Our key focuses
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal helps children to be happier and healthier and improves the lives of people living with cancer
OWLS bereavement service
The OWLS (Overcoming Worry, Loss and Sadness) Bereavement Service offers care, understanding, and specialist support for children and families who have experienced the death of a loved one. Through one-to-one support, group activities, and safe spaces to share feelings, OWLS helps children find comfort, build resilience, and know that they are not alone in their grief.
We are proud to now run the service in partnership with Child Bereavement UK (CBUK), working together to provide the very best support for families when they need it most.
Kinesio taping
The Appeal is helping thousands of people with cancer access potentially life-enhancing physiotherapy treatment.
The Appeal is funding university research into Kinesio Taping – the sort of strapping used by professional athletes – as well as staging a series of study days to share knowledge of the technique and its potential to relieve some of the symptoms of cancer.
Jane herself received the non-drug therapy and reported that it improved her quality of life immeasurably.
It was one of her final wishes to see whether other people could also benefit.
Children's health and well-being
The Appeal is working M2, (formerly Mini Mermaid Running Club UK), activated in primary schools for Year 3-6, helps girls create a foundation of self-confidence, self-esteem and self-compassion through a combination of movement and mindfulness.
The lessons of M2 strengthen a girl's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing and provide them the tools to manage pressure - from peers, from society and from herself, about how she should look, feel and behave.
The Appeal is supporting the activation of M2 in the North of England.
Funding Research to Slow and Stop Cancer Spread
The Appeal is supporting pioneering research into how cancer spreads (metastasis). By uncovering the biological processes that enable tumours to migrate and grow in other parts of the body, this work aims to identify new ways to stop or slow progression. The insights gained could lead to targeted treatments and smarter care strategies that improve outcomes and quality of life. In time, these advances could benefit people affected by a range of cancers, including those of the breast, bowel, liver and pancreas.
Make a change
Learn more about the difference your donation could make today to each of our four key projects.
Other ways to get involved
There are so many ways to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal; with friends, at work or by donating your time to volunteer. Follow the links to find out more about each of the different ways you can get involved and start supporting us today!