“Cracking on for Tom” – honouring the legacy of an inspirational young man lost to sarcoma 27 Sep 2022 Ten years ago, 18-year-old Tom Bowdidge was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour (DSRCT) – an aggressive type of sarcoma. DSRCT has a very poor prognosis and Tom died in 2013 after several months of “brutal” treatment. The ICR is working in partnership with the foundation set up in his name to find more effective and kinder treatments. Find out more Show/Hide
“Knowing we helped – that will be Ollie’s legacy” – Sarah’s story of childhood cancer 15 Sep 2022 The Ollie Young Foundation, which supports our world-leading research into childhood brain tumours, was set up in memory of Ollie, who died one day before his sixth birthday. Ollie’s mum, Sarah, tells us their story. Find out more Show/Hide