Youth Cancer Trust’s Lockdown Funk Video
An upbeat dance video created by the Youth Cancer Trust (YCT) is set to bring a sense of joy in Lockdown and much needed awareness for the essential support that young people with cancer need. Over 82 people from across the UK have submitted their best dance moves to...FEAR OF COVID SEES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CANCER DELAY MEDICAL HELP
LATE REFERALLS COMBINED WITH A FEAR OF COVID MEANS DELAYED TREATMENT The impact of coronavirus is being felt acutely by young people with cancer due to late referrals and diagnoses, a leading cancer charity, The Youth Cancer Trust has warned. The charity also...My YCT holiday reminded me it is enough to just be yourself by Freya
I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia in May 2018 and started intensive chemotherapy straight away. My world quickly shrank. After one of my longer stints in hospital, I remember going into town with a friend. I felt completely overwhelmed, like a fish...Matt Johnson Donates Royalty Payment to Youth Cancer Trust
What a superstar!!! Youth Cancer Trust Ambassador, Matt Johnson, music producer and keyboard player and co-writer in legendary British funk band Jamiroquai, has been hugely generous in donating his first royalty payment from his super funky solo album ‘With the...A New Venture for the One Legged Warrior
Inspiring amputee boxer, Rob Franks, aka ‘One Legged Warrior’ was due to take part in Box Beats Cancer in March. Part of a White Collar Boxing event, the wheelchair boxing match was set to be the first of it’s kind in Dorset. Speaking on an ITV news interview Rob said...Our YCT guests refusing to let lockdown get them down.
Fun packed, adventure holidays by the sea are just part of what we provide at Youth Cancer Trust. A vital part of our work is creating the opportunity for young cancer patients to meet and share their stories, creating lasting friendships and supporting each other...Facial Hair Fundraiser – our Ambassador Braves the Shave
Our Ambassador and friend, Joe Musker, has been supporting the Trust for over 15 years. A former professional drummer for Dead or Alive, Joe combines his musical expertise and his devotion to supporting young people, by hosting an annual Drumming4Life fundraising...
Digital Magical Paint Pour Workshops
Local artist Harriet Sheppard, brought a sprinkle of magic to our YCT guests, as she hosted an online paint pour workshop, wearing her fairy wings, and accompanied by her dog ‘Mouse’. She approached the Trust at the start of lockdown, wanting to support our guests as...
Colten Care’s dedicated dementia home The Aldbury donated £2,218.62
Residents of a Poole care home have raised enough money to bring four, young cancer patients to Dorset on holiday this summer.