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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 […]

Meet the Team: Louise

Continuing our Meet the Team series, we have a chat with Louise: My role is… PASIC CEO I’ve been working at PASIC for… Six years What I enjoy most about my job is… Hearing from families about the difference our support has made, which can be during some incredibly tough times and also being inspired by […]

Meet the Team: Toria

Starting off our new series: Meet the Team is… Toria.  My role is… Leicester Family Support Worker  I’ve been working at PASIC for… One year   What I enjoy most about my job is… Making people smile on a bad day   When I’m not working I like… Spending time at home with my husband […]

Take on the Captain Tom 100 Challenge for PASIC

We’re inviting supporters to join the nation by taking on the Captain Tom 100 Challenge and raise money to help families going through childhood cancer in the East Midlands. The challenge has been set up by The Captain Tom Foundation and is designed for people of all ages and abilities to take part. All they […]

Get EGGcited for Easter with our Easter crafts!

Do you need inspiration for some Easter fun over the holidays? We’ve put together some Easter craft activities. So how about making a bunny mask, colouring in an egg or designing your very own Easter bunting?! Download the resources below: Plain Bunting Egg Bunting Bunny Bunting Patterned Bunting 2D Egg Template 3D Egg Template  And […]

Does your child have cancer? You can get the vaccine now

Did you know that as a parent/carer of a child with cancer you are eligible for a coronavirus vaccination?   Here are the ways you can book your Covid vaccination: On the government website, where it will direct you to select a vaccination centre nearest to you.  You’ll need to state that you are a […]

Welcome Simaran!

We’re pleased to welcome a new intern to the PASIC Team! Simaran Johal joins us on a full-time three month placement as part of her PhD programme. It’s fantastic to have Simaran on board and she will be putting her brains to good use in her role measuring our impact and the difference PASIC makes, […]

Lace up your trainers for #TeamPASIC

We’re eagerly looking ahead to some post-lockdown fundraising. Could you join #TeamPASIC and take part in a running event this year? Like the rest of the charity sector, our community fundraising took a hit last year with the cancellation of most fundraising events. That’s why this year we need your help more than ever! All […]

It’s time to get crafty with our free creativity packs!

Exciting news! PASIC have been working with artists and play specialists to bring a free creativity pack to the doors of families with children currently receiving cancer treatment. We were pleased to be able to collaborate with The Toy Library to produce the packs, who work to provide children and young people with the opportunity […]