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Our mission is to ensure: that those affected by childhood leg conditions are fully informed and supported, from diagnosis to treatment; that there is widespread understanding of childhood leg conditions and of the challenges facing those affected by them; that every effort is made to improve treatment and support for childhood leg conditions We do this by: providing practical and emotional support through our Steps Helpline and digital presence; ensuring that families are as fully informed as possible about the realities, challenges and options that lie ahead. We have a range of award-winning booklets, films and online resources; offering a safe place to share concerns and to benefit from the experience of others, through our Family Contact Service and online community; giving financial support to purchase specialist car seats for children; increasing public awareness of childhood lower limb conditions, through our communication activities; working with the NHS, to encourage best practice. We also raise awareness of the issues concerning patients and their families; striving for a better future, through our work with research projects. This is to increase understanding of, and improve treatment for, all aspects of childhood lower limb conditions. How we make it happen Everything we do is through the hard work and skill of our staff, volunteers and trustees. But none of it would be possible without the commitment and generosity of our supporters and donors. We’re proud of what we achieve on a modest budget of less than £200,000. But with more funding, there is so much more we can do! Please consider what steps you can take to help us. As we like to say at Steps, “We don’t take walking for granted!”

"TO MAKE SURE EVERY STUDENT KNOWS THE COMMON SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CANCER IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND WHEN TO GO AND SEE THEIR GP" CATS is the Cancer Awareness in Teenagers and Young People Society. We’re here to make sure every student knows the common symptoms of cancer in young people, so they know when to go and see their GP. We are hoping to ensure that all students and young people across the Salford/Manchester area are aware of the common signs of cancer and what to look out for. A key part of who we are is that we are run by students, for students. We know that if you want to reach groups of students, then the people best equipped to do that are students themselves. We focus on trying to raise awareness through innovative and engaging methods - social media campaigns, pub quizzes, comedy and acoustic nights and more! We work with other societies and groups within university settings to make sure that all we do is targeted to students in a way they can easily access and engage with. Most of the time that young people experience symptoms such as fatigue or weight loss it’s unlikely to be cancer. But, we’re here to make sure that it doesn’t get missed when it is. Our message is to go and see your GP if you have any concerning symptoms, just in case.