CHILD CANCER INTERNATIONAL (CCI)

Background CCI was founded in 1994 with 11 member organisations. Today CCI is the largest international patient support organisation for childhood cancer ad has a membership comprising 181 parent groups in 90 countries across 6 continents. CCI is a parent focussed and parent driven organisation where fulll membership is restricted to those organisations where parents comprise the majority of the board. All other groups can apply for associate membership but have no voting rights

Vision “ To be recognised worldwide as the body representing families of children with cancer”

Mission Sharing knowledge and experience to improve access to the best possible care for children with cancer all over the world.

Governance The Board comprises of 8 Trustees representative of the 6 continents, namely Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania.

Mary McGowan - current Oceanic Representative on the Board Simon Lala – Past Board Chair, current financial advisor and life member

Activities & Events Holds Annual Conferences which focuses on lectures and workshops on topics of interest to Child Cancer Groups Regional Conferences which focus on the needs and concerns of particular regions Promoting Twinning Opportunities between developed and developing countries. Supporting the formation and growth of parent groups in developing countries. Advocacy on the International Stage thru bodies like SIOP, WHO and the European Union. International Childhood Cancer Day was established to promote International Awareness ( 15 February)

Funding Membership Fees Parents Helping Parents Funds European Union for specific projects. Donations.

INTERNATIONAL CHILD CANCER PROJECTS CCI supports organisations or agencies who are running child cancer programs in developing countries.