Hanna teaches future doctors about CMN
Hi everyone, my name is Hanna. I am the youngest doctor in my hospital – or at least that’s what my paediatrician and her team say!
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Isla’s transitioning day at school
My name is Isla and I was born with Congenital Melanocytic Naevi on the 12th December 2016, making me 8 years old at the time of writing this. Today I had my transitioning day at school where I met the teacher who will be teaching me when I go into year 4.
Val Unsworth Stepping Down as Chair of Trustees; Tracy Traverse Burley Appointed New Chair
After 12 years of service, Val Unsworth, co-founder of Caring Matters Now, is stepping down from her role as Chair of Trustees. After an impressive tenure, Val will be handing over the reins to Tracy Traverse Burley, who has been appointed by the Board as the new Chair of Trustees.
Douglas Newman Wins the 2024 Jessica Ma Award for Outstanding Contribution to CMN Fundraising
In a heartfelt celebration of bravery, compassion, and determination, Doug Newman has been named the winner of the prestigious 2024 Jessica Ma Award (JMA).
Celebrating birthdays and birthmarks…
Ada was born with CMN in 2020, and just a few weeks later I spoke to another parent of a child with CMN and they told me about Caring Matters Now. We have been involved ever since. In 2022 I took on being one of the regional contacts for the charity and I am so proud to help many over the East Anglia region.
A family’s journey with Caring Matters Now…
In 1999, we had a daughter, Holly, born with CMN. Very sadly for us all, complications related to her condition proved to be terminal and she passed away aged 10 months. 25 years on, we are still very much in touch with the charity and who’d have thought that the seeds sown all those years ago would have grown into such a strong and beneficial entity.
Proud to be involved with Caring Matters Now…
My connection to Caring Matters Now began when my daughter, Alicia, was born with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus (CMN). From the very start, the charity was there for us, offering support, guidance, and a sense of community that meant so much.
New Member’s Event
Are you a new member at Caring Matters Now? Join us on Sunday 23rd March at 8pm for our Annual New Members Event online. You’ll find out who we are, what we do and why we do it, as well as meeting some of our team and having an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have also!…
Maja’s Story
My name is Maja. I am a 16-year-old girl living in London. I was born with CMN covering the majority of my left leg and lower parts of my waist. Due to its size, it was not possible to remove it, but I underwent major surgery when I was just a few hours old to…
