We work to fund research to advance the understanding of cancer for the people of Merseyside and Cheshire. Our research focuses on how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, as well as understanding how to provide the most effective ongoing care for cancer patients.Our reasons for doing this are simple. In Merseyside and Cheshire, we have the worst cancer mortality rates in the country.We aim to level the playing field by investing in research which takes place right in the heart of our region and directly benefits every resident of Merseyside and Cheshire. Put quite simply, the more money we can invest in cancer research, the more lives we can save in our region.Last year was our 30th anniversary, and during this time we have invested over £20 million into cancer research taking place right on your doorstep – but we can't continue to do this without your support.While the name Clatterbridge is synonymous with cancer in our region, Clatterbridge Cancer Research is in fact an independent charity which receives no NHS funding and relies solely upon public donations to survive.We need to raise in excess of £2 million every year to continue with our vital research – that is nearly £5,500 every day