Blogs and Resources

Our 2023 Grants Programme is open!

Our 2023 Grants Programme is open!

The links to our grants funding and Dragon Boat Racing details follow:    You can apply for grant funding from The Willow Tree Foundation here: https://thewillowtreefoundation.com/access-grants/ You can find out more about our Willowtones Community Choir here:...

What’s new in 2023?

What’s new in 2023?

With all of the exciting things happening in 2023 which are mentioned in the update video, you can explore further with the following links: You can apply for grant funding from The Willow Tree Foundation here: https://thewillowtreefoundation.com/access-grants/ You...

Reading For Remission

Reading For Remission

If you are looking for inspiration, resources and hope during your cancer journey, these books will support you! Containing practical information from first-hand experiences help you navigate your own journey from people who really understand and have reached...

How To Regulate Your Body Temperature

How To Regulate Your Body Temperature

After chemotherapy & radiation many experience feeling cold and not being able to regulate their body temperature easily.  So this guide contains resources that we use to help keep cold, especially in the Winter, Dowload the guide here

One Year On From Diagnosis

One Year On From Diagnosis

One year ago today Richard received his diagnosis and as he reflects, he speaks about 'Invisible Disability' along with our exciting news about our Willowtones Choir! Enjoy the festive season everyone & thank you as always for your support x    

Our Charity Auction for #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Our Charity Auction for #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

As you might have heard September is a BIG MONTH for us! It’s #BloodCancerAwarenessMonthIt’s Richard's 50th BirthdayWe have our Fundraising party on the 24th September (https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thewillowtreefoundation/739911)We launch our online charity...

Get Your Funk On Fundraiser!

Get Your Funk On Fundraiser!

Well as we come to the end of our final month of isolation & Richard has had his PET & CT scans and we should find out next week if the SCT was successful Whilst we’ve been stuck at home for the last 3 months, we’ve been planning how to develop the willow tree...

How To Soothe Mucositis

How To Soothe Mucositis

Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy & SCT can often lead to Mucositis which is when your mouth, throat & esophagus can become dry, ulcerated, burnt & swollen from the treatment. It can be very painful & often leads people finding it hard to eat & swallow. ...

Preparing for A Stem Cell Transplant

Preparing for A Stem Cell Transplant

Richard had an Autologous Stem Cell Transplant in May at St George's Hospital in Tooting, and even though we had read lots about what to expect, he decided to document every day to give a real-life experience of his journey. In this guide we list some of the practical...