Charity Week Spotlight: Making a Difference

In this episode of Mini Athletics and Me, Clare Bowyer and Hannah Danby are joined by Vicki Brunt from the Children and Young People's Cancer Association (CCLG) to discuss the impactful collaboration between Mini Athletics and CCLG. They explore the significance of charity week, the importance of community-led events, and how funds raised support vital research and resources for families affected by childhood cancer.TakeawaysMini Athletics has raised over £30,000 for CCLG.CCLG acts as a hub for childhood cancer support.Over 4,000 children in the UK are diagnosed with cancer annually.Survival rates have improved from 20% to over 80%.Two-thirds of survivors face long-term side effects.CCLG provides trusted, medically-backed information.Community events are crucial for CCLG's funding.CCLG receives no government funding.Funds support research and publication of resources.Awareness and fundraising are key to CCLG's mission.SPONSOR US: https://www.justgiving.com/team/miniathletics2025FIND OUT MORE ABOUT CCLG: https://www.cclg.org.uk/Visit: www.miniathletics.com for all things Mini Athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.