CHECT UK

@ChectUK

Childhood Eye Cancer Trust - a charity dedicated to helping people affected by retinoblastoma. We provide support, raise awareness and fund research.

London / Birmingham
Joined July 2011

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    11 Oct 2018

    Have you seen Dot, The Uninvisible Friend? Read the story which could help save a child’s eyes, sight or life.

    Illustration of dot and the website address www.uninvisiblefriend.com
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  2. Jan 3

    Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a type of eye cancer that affects young children, mainly under the age of six. Find out more about this rare condition here:

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  3. 31 Dec 2018

    Wishing you a very Happy New Year! Thank you so much for your support this year. Here are some of our highlights of 2018:

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  4. 28 Dec 2018

    Retinoblastoma and me – check out our information area, written specifically for children and young people:

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  5. 27 Dec 2018

    When you're looking through all the lovely photos you took over Christmas, you might see a white glow in a child's eye. Most of the time this is completely harmless, but very occasionally it might be a symptom of something more serious. Find out more here:

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  6. 24 Dec 2018

    As the year draws to an end, it’s a time when we like to look back and reflect on what we’ve achieved, thanks to your absolutely amazing support. So here are just a few of our many highlights of the year. Merry Christmas everyone!

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  7. 21 Dec 2018

    We are always incredibly touched and inspired to read your stories and hear about your personal retinoblastoma journey - and we know that you are too. Here is a collection of real life stories written by, and for, you:

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  8. 20 Dec 2018

    The Highlands Charity Challenge Team 2018 cycled from Aberdeen to the Cairngorm mountain range, hiked across it and cycled on to Inverness – all while raising money for CHECT. Thank you to this awesome group of 12 and their trusty support Brain for donating an amazing £2,584.43!

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  9. 19 Dec 2018

    Healthcare professionals: all reported incidence of new squint or a white glow in the eye for children under six should be checked with a red reflex test in the first instance.

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  10. 19 Dec 2018

    Great piece on about Olivia, 9, who won a CHECT Champion Award for the courage she has shown since being diagnosed with retinoblastoma. CEO Patrick Tonks is also interviewed. Listen to it here (it starts at 9 minutes in):

    Photo of Olivia with her CHECT champion certificate
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  11. 18 Dec 2018

    If you’ve been affected by retinoblastoma, or you’re worried about it, we’re here to help. Find out more about the support we offer - and how to get in touch - here:

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  12. 17 Dec 2018

    Since 1997, the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust has funded more than 20 research projects, totalling almost £700k. You can find out more about CHECT research and the impact it is having here:

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  13. 14 Dec 2018

    Thank you so much to for your incredible support over the last 8 years. It is a pleasure to work with you and it makes such a different to raising awareness of retinoblastoma and supporting people affected by it.

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  14. 14 Dec 2018

    Join for the 2019. On 8 September the 13.1 mile course will be lined with supporters all the way from the iconic Tyne Bridge in Newcastle towards the stunning coastline in South Shields. Find out more and apply today here:

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  15. 13 Dec 2018

    Attention GPs: a childhood squint or a sign of retinoblastoma, the rare eye cancer found in babies and young children? Learn more at

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  16. 13 Dec 2018

    Cassy Bell’s ‘Brittany Party’ went down a storm - raising over £1,000 and a lot of fun along the way. Thank you to Cassy and to our loyal supporters Gill and Jonathan Crook for such a wonderful gift – and fab photograph!

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  17. 12 Dec 2018

    Our volunteer Cath McParlin was thrilled to pick up a cheque for £635 from Ponteland. This superb sum was raised for us in their Community Matters initiative. Thank you to Waitrose for your continued support!

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  18. 11 Dec 2018

    Our monthly news round up is out now! You can read it here:

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  19. 10 Dec 2018

    Nearly 10 years ago two children were diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Now the pair have come together to receive a prestigious award in recognition of the courage they have shown during their brave journey. Congrats James and Olivia! Read more:

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  20. 7 Dec 2018

    Our Christmas cards are selling fast! If you haven't bought yours yet, order online today. All the cards have been designed by children who have been affected by retinoblastoma, with profits going to CHECT:

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  21. Retweeted
    6 Dec 2018

    Researchers in Newcastle will be using the latest pioneering stem cell techniques to develop a ‘model’ for retinoblastoma that could result in improved treatments. Click here to read more about our research:

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