 | Dear Voornaam,
You may remember hearing about our childhood cancer appeal last Christmas, featuring Tommy (pictured above with his parents), who was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) at just four years old.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and during this month we want to tell you more about how our research is improving the lives of children with cancer. You will find regular blogs, news stories and videos added to our Childhood Cancer page throughout the month, as well as on our social media. |
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One of our latest stories is an interview with Professor Sir Mel Greaves, a world leader in childhood leukaemia research, where he discusses recent progress in childhood cancer, and what motivates him to keep going despite the setbacks he has encountered.
“Our underlying motivation has an emotional core”
When Professor Greaves first started working on leukaemia, the disease had extremely poor outcomes for patients. After seeing young children going through tough treatment in hospital, Professor Greaves knew that he wanted to do everything in his power to relegate the disease to the past.
Through his work, Professor Greaves was able to pinpoint the likely cause of ALL, which now underpins his aspiration to prevent childhood leukaemia from ever developing.
Read the full blog to find out more about Professor Greaves’ motivations and achievements in his 50-year career, and how his research continues to improve the quality of life and outcomes for all children with cancer. |
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| Thank you for your continued support for children with cancer. It's people like you that makes our research advances possible. Find out more about the ways you can support cancer research: |
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| | | | By leaving a gift in your Will to us, you can become a part of the journey to defeat cancer. Order our free legacy guide or see if you're eligible for our Will for Free service. |
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| Get involved in one of our fundraising events. Whether you enjoy cycling, running, trekking or strength challenges, you can help cancer research by participating in a sporting event. |
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| Yours sincerely, Jenny Seymour
Joint Head of Fundraising Campaigns and Individual Giving |
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