About us
the story behind the charity
We are so passionate about fighting bladder cancer because we’ve been there ourselves. We understand the challenges you face. We’re here to support you on your bladder cancer journey.
The Fight Bladder Cancer objectives are …
Support
Support people affected by bladder cancer
Awareness
Raise awareness about the causes of bladder cancer and its treatments so it can be caught early
Research
Campaign for (and support) research into this much-ignored cancer
Change
Affect policy at the highest levels to bring about change in bladder cancer treatment
We started as a local support group in 2010. Read the story about our history and founder.
We are now a small charity with a national purpose and international connections. Find out about our vision and mission and the impact we make.
Key members of our team
We currently have seven brilliant trustees and a small army of fantastic volunteers who help with specific areas within the charity. Without them, we simply couldn’t function!
Our small staff team are passionate about helping and supporting patients. Many of them are patients themselves or have close family members who have bladder cancer.
Our medical advisory panel bring their expertise to everything we do.
Work with us – find out about the paid and volunteering roles we have available.
Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
Across the world, May is recognised as a time to raise awareness about bladder cancer. We run events, blow bubbles and inspire others to fundraise and raise awareness. Find out how to get involved with Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
Our policy and advocacy work focuses on bringing together partners and patient advocates to drive positive and lasting changing. Our primary area of focus is patient support. We also work on healthcare system improvements for the bladder cancer pathway from pre-diagnosis to treatment and beyond.
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Keep in touch with our work and news
- Read stories on our blog.
- Follow us on social media.
- Subscribe to our newsletter and our flagship Fight Magazine.