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Team Lopez Foundation
The Team Lopez Foundation was incorporated in memory of Alex Lopez who was tragically lost to pancreatic Cancer. Our mission to honour Alex’s legacy is to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer Research. We have established with Sydney University the Alex Lopez PhD Scholarship in Pancreatic Cancer. The scholarship named in loving memory of Alex, plays a pivotal role in attracting talented PhD students from around the world to improve the survival rates of pancreatic cancer patients. Over the last 15 years, University of Sydney clinicians based in their teaching hospital on the Royal North Shore campus, have become leaders in treating pancreatic cancer. Patients treated by their team survive almost twice as long after diagnosis compared to the average Australian pancreatic cancer patient treated elsewhere. At the University of Sydney, as part of the Kolling Institute at the Royal North Shore Hospital, provides the research foundations that the team refine into best practice.
Epilepsy Action
Find out what it means to be a national charity committed to supporting a better life for everyone affected by epilepsy.
OGsupport.uk
<h1>Support Group for Oesophageal and Gastric Patients</h1> <p>We are a patient support group for Oesophageal-Gastric cancer patients, running online and face-to-face support groups.</p> <p>Please contact the local organiser for details.</p> <h2>Location and Meetings</h2> <p>Guildford - In-person meetings are held at The Holiday Inn, Egerton Road, Guildford</p> <h3>Who Can Attend?</h3> <ul> <li>Current and former oesophageal or stomach cancer patients</li> <li>Their carers</li> <li>Loved ones</li> </ul>
Fondation A.R.C.A.D
A.R.CA.D Foundation is a French research and patient advocate non-profit charity founded in 2006. It works on different levels nationally and internationally to raise awareness, provide education and advocate for the prevention, treatment and cure of gastrointestinal cancers.
Children & Young People's Cancer Association (CCLG)
CCLG - The Children & Young People's Cancer Association is a charity dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families affected by cancer. They focus on research, early diagnosis, advocacy, education, and support services. They operate a wide range of programs including public awareness campaigns like Child Cancer Smart, fundraising initiatives, and professional guidance to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment in children and young people. They also lead research projects, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and influence policy to improve outcomes for young cancer patients. CCLG - The Children & Young People's Cancer Association is a registered charity in England, Wales, and Scotland dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families affected by cancer. The organization provides information resources, advocacy, research, and support services. It operates from Leicester, UK, and has a focus on childhood and young people's cancers, including types such as leukemia, brain tumors, and other pediatric cancers. CCLG collaborates with medical research charities, offers educational materials, and engages in policy and advocacy activities to improve cancer care and outcomes for young patients.
Rarebeacon
Beacon for rare diseases is a UK-based charity that hosts events and community activities for the rare disease community. The organization offers events such as patient group trainings, masterclasses, and conferences, and maintains an events calendar featuring both online and in-person formats. They emphasize accessibility of events and state that events are designed for all stakeholders in the rare disease community, with at least one target audience being rare disease patient groups. The site footer provides the organization’s address in Cambridge, charity and company registration details, and a contact email for the projects team (projects@rarebeacon.org). Rarebeacon, now known as Beacon for Rare Diseases, is a UK-based organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals with rare diseases. Founded in 2012, it provides resources, research, and community support to improve the lives of patients and their families. The organization engages in public education, policy advocacy, and collaborates with research institutions. It offers patient support programs, educational resources, and hosts events and campaigns to raise awareness about rare diseases. Its activities include publishing impact reports, facilitating patient and caregiver networks, and promoting research and drug development in the rare disease field. The organization operates primarily in the UK but has a global outreach through its online platforms and partnerships.
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