Health Charities That specialise in Cancer

We are no longer raising funds, however the charity still holds assets which are used to provide medical equipment and to support buiding projects with the aim of improving the lives of patients with cancer in the areas served by the oncology departments of Exeter, Torbay and North Devon.

The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust aims to improve the quality of life for all young people fighting cancer in the Leicestershire area by raising funds to support the children's oncology ward with recreational comforts, IT and outings. RACT has been able to make a huge contribution to a dedicated teenage cancer ward and age-appropriate facilities throughout the children's oncology ward at LRI.

Our mission is to bring awareness of cancer such as breast, oral, cervical, bowel and prostate cancer to vulnerable people in the UK, India and other developing nations. During the years 2005-14, up to 4,015 camps were held, serving a population of 486,851 for pre-screening and early detections with 60,991 mammograms carried out. From this 2,911 cases of cancer were detected in the early stages.

CHICS Wirral is a childrens cancer charity, providing information and support to children, and their families, affected by cancer. Our mission is to give cancer patients and their families the up to date information, practical advice and support they need to reduce the fear and uncertainty of cancer, Also providing theatre, theme park, cinema trips.

Educate the public on issues relating to prostate cancer.Provide support and information for men affected by prostate cancer.Encourage, support and carry out research into the causes, prevention, treatment and cure of prostate cancer and their effects and to publish the useful results of such research.Host sessions for tests for prostate cancer and other medical conditions.

Charitable causes which benefit the suffering humanity specially aiming for health,education and disasters.Supporting birth operations and elderly and disabled people who are not looked after by their families.Educating new generations to support themselves and providing health support to cancer,hepatitis,tuberculosis and malaria affected people in poor parts of world. Help the helpless

Battling Cancer in Ethiopia(BCE) organizes events to raise funds in order to meet its objectives of relieving sickness and the preservation and protection of good health by providing medical equipment to the Black Lion Hospital in Ethiopia. BCE runs different activities to raise awareness of cancer issues affecting Ethiopians and Eritreans living both in United Kingdom and in Ethiopia.

Improving the physical conditions for thyroid cancer patients receiving treatment at Velindre hospital, Cardiff. Developing gardens outside treatment rooms to provide a pleasant outlook for patients. A mural to provide an interesting view for patients. Providing information booklets for patients. Raising funds for new projects that will benefit thyroid cancer patients specifically.

Monthly meetings with guest speakers, craft group, social studies, reading & discussion group. Hold various fundraising events to enable us to support local charities. This year P.D.S.A. Sight,Cancer Hair Care, Marie Curie

We are a support group for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. We understand the fears and anxieties of our members and provide practical information and emotional support through regular open meetings, events and our website.

We put together clothing packs for children and teens who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Charlie's Challenge raises funds for research into children's brain tumours

Retinoblastoma, a curable eye cancer, kills 7000 children annually. We promote early diagnosis and prompt referral through multi-lingual awareness campaigns, manage a global clinical trial group to advance validation of therapies, promote equal access to essential medical care, and support development of sustainable diagnosis and treatment programs, optimised for diverse regions of the world.

Providing a live community website called Montys Corner which provides support to children with cancer, their families and cancer survivors. Setting up and running projects which aim to create a ring of personal support across the world for children with cancer.

Raising awareness, providing arts and crafts packs for children's oncology wards, To offer 'fresh air days' by providing children's oncology wards with tickets to local amenities for the use of families affected by childhood cancer.

Monthly meetings offering support and professional information/talks to Prostate Cancer sufferers and their partners, families and friends in Cambridge and East Anglia

Helping young adults, age between 18 & 30 years suffering from Leukaemia/cancer within the area of East & West Sussex, providing funds for the new Adolescent unit at Eastbournes Distirct General Hospital's Pevensey Project.Summary of main Activities Football Matches, Parachute Jumps, Treasure Hunts, Quiz Nights Balloon Release, Raffles, Market Stalls Fundraising days with sponsored teams

To preserve and protect good health by providing medical equipment for early detection and diagnosis of cancer in patients.

Making life easier for Cancer patients, and raising awareness of the issues surrounding living with cancer, particularly when using public transport.

Conducting research into needs of cancer community and bringing finders to bigger government bodies to drive for change. Raising awareness of the needs of the cancer community via campaigns and advocacy.Facilitating connections in the cancer community to combat loneliness and strengthen support.

Continued fund raising over next financial year, to enable us to give a gift to children with cancer

To relieve sickness, by the provision of a day care centre, counselling advice and information and such other services calculated to relieve sickness as the charity shall from time to time determine.

Providing support to breast cancer patients and their families.

The principal objective of the charity is to help raise the profile of MDS, a life threatening condition that is under recognised when compared to mainstream cancer conditions which receive greater levels of funding across the board and in particular for training and development purposes.

Raise funds for Brain Tumour research and in particular Glioblastoma Multiforme grade 4Support the staff of the St. Johns Hospice (St. Johns Wood London)Provide a bursary for training in Professional Floristry at the Jane Packer School in London