UCLH Cancer Fund

24/02/2026

We'd like to say a big thank you to all of our supporters. Your kindness has helped raise over £36,400 so far, and we hope to reach our target soon 💜

Your support will have a huge impact on a child’s wellbeing and experience during treatment.

Learn more about our Children's cancer appeal with UCLH Charity here: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

21/02/2026

At UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, hundreds of young patients undergo radiotherapy treatment for cancer each year.

We’re raising funds to refurbish the unit where the radiotherapy takes place - transforming it into a space filled with comfort, colour, and reassurance for every child who walks through the doors.

This project will cost £150,000, and with the support of our amazing community, we know it's within reach.

Help us make a meaningful impact on children’s cancer care by making a donation today:
https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/donate

Together, we can make cancer care for children better 💜

18/02/2026

Support our Children's appeal today, so that we can transform the UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust unit into a space where children can feel more comfortable, where families feel supported, and where staff can deliver the very best care in surroundings that reflect their expertise.

A gift of any size will make an enormous difference💜

Support our appeal today: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

16/02/2026

Yesterday was - learn more about our appeal to improve the radiotherapy unit at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for children like Cody 💜

https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

“Children having treatment for spend so much of their precious childhoods in hospital it’s really important the spaces are inviting, accessible, and a place where they can be children.”

Cody was diagnosed in 2023 with a stage four Germ Cell Tumour. He's had nine different chemotherapy treatments and is currently undergoing six weeks of at UCLH.

Cody’s mum, Shona told us: “The treatment, care and staff at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been brilliant. He loves coming in and spending time in the playroom, and it’s really important that he looks forward to it. It helps to calm him before treatment.

"But the treatment space is very clinical, and the children’s areas need improvements."

With your support, we want to completely refurbish the children’s spaces in the unit into a welcoming, child-friendly space.

Learn more about our UCLH Cancer Fund Children's cancer appeal here: www.uclhcharity.org.uk/our-appeals/childrens-cancer-appeal

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13/02/2026

Find out more online, or make a donation to support our appeal at https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer 💜

Our UCLH Cancer Fund's Children’s cancer appeal aims to raise £150,000 to transform the radiotherapy unit into a brighter, calmer, child‑friendly environment - from redesigned recovery rooms to revitalised play areas.

Tomorrow, show us some love on and help us make a lasting difference to children’s cancer care at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Support us: www.uclhcharity.org.uk/our-appeals/childrens-cancer-appeal

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10/02/2026

A welcoming space can make a world of difference for a child undergoing 💜

Together with UCLH Charity, our Children’s appeal is working to transform the current department at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust into a warm, child‑friendly environment where young patients can feel more at ease during treatment.

Learn more and support the appeal: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

06/02/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Woerner-Peacock family to UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on following their generous support for our Children's Cancer Appeal, with UCLH Charity. During their visit, they met with staff including Dr Yen-Ching Chang (far left), one of the team members who treated their son Ruben since 2016 and shared why they chose to support the appeal.

Tobias Woerner and Rachel Peacock’s son Ruben underwent radiotherapy at UCLH 31 times, as well as multiple surgeries and cycles of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was nine years old.

They said: “As a family who have first-hand experience of the severe challenges which come with radiotherapy for children, we fully understand the importance of a harmonious and less stressful environment. Looking back, radiotherapy was definitely the hardest part of Ruben’s treatment, which is why we want to help alleviate the trauma other children have to go through."

"Today Ruben is a young man, living a full and happy life, attending university. We would wish that this could be possible for every child going through cancer treatment. We would also like to thank the staff who looked after him so well, they were incredible, and we are so grateful for all they did to help us.”

To help children facing , please donate to our Children’s Cancer Appeal today:
https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

Thank you, together we can do more.

05/02/2026

It was fantastic to see patients and staff come together for the launch of our Children's Cancer Appeal yesterday on 💜

Together with UCLH Charity, our appeal is raising funds to transform the UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust radiotherapy unit into a welcoming, child-friendly space for the thousands of young patients who are treated here.

Learn more about our appeal and how you can get involved: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

04/02/2026

This , we’re shining a light on our Children’s Cancer Appeal

Together with UCLH Charity, we’re raising funds to transform the radiotherapy department at University College Hospital into a warm, child‑friendly space that helps young patients feel more at ease during what can be a frightening experience.

Every donation helps create a calmer, more comforting environment for children undergoing cancer treatment at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Find out more and donate today: https://www.uclhcancerfund.org.uk/appeals/childrens-cancer

26/01/2026

Thank you John, and your fellow members of Cheshunt Golf Club! 🏌

John got in touch with us last year with the news that he had been elected to Captain at the golf club, and had chosen the Cancer Fund as their new charity of the year, following his treatment for cancer here at UCLH - University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Having hosted a series of events throughout the year, they have raised an incredible £2,000 to support people with cancer at the hospital, and the staff who care for them - thank you so much to everyone involved, we couldn't do it without you!

23/01/2026

UCLH has recruited the first participant to a new study testing an investigational combination of therapies in patients with advanced lung cancer.

The global study, known as BNT324-01 and sponsored by BioNTech SE, is testing the investigational drugs BNT324 and BNT327 in patients with advanced lung cancer. BNT324, is a ‘targeted chemotherapy’ designed to target a protein called B7-H3, which is found in large amounts in many cancer cells and deliver the chemotherapy directly to the cancer. The other drug, BNT327, is a form of immunotherapy, designed to block particular proteins which play a role in immune control and the formation of blood vessels that can feed cancer cells.

UCLH medical oncologist Martin Forster (pictured), who is the UK Chief Investigator on the trial, said: “Despite recent improvements in treatment, the proportion of patients with advanced lung disease living beyond two years in still far too low and we are in desperate need of new drugs to improve outcomes for our patients. Both of these investigational drugs are very innovative, and we hope they can be safely given together. As they work against the cancer in different ways, we hope they will complement each other and have a much bigger anti-cancer effect when combined.”

Find out more: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/news/new-combination-therapy-trial-lung-cancer-open-recruitment