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My wife Susan and I set up the Leukaemia Appeal after our daughter, Françesca, died in 1992 at the age of two. We have funded research into the causes and possible cures of childhood leukaemia, and oncology outreach nursing. We have now launched gaps:line and I know from our own experience that it helps to talk to other people who can understand your feelings.

Bryan Gunn, ex-Norwich City and Scotland goalkeeper. Founder of Bryan Gunn's Appeal

Current fundraising total: £

Welcome to Bryan Gunn's Appeal and gaps:line

You'll find lots of information here about cancer and leukaemia as it affects children and young people, and their family and friends.

Learn about the history of Bryan Gunn's Appeal and the work we have done since 1993, and read about the research we are doing now to help find better treatments. Read the stories of some people who have first-hand experience, and who are now volunteers on our helpline.

Search our definitions section for words and terms connected with cancer which you don't understand - we think we have them all covered, but you can contact us if you still have a question after looking through!

If you know a child or young person who has cancer or leukaemia, and you would like to chat with someone about some of the issues this can raise, we are here to help you understand what is happening and offer our support to you. You can talk to someone who has experienced something similar by ringing gaps:line on 0845 121 4277 between 8pm and 10pm any day of the year.

If you would like to join the gaps:line volunteer team then ring 0845 130 3683 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

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