It’s been a busy few years here at Tanyel’s Smile, with the only interruption being the global pandemic. Below are the latest headline news items, the full archive of news can be found here.
Creditwest Bank – Treasure Hunt 17th May 2026
We are so thrilled to announce that The Creditwest Bank Catalkoy Kibris is supporting us at the first fundraising event for Tanyel’s Smile this year. Save the date and join us for a fun day out, raising…
Half-term Reports Day
In January, we had the pleasure of taking the children and their families to celebrate their half term reports day . At Slice of Life Pizza restaurant in Nicosia Cyprus the children under treatment at the…
New Year Celebrations
New year presents were given out to the children at the oncology unit at Lefkosa collected by Issy and Debbie on behalf of Tanyel’s Smile. who are now our representatives in North Cyprus. Thank you so…
September Bike Ride Organised by Greenpedal Cycles
This event was something Ceyhun had been discussing with the cycling team that supported us during our London-to-Cyprus ride in 2023. It was held as part of our fundraising efforts for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in…
A short break for the children and their families
A massive thank you to everyone for your donations, support, and fundraising efforts. Your continued generosity helps us share Tanyel’s infectious smile with other children facing the trauma of cancer, just as our beautiful Tanyel did.…
February half term with children and their families
On Saturday 2nd February Tanyel’s Smile arranged a half term meal for the children and families at Big Chef in North Cyprus. Thank you to Kemal Saraçoglu Lösemili and to Çocuklar ve Kanserle Savas Vakfi (a…
A Welcome Break
On the 12th and 13th September Tanyelssmile and Kemal saracoglu were delighted to fund a two day, one night stay for children with on-going treatment, their siblings and parents at the Acapulco Resort in North Cyprus.…
Talking Round Cyprus Podcast – The Cycling Copper One
Roger Bara and Sara Palmer talk all things North Cyprus with people who live, work, visit and love the place. Their hopie to open peoples’ eyes to this forgotten corner of Cyprus. This episode features an…
Talking Round Cyprus Podcast – The Tanyel’s Smile One
Roger Bara and Sara Palmer talk all things North Cyprus with people who live, work, visit and love the place. They hope to open peoples’ eyes to this forgotten corner of Cyprus. This episode features an…
Northern Exposure
In this episode of Northern Exposure, Can Gazi interviews Tanyel’s Dad Ceyhun Uzun. In this interview, they discuss Tanyel’s Smile and the events currently planned to help fund the charity. Can also discusses the inspiration that…
Facebook Live Interview
In May, Salih Eşref İle Spor Gündemi interviews Tanyel’s Smile (Tanyel’”in Gülüşü Vakfı) Ceyhun Uzun and Gulay Uzun, live on Facebook.
Bayrak International Radio Interview
Bayrak International Radio’s Denise Philips interviews Gulay Uzun talking about Tanyel’s Smile. Thank you Denise for the invite to do this interview and allowing Gulay to tell her story and that of her courageous daughter and,…
In-room entertainment
Through Tanyel’s Smile we were delighted to purchase nine Samsung smart TV’s to be fitted in rooms where children spend most of their time whilst being treated on the children’s cancer oncology unit in lefkosa delvlet hastanesi…
Met Police Third Sector Awards
In February, Cey and Ryan were honoured to be part of the Third Sector Awards at New Scotland Yard organised by the Turkish police Association. Here they had the chance to share their experiences with the…
Christmas with children and their families
On 17th December we had the pleasure of meeting with the children and their families, who have the misfortune of living with cancer in Northern Cyprus. It was a pleasure to join them for the festival…
We’ve done it! London to Cyprus in 28 Days
We’re delighted to announce that we successfully completed the London to Cyprus cycle ride 23rd September to 21st October. This has been a monumental effort by the team, and we want to say a big thank…
Cycling – London to Cyprus
On Saturday 23rd September 2023 my crazy husband Ceyhun Uzun and his crazier colleague Ryan Mckinlay, two Metropolitan Police Officers, will be taking on their biggest challenge by cycling from London to Cyprus. Starting from New…
Tanyel’s 28th Birthday Memorial
My beautiful daughter Tanyel should be celebrating her 28th birthday today. A confident young lady who fought so hard with all her strength, courage and positivity but never made it. We lost her in January 2016,…
Fitness and fundraising
A massive thank you to one of our ongoing supporters, Claire, who continues to put in so much effort in organizing events to raise as much funds as possible for us at Tanyel’s Smile. In June,…
A grand day at the coronation
We are very proud and honoured at Tanyel’s smile, as Tanyel’s daddy Ceyhun Uzun, was invited to the coronation at Westminster Abbey.