CANCER Research UK has launched its annual Little Star Awards across Warrington.
Relatives and friends of young cancer patients or survivors from across the region are being urged to nominate them now for special recognition of their courage in the run up to Christmas.
Last year 36 children from across the North West received a Little Star Award.
Recipients get a unique trophy, a £50 gift card and a certificate signed by a host of celebrities including pop sensations Rihanna, Leona Lewis and The Jonas Brothers, as well as Premiership football aces Ryan Giggs and Cesc Fabregas.
Claire Atkinson, Cancer Research UK spokesman for Warrington, said: “The Little Star Awards are now in their eighth year and we are delighted to be able to combine the 2010 launch with such positive news about childhood cancer survival.
“The progress we’re seeing in children’s cancer reflects years of research that has led to advances in treatment. Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of this progress.”
In the North West around 160 children are diagnosed with cancer each year.
To nominate a Little Star email [email protected] or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org/littlestar The awards are open to all under 18s who have cancer or have been treated for the disease in the last five years.
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