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charlottefairall1
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Mum's anger at Wes Streeting's child cancer task force 'pause'
Last week, the news broke that the government were 'pausing' the Children and Young People Cancer Task Force. In Parliament today, Dame...
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charlottefairall1
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Charities mark Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with a Dragon Boat race event
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and on 7 September 2024, seven charities, each founded by parents who lost a child to...
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charlottefairall1
Sep 8, 20242 min read
Labour government ‘pause’ Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
In February 2024, after two and a half years of dedicated work and campaigning by Charlotte Fairall, CEO of Sophie’s Legacy, and MP Dame...
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charlottefairall1
Jul 26, 20243 min read
Sophie's Legacy and NHS England launch initiative to feed parents in hospital
Following months of collaborative effort, Sophie’s Legacy and NHS England are thrilled to announce the launch of a pilot project on 26...
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charlottefairall1
Jun 20, 20243 min read
Seven for Sophie cycle challenge raises over £12,000
On Thursday, 20 June 2024, Sophie’s Legacy hosted our Seven for Sophie twenty-four hour cycling challenge to raise money to feed parents.
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charlottefairall1
May 27, 20242 min read
Sophie's Legacy is delighted to introduce ‘More Please’, a book that will transform hospital food for children
During her time in hospital, Sophie highlighted a significant issue: the quality and accessibility of food for children. Despite being a...
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charlottefairall1
May 27, 20241 min read
Introducing our new mascot: Promise the Penguin...
Meet our new mascot, Promise the Penguin 🐧! After reviewing hundreds of suggestions, we chose the name Promise in honour of our promise...
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charlottefairall1
May 1, 20242 min read
Yellow Shirts; Golden Hearts
April 2024 stands as a momentous month in the Sophie’s Legacy calendar, with over fifty dedicated runners proudly sporting our vibrant...
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charlottefairall1
Apr 30, 20242 min read
Sophie's Legacy needs you!!!
Sophie’s Legacy is making such an amazing difference for the children and families we support. But we can’t do it without all of you who...
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charlottefairall1
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Seraphina’s Story: How Sophie's Legacy Supports Hospital Families
In the blink of an eye, a routine day can take an unexpected turn, potentially leading to a sudden hospital visit with little more than...
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charlottefairall1
Mar 9, 20241 min read
Reflections on Mother's Day after loss.
As we approach Mother's Day, Charlotte reflects on how it feels to have lost a child: 'With mothers day it can be a very difficult day...
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charlottefairall1
Mar 9, 20242 min read
International Women's Day
On 08 March 2024, the world celebrated International Women's Day under the theme "Inspire Inclusion". It's crucial to recognise the...
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charlottefairall1
Mar 9, 20241 min read
Sophie's Legacy featured on BBC News
On 07 March 2024, Sophie's Legacy's CEO, Charlotte featured on BBC News' breakfast programme to discuss the Children and Young People's...
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charlottefairall1
Mar 4, 20243 min read
Join us to cycle 'Seven for Sophie'
At Sophie's Legacy, we firmly believe that children thrive when their parents are well-supported. By promoting the well-being of parents,...
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charlottefairall1
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Sophie’s Legacy live on GB News
Today Charlotte and Dame Caroline were invited to GB News to discuss the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce.......
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charlottefairall1
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Sophie's Legacy leads to groundbreaking childhood cancer task force
After two and a half years of relentless campaigning by Charlotte Fairall, CEO of charity Sophie’s Legacy, and MP Dame Caroline Dinenage,...
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charlottefairall1
Jan 28, 20242 min read
See the Good in Every Day......
As Valentine's Day approaches, the annual flurry of gift-buying and card-exchanging reminds us of the expectation to celebrate with a...
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charlottefairall1
Jan 21, 20242 min read
Help us support International Childhood Cancer Day on 15 February 2024
International Childhood Cancer Day will take place on 15 February 2024; a day when the world unites to campaign both to raise awareness...
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charlottefairall1
Jan 3, 20241 min read
Partnering for Impact: The Eight Foundation makes a positive impact with Sophie's Legacy
At Sophie's Legacy, we rely one hundred percent, on donations. That's why the support that we receive from The Eight Foundation is so...
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charlottefairall1
Dec 18, 20231 min read
Nourishing Bonds: Sophie's Legacy and NHS Partnership Ensures Parents Can Eat Alongside Children
In May 2023, as part of Sophie's Legacy's ongoing commitment to ensuring the well-being of parents during hospital stays with their...
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