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Three children stand in a theater, holding a "Jack and the Beanstalk" program and a charity gift bag, enjoying festive family time at the Christmas Panto with the stage in the background.

We were delighted to welcome families from across Northern Ireland to the Grand Opera House on Sunday 2nd December, for

A family of four, including a woman holding a "Jack and the Beanstalk" program, pose in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, capturing the essence of festive family time at the Christmas Panto.

We were delighted to welcome families from across Northern Ireland to the Grand Opera House on Sunday 2nd December, for

Child in elf costume smiles brightly, posing with a cutout of Erin the Elf in a festive setting. Surrounded by falling snow and twinkling Christmas decorations, this joyful scene captures the magic of our CCUC Christmas Campaign.

Little Erin shows that cancer doesn’t cancel Christmas Santa’s little helper, Erin the Elf, is set to star in an

A group of seven people stands outside the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, proudly holding a large donation check and a red flag, embodying the spirit of the Business Community as they club together in support of the Children's Cancer Unit.

A group of local businessmen got into the swing of things by hosting a two-day golf tournament, raising an incredible

A group of five men stand together in a hospital room during a visit to the Children's Cancer Unit, with one wearing an Ulster Rugby jersey and an IV drip visible nearby.

Earlier this week, we had a some special visitors to the Unit! A huge thanks to John Cooney, Matty Rea,

A smiling Play Specialist in a yellow uniform with a name badge stands in a brightly decorated hallway, bringing warmth to the space.

Haematology / Oncology Community Play Specialist:  Naomi Spence Give a brief outline of your career to date In 1990, I

Seven men in matching athletic uniforms cross a finish line on a track, holding hands and raising them in celebration, embodying the spirit of the 32 Marathons Challenge.

 Today marked the grand finale of the ‘CCU32 Challenge’, which saw a group of Belfast runners complete 32 marathons in

A group of five men in matching athletic gear, known as the Belfast runners, pose with two children outdoors. One child, in the foreground, gives a thumbs-up while the other holds a small horn, celebrating their progress in the 32 county challenge.

Call for amateur, professional and budding runners to join Team CCU32 A group of ambitious and determined runners have today

Three kids in hats are gathered around a table at Park Lodge, eagerly exploring a celebrity cookbook. They hold cooking utensils and peer into mixing bowls with excitement.

Ever wondered what culinary creations some of your favourite celebrities like to cook up in their spare time? Now you

Support the Children's Cancer Unit Charity by shopping through Amazon Smile. A portion of your purchase on smile.amazon.co.uk helps brighten young lives. Visit and make a difference! Click the yellow button labeled "Visit smile.amazon.co.uk" to get started today.

We are now registered with Amazon Smile, so for all you online browsers out there – you can now support The

A child with a soccer ball sits beside a woman, posing with two men standing behind a yellow motorcycle. The men, supporting the Children's Cancer Unit Charity, wear white gloves and smile at the camera.

Northern Ireland’s motorbike racing heroes traded tyres for tackles to raise vital funds for local charity, The Children’s Cancer Unit

Four Belfast runners at a track event stand ready at the starting line, which is held by two children in oversized shirts.

The runners behind the CCU32 challenge are carrying on with their training. Paul, Noel and Niall will publish a regular

Logo of Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Ltd, featuring a stylized house icon inside an orange circle, with the organization’s name in black text on a white background. Celebrated as Charity of the Year 2018, it embodies community and care.

We are delighted that Habinteg Housing Association have adopted us as their Charity of the Year for 2018 – big

A group of people on a running track. Three adults in sports gear stand behind, while two children and a young girl, all in charity shirts, hold a poster in front. A woman with a megaphone rallies the Belfast runners for their 32 marathon challenge.

BELFAST RUNNERS TRAIN FOR MARATHON CHALLENGE Three Belfast based runners are taking on the challenge of a lifetime this summer,

A child and two adults, wearing charity T-shirts, pose on a running track. Robert, one of the adults, holds a megaphone, ready to cheer them on in the paddy race.

Young Ché Duffy is cheering on his Dad Paddy and his running mate Robert Armstrong. Paddy and Robert have begun

Aerial view of a cityscape featuring tall skyscrapers and a river. Heavy traffic on a bridge. Overcast sky.

I attended the International Symposium of Paediatric Neuro-oncology (ISPNO) Conference which took place in Liverpool, last June. This was a

A group of six people in white shirts stand outside Laverys, holding a sign that reads, "Good Luck Laverys! The Children's Cancer Unit Charity." Their fundraising efforts are well underway.

The fundraising for 2018 is well underway already! The staff at Laverys Bar are supporting the work of the Unit

Two women wearing race medals pose happily with a child in a green coat, proudly standing before a chain-link fence near a sports area after completing their New Year's resolution to raise funds for charity.

Most of us set a New Year resolutions of being fitter, happier and more active so why not help keep

A large group of people, capturing cherished memories, wearing rain ponchos pose in front of a castle at a theme park on a cloudy day.

Head over to our Facebook page and have a look at the video of our recent trip to Disney. Thanks

Santa, with a basketball-toting reindeer, stands by a donation bucket. Text details Santa's Grotto hours at the Belfast Christmas Market from November 18 to December 23, supporting The Children's Cancer Unit Charity.

Please support our Grotto at the Belfast Christmas Market. The Grotto is open Monday – Wednesday from 3pm – 6pm,

Logo of the Belfast Classic Basketball Hall of Fame, featuring a stylized basketball and the inspirational text "Sport Changes Life.

Friends, thanks to a generous donor we are able to offer families of our cancer patients – those who are

Michaela O'Kane, a proud graduate in cap and gown, stands beaming in front of the Coventry University building.

Congratulations Michaela O’Kane! We were delighted to support Michaela in her studies and yesterday she graduated from Coventry University in

A group of cheerful children and an adult gather in a room. One child cuts a blue ribbon with scissors while others smile, and two kids wear boxing gloves, supporting their friends in the new children's cancer care facility.

Families, patients and staff gathered at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children today to officially open two brand new

Two children with medical devices stand together, symbolizing their different journeys. Text promotes support for the Children's Cancer Unit Charity as part of the CCUC Campaign. Contact details and donation information are provided.

You may have spotted some very brave Cancer Unit patients across Northern Ireland who feature on our new billboard posters.

A group of young adults stands outside a building with large windows. Two men in suits stand in front, while others in business attire are in the background.

Regional model financed entirely by charitable organisations providing £225,000 per annum A new service providing age appropriate clinical and psychosocial

Join us for a vibrant charity event, sponsored by Oasis Travel and Children's Cancer Unit Charity, offering 25 magical family vacations to Disneyland Paris. Save the date: 6th to 7th December. Experience Disney magic while making a difference!

We are so excited to announce that we are planning a trip to Disneyland Paris this December for some of

A young child with short red hair looks directly at the camera against a plain background, embodying the bravery often seen in those supported by children's cancer charities.

We recently launched our new film which highlights the work of the Children’s Cancer Unit and features families, children and

A group of adults and children gather around a vibrant yellow motorcycle numbered 3, outside The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, united in support of the Children's Cancer Unit, driven by shared goals and hope.

Northern Ireland Motorcycle stars, Gary Dunlop and Nikki Coates swapped gears for goals at Seaview Park as they captained football

A young person in a wheelchair proudly holds the RBS rugby trophy, surrounded by smiling individuals in casual and formal attire indoors, including Irish rugby legends visiting from the Children’s Cancer Unit.

Former Irish rugby internationals Stephen Ferris, Alan Quinlan and Luke Fitzgerald visited the Children’s Cancer Unit at Royal Belfast Hospital

A group of people wearing safety vests and hard hats from a Unit Charity stand next to an excavator. A child, supported by RBHSC, sits proudly in the driver’s seat. Two people hold a blueprint, symbolizing hope against children's cancer with plans for brighter futures.

New isolation rooms mean children can recover locally following treatment in England Construction work on two specialist isolation rooms which

Family Stories​

Three people smile and pose holding a “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” photo frame, with gold balloons and awareness organization logos highlighting Erin's Story in the background.

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Erin’s Story

Danielle Smyth and a friend enjoy a quiet moment on a bench beside the iconic Paddington Bear statue, which holds a sandwich as if offering it to passersby. A vehicle hums in the background, adding to this picturesque scene that would make for a perfect Mother’s Day feature.

A Mother’s Day story with Danielle Smyth

McGrath family

Celebrating Mother’s Day with Nicola McGrath

Whether you have a question, need support, or want to learn more about our work, we’re here to assist you. Contact us today, and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

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