Who we are
In 1987, the O’Gorman family was shattered when brother and sister, Paul and Jean, fell victim to cancer within months of each other. Just days after Jean’s death, her parents met Diana, Princess of Wales. Deeply moved by the double tragedy, Diana personally helped Eddie and Marion start the charity.
Since then, Children with Cancer UK has evolved into a major force in paediatric oncology. To date, over £300 million has been raised to help the fight against childhood cancer, saving young lives and keeping families together.
Our vision
We believe in a vision of a world where every child and young person survives cancer.
*Office of National Statistics (ONS) Childhood cancer survival in England: children diagnosed from 1990 to 2014 and followed up to 2015 and Cancer survival in England: adult, stage at diagnosis and childhood – patients followed up to 2018
What we do
Every child should have their whole life ahead of them, but cancer is still one of the biggest causes of death in young people under the age of 15.
Finding new ways to identify cancer in children and young people, and better, kinder ways to treat them means more will survive without the life-inhibiting side effects that can often come with remission.
- We fund research
- We’ve funded over 300 research projects leading to the development of better, kinder treatments and significantly contributing to survival rates which we’ve seen improve from 67% to 85.2%*
- We support families
- From ‘amazing days out’ to funding accommodation close to hospitals, we work with partners to ensure families have the emotional and financial support they need, allowing them to focus on what matters most – their child.
- We raise awareness
- We shine a spotlight on childhood cancer to improve outcomes for thousands of children and young people across the UK. Thanks to our network of experts, we can educate families, the public and the scientific community.
Alfie’s story
Alfie’s mum noticed something was wrong in 2019 when her sociable nine year old begun to withdraw from his friends. He had also complained of headaches and vomited, so she took him to see his doctor.
Doctors were so concerned they sent him to the hospital straight away, where he was quickly diagnosed with cancer.
He was put into treatment just as the COVID-19 pandemic began, separating him from his family more than expected, but after several gruelling months he rang the end of treatment bell in October 2020.
Alfie had to learn to do everything again due to the harsh treatment he was given. Even now he still suffers with effects like extreme fatigue. That is why playing our Grand Draw is so important, to make sure children have kinder treatments with less after effects.
£25,000 Superdraw
When you buy a ticket for only £1 in our Raffle Grand Draws you will be in with a chance of winning one of over 150 prizes, including our jackpot prize of £25,000.
You could go on a luxury holiday or buy a new car. There’s a lot of chances to win with three draws every year.
By entering before 10 April 2026 you could be in with a chance to win an additional £50 cash gift. Don’t wait! Enter now
| Lottery prizes | |
|---|---|
| £25,000 | 1st prize |
| £2,500 | 2nd prize |
| £1,000 | 3rd prize |
| Runner up prizes | |
|---|---|
| £50 | 50 Runner ups |
| £10 | 100 Runner ups |
Responsible gambling
Are you gambling more than you really want to? If you are worried about your gambling or that of someone close to you, Gamble Aware can provide support and information. You can contact the National Helpline by calling 0808 8020 133. Lines open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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