The CHECT Teen Focus Council (TFC) got together for a meeting earlier on in the year and filmed a super quick video to introduce themselves and explain a little about what they do. Perfecto! If you fancy getting involved in the TFC yourself, please email...
About Me I’m a veteran in the CHECT game. They’ve done so much for me and the TFC was a great way for me to help give back to the team that gave me so much during my Rb. I’m about to enter my second year of University, which also means I’m unfortunately coming...
Hi, I’m Beth and I’m 18 years old. When I was around twelve weeks old, I was taken to my GP because my mum noticed a white glow in my eyes. I was finally diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma – cancerous tumours in both eyes. I had several rounds of cryotherapy,...
Hey, my name is Samih and I’m writing this article as a member of the CHECT Teen Focus Council (TFC). A bit about me. I am and have been totally blind with Rb (retinoblastoma) since the age of two. I love all forms of music, I’m a singer/occasional songwriter,...
Hi, I’m Katie, and I am 16 years old. I had Rb when I was eight (nearly nine), which, as you probably know, is quite unusual because most people are younger. It does come with the interesting consequence that I remember everything which happened. My right eye was...