During Robbie's 15 month battle with a rare form of terminal cancer, at just aged 12, he created The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust. A Trust that aims to provide a facility where all children are treated in age appropriate surroundings through the revamped Ward 27 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The RACT are exceptionally proud to have been such a vital part in fundraising and achieving this goal in Robbie's memory. 

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The charity continues to support Ward 27 and over the last few years has helped fund trips away for patients and family members, revamp treatment rooms, and provide vital pieces of equipment such as a bladder and canula scanner.Over the past few years the charity has opened a new Therapy Room on  the Ward, which is a place where the young people undergoing treatment for cancer, and often enduring long stays in hospital, will be able to relax, unwind, and feel very special. Additionally they have purchased vital pieces of equipment for Ward 27. This includes an ultrasound bladder scanner and cannula scanner, both helping to reduce the trauma, stress and bruising for the patient undergoing treatment. Plus two Ambulatory Pumps which enables patients to have certain cancer treatments at home. For cancer patients who are used to spending significant time in a hospital, this simple but hugely important piece of equipment really is life changing, plus it also frees up beds in the ward for other young adults and children.
For the past three years the charity has funded a psychologist to work on Ward 27 a few days a week, and help patients and families with their mental health. This is something that has become a huge importance over
the past few years and has made a huge difference to those on the Ward.

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The current aim is to continue supporting the wellbeing of patients on the ward by stocking the new fridge with various ice creams and ice lollies. Ice lollies are vital for young people going through cancer treatment. It helps to remove the metallic taste in their mouths, sooth users, as well boosting taste buds and appetite. The charity is also hoping to purchase several IPads for those patients who are spending weeks stuck in hospital.

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Other aims of The RACT include:

 

• To educate. To encourage all who are able to consider giving blood and/or platelets. The last few months of Robbie's life were totally dependent on these products and gave him precious time.

• To raise awareness of the Antony Nolan Register, a charity that matches up people who need life changing bone marrow transplants with suitable donors from across the world. There is the opportunity to save someone's life if you register. 

 

We want The Robbie Anderson Cancer Trust to keep saying “Yes” when they are asked to help, and to keep making a huge difference to young people battling cancer. 

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www.robbieanderson.org.uk

Charity Number - 1125466