helps families facing childhood cancer, double your impact today 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Your support helps families facing childhood cancer, double your impact today 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 4, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is here, but what exactly is it? For 1 week, your donations to our cause are matched by champion funders, automatically turning £1 into £2! 🧡
Your support helps families facing childhood cancer, double your impact today 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Your support helps families facing childhood cancer, double your impact today 👉 https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help us bring joy to families facing childhood cancer. 🧡 Support our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge & every donation before midday Dec 9th will be doubled! With your help, >45 families can enjoy a break at Center Parcs in 2026.
Help make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 3, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Help us bring joy to families facing childhood cancer. 🧡 Support our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge & every donation before midday Dec 9th will be doubled! With your help, >45 families can enjoy a break at Center Parcs in 2026.
Help make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Help make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge starts today! Help us raise £30,000 to give >45 families affected by childhood cancer in the North East & Cumbria a much-needed respite break in 2026 🧡
Donate & make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Donate & make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge starts today! Help us raise £30,000 to give >45 families affected by childhood cancer in the North East & Cumbria a much-needed respite break in 2026 🧡
Donate & make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Donate & make twice the impact: https://loom.ly/G5zGm00
Huge thanks to Mandy & all who made the Little Treasures pop-up at Intro HQ a success! An amazing £2,005 was raised for Children’s Cancer North. We're so grateful to everyone who volunteered, donated, or visited. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & a wonderful New Year! 🧡🎄
December 1, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Huge thanks to Mandy & all who made the Little Treasures pop-up at Intro HQ a success! An amazing £2,005 was raised for Children’s Cancer North. We're so grateful to everyone who volunteered, donated, or visited. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas & a wonderful New Year! 🧡🎄
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