Bone Cancer Research Trust

04/09/2025

Elfie Run is back! 🎄

Between 8-14 December, host your very own Elfie Run – a festive, fun-filled event to raise vital funds for bone cancer research.

Whether you're a school, nursery, family, community group or workplace – we want you to dress up, spread some cheer and make a difference for people affected by bone cancer 🧡

Sign up now and choose your distance and location - whether it's the school playground or a park - it's all about community fun 🏃

https://ow.ly/Uy2I50WPxkj

04/09/2025

Be our guest!

We warmly invite you to our next Get Together on Saturday 4th October 2025 in Cambridge — and this one's extra special.

Joining us is surgeon, author, speaker and proud BCRT patron Dr Liz O'Riordan 🧡

At the event, Liz will be hosting a live Q&A session, bringing her insight and experience of caring for a loved one with primary bone cancer.

Whether you're a patient, former patient or family member with a connection to bone cancer, this is your chance to connect in a warm and welcoming space.

Sign up by 22nd September: https://ow.ly/c8Pb50WQY9c

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

03/09/2025

"I’d run the marathon four years before my diagnosis, so running it again, back to full health, felt like a good way to close the chapter on my cancer journey." Jason Deans

A huge well done to Jason, who ran the London TCS London Marathon for us this year, finishing in three hours and 46 minutes!

Jason was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma in 2021 after suffering a football injury that turned out to be a 5cm tumour in his pelvis area.

After surgery, he had to learn how to walk again, progressing from a wheelchair to crutches and finally feeling normal again four years on, he wanted to challenge himself.

Jason has raised an outstanding £13,000 for Bone Cancer Research Trust and he is such an inspiration to the bone cancer community 🧡

If you want to support patients like Jason and have secured your own Ballot Place in London Marathon 2026, we would love for you to join our team: https://ow.ly/S2B850WQibi

When Jason Deans took a tumble on the football pitch he never imagined it would lead to a cancer diagnosis. Here, he shares how his kids inspired him to take on a big challenge...

02/09/2025

We’re hiring!

Are you passionate about making a difference to the everyday lives of bone cancer patients and their loved ones?

We are recruiting for a Support Officer to join our team and provide professional, compassionate support to our service users.

You’ll be the first point of contact for patients and families affected by primary bone cancer — providing support, running groups and events, and ensuring no-one faces this journey alone 🧡

If you are passionate, organised and empathetic, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more and apply, visit CharityJob: https://ow.ly/YSBv50WP1Fs

Please note this is a Leeds-based, hybrid role.

01/09/2025

It’s Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 👧👦

Every year, thousands of children and families in the UK have their worlds turned upside down by cancer.

Around 70 children will be diagnosed with primary bone cancer — facing harsh, outdated treatments that have seen little change in decades. Zak was one of them.

Despite his courage and the love surrounding him, these treatments could not save his life.

This September, we’re honouring Zak and every child affected by bone cancer by sharing stories, raising awareness, providing vital information and offering support — so no family has to face bone cancer alone 🧡

Please help us spread the word by liking and sharing our posts throughout September.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/9mAn50WLTNE

30/08/2025

Immunotherapy has improved outcomes in many cancers. Now, it’s time to bring that hope to bone cancer patients.

With your support, scientists like Dr Jun Ishihara at UCL are applying these advancements to find new, more targeted treatments for osteosarcoma.

Research into immunotherapy is vital for people like Abbie, whose chemotherapy had to be stopped early due to its toxicity.

This life-changing research was made possible by our incredible community and the generous supporters of Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony 🧡

Find out more in our new Impact Report: https://ow.ly/cor350WC7gX

29/08/2025

Check out what our amazing fundraisers have been up to this 👇

1. A huge thank you to Puja for raising a fantastic amount at her recent bake sale, Puja is fundraising for her TCS London Marathon challenge in support of Lucy’s Big Dream 🏃

2. Daisy Moss took to the skies for a daring wing walk, raising a huge amount in celebration of her boyfriend Bobby who was treated for primary bone cancer aged 16 but now aged 21 is doing really well 🧡

3. Bella and her friend Ellie organised a bake sale, creating invitations and setting everything up for a fun community event. Their idea brought everyone together last Friday to enjoy homemade treats and raise much needed funds for Bone Cancer Research Trust! 🧡

4. Emeli celebrated her 9th birthday by climbing Mount Snowdon with her friends and family and raised an amazing amount for Zak’s Goal ⛰️🧡

5. Archie and his dad Oli completed their epic 100km walk around the Leeds Country Way in just two days and raised a phenomenal amount for Emma’s Fund 🥾💪

Feeling inspired? Visit https://ow.ly/6jxH50VhaOL to request your FREE digital fundraising pack!

28/08/2025

My name is Lauren.

In 2015, I began to experience stabbing pain in my right ankle. I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Tumour of the Bone (GCTB) — benign, but aggressive.

I was treated with surgery, and more surgery when it returned.

On my 31st birthday, after becoming a mum, I was told the tumour had come back once again. This time, it was cancerous (malignant) and had spread to my pelvis, spine, and sacrum.

I was "rarer than hen's teeth" according to my consultant.

Because there is no licensed treatment for malignant GCTB, we tried chemotherapy. I lost three stone, my mobility, and most of my strength. But I still planned my wedding from my hospital bed and married my best friend 🧡

Donate to fund research into life-changing treatments for people like me: https://ow.ly/zxMM50WGtRS

Learn more about my journey: https://ow.ly/Eork50WNCTL

25/08/2025

It's not long to go until the Great North Run and we know our amazing runners will be training hard!

Here's some from Josie, who has taken her training global 🌍

Josie has hit; Singapore, Brisbane, Adelaide, The Gold Coast, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Fiji, New Zealand, Hawaii and San Francisco!

Huge well done, Josie! That is real dedication and with a smile on your face the whole time, we are so inspired 🧡

If you fancy taking on an international challenge for Bone Cancer Research Trust, we have places in various events across Europe: https://ow.ly/Zcip50WKi8w

24/08/2025

There's still time to sign up for Canter for a Cure this September! 🐴

Choose to walk, hack, ride or canter 50km, 100km or 250km throughout September 🧡

This year’s fundraising rewards:

- Free T-shirt when you sign up
- Raise £30 to earn our exclusive Canter for a Cure rosette
- Raise £150 to receive one of our limited-edition medals 🏅

Let’s ride together to support life-changing research, sign up here
https://ow.ly/npJ350WJyKY

23/08/2025

This summer, 17-year-old Bruno Grima and his friend Alek took on an extraordinary challenge during their school holidays, a self-planned cycling adventure across Europe in honour of Bruno’s sister, Eugenie, who is currently being treated for Ewing sarcoma.

In preparation, Bruno also joined his dad, Tim, for the London to Brighton ride, proudly supporting the Bone Cancer Research Trust. Which is a huge feat in itself, well done Bruno & Tim!

Then came the main challenge: in just 17 days, Bruno and Alek cycled nearly 895 miles, travelling through Paris, Nice, Genoa, the Alps, Zurich, Milan, Frankfurt, Bonn and Brussels. Even a crash and a bent bike frame couldn’t stop them, they pressed on and completed their journey.

Their hard work, endurance and determination raised an outstanding £6,043.93 to support our vital research and to support other people affected by primary bone cancer 👏

Bruno described the trip as unforgettable, made even more meaningful knowing every mile was helping a cause so close to them. A huge well done and thank you to Bruno, Alek and Tim, your dedication and determination are truly inspiring 🧡

Feeling inspired? Visit https://ow.ly/6jxH50VhaOL to request your FREE digital fundraising pack!