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All aboard the Santa steam train

On Thursday 9th December around 50 PASIC families hopped on board the Santa steam train at Quorn and Woodhouse Great Central Railway in Leicestershire. They were treated to drinks, mince pies, presents and even a visit from Santa as he made his merry way down the carriages. It was a lovely day and a well-deserved […]

Five easy ways to support us this Christmas

Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a millionaire to support PASIC, but we’d love your help this Christmas. So, we’ve come up with a list of affordable and free ways you can make a difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer. 1. Send a Christmas card and donate Sending traditional […]

Support the PASIC Christmas Appeal

Gift a special memory to a child with cancer this Christmas It seems strange to wish you a normal Christmas, but after last year that’s exactly what we hope this one will be. But what is normal? For a family with a child diagnosed with cancer, they’ve probably long since forgotten what a normal Christmas […]

Save time, money and the planet with our festive e-cards

Sending traditional greeting cards costs time, money, and our planet. Send Christmas e-cards instead and donate what you’d normally spend on cards and stamps to help families facing childhood cancer. Our official PASIC e-cards have each been lovingly designed by children supported by us. The cards are available on dontsendmeacard.com where supporters can make a […]

A fresh set of eyes – PASIC appoints young trustee

We’re delighted to welcome Simaran Johal to the PASIC board of trustees. At the age of 24 Simaran becomes PASIC’s youngest ever trustee, following a period of volunteering for the charity over the summer. As well as bringing a young person’s perspective, Simaran  also brings her own valuable experience, having been supported by PASIC , […]

PASIC joins the Co-op Local Community Fund

PASIC is delighted to have been chosen as one of the local grassroot charities supported by the Co-op Local Community Fund. So, if you shop at the Co-op, even if it’s just popping in for a pint of milk, choose to support us and select PASIC as your charity of choice. 2p from every £1 […]

73 families come along for the ride at Drayton Manor Theme Park

On Saturday 25th September we were joined by 73 families for PASIC’s biggest trip since the coronavirus pandemic began – a fun-filled day of theme park adventures at Drayton Manor, in Staffordshire. Families, including children and young people both on and off treatment and their siblings and parents, were all offered free tickets, thanks to […]

Barker Morris Legal Search make PASIC charity partner

We are delighted that legal recruitment specialists Barker Morris Legal Search have chosen to make PASIC one of their three charity partners. Barker Morris will be donating to their three chosen charities, which also includes The Girls Network and Smart Works, each time they make a placement. PASIC CEO Louise says: Our corporate supporters make […]

Post-treatment families go wild at Twycross Zoo

On Saturday 31st July over 40 children and young people who finished cancer treatment within the last three years went on a PASIC trip to Twycross Zoo with their families. Family Support Workers Joanna and Toria went along with Joanna saying: “Our post-treatment trips are so much fun, it’s lovely to see children who have […]

PASIC goes on safari

On Saturday 24th July over 50 children and young people currently receiving treatment for cancer, and their families, went on a trip to West Midlands Safari Park. The families were all given tickets free of charge provided by PASIC. Our Family Support Workers, Joanna and Toria, went along for the ride. Toria, who was in […]

Key Mortgages makes PASIC charity partner

We are thrilled that Nottingham-based Mortgage and Insurance brokers, Key Mortgages, have chosen to make PASIC their charity partner for the second half of 2021. PASIC CEO, Louise says: “As we’re a small local charity it’s always fantastic to have the support of a local business. We’re so grateful to Key Mortgages for choosing PASIC […]

Meet the Team: Joanna

Many of the families we support will have seen our Family Support Worker Joanna dashing about the wards at Nottingham Children’s Hospital, toys and goodies spilling out of her arms. But when she’s not working you might not know Joanna likes travelling around in her campervan, zooming around on her e-bike and even a spot […]

PASIC fundraising hero hopes to inspire others

Taking on a physical challenge is a fantastic way to raise money for a charity you care about, while also giving yourself an amazing adventure. Perhaps you need a little push or some inspiration to take the leap and sign up for that run/climb/swim/cycle you’ve been considering. That’s why we reached out to past PASIC […]

Fun outdoors PASIC style, builds on creativity pack success

Following our hugely successful collaboration with art therapists and play specialists at The Toy Library, Nottingham, we’re excited to announce the launch of our latest project offering families over 10 fantastic outdoor activities. In March, we provided fun creativity packs for 150 families in the East Midlands The packs offered therapeutic creative activities to help […]

The great big summer fundraising extravaganza is here! Do it #4the400

Cancer didn’t stop for coronavirus, but sadly last summer many community fundraising events did, just as more families living with childhood cancer turned to PASIC for help. And that’s why we need your help! We’re super excited to announce our 2021 summer-long community fundraising extravaganza! With your help we can make up for lost funds […]