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Christmas Cards – designed by Gemma Fay

This card is designed by and dedicated to Gemma Fay, who won First Prize in the Youth Cancer Trust’s Christmas Card Design competition in 2022. Gemma, aged 25, passed away peacefully on the 30/07/23, having lived with Secondary Cancer, Synovial Sarcoma for nearly...
World Mental Health Day 10th October

World Mental Health Day 10th October

Today is World Mental Health Day 1 in 4 people in England experience mental health problems each year. This may range from anxiety and depression which affect a lot of people, to less common problems such as bipolar disorder, PTSD and eating disorders, for...
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month As a charity that supports young people aged 14-30 who are living with and beyond cancer, we are committed to raising awareness of childhood cancer during this month. Many of our guests were diagnosed with cancer in their...
Volunteers needed!

Volunteers needed!

Hydration Station – Bournemouth Half Marathon -Sunday 8th October, 8.30am. It’s that time of year again when I’m looking for volunteers to help us on the hydration station at Bournemouth Half Marathon. The role involves setting up the tables and...
Lee Freeman – 101 miles in 24 hours!

Lee Freeman – 101 miles in 24 hours!

On the 28th July, Lee ran 101 miles in 24 hours at Rother Valley Country park, raising to date £3319 –  just amazing!  Jo and Laura were able to meet Lee as he is a friend of Jason Bennett (Ambassador) and gained a sense of how tough it was to complete it, but...
Make a Move event – Bath University

Make a Move event – Bath University

Staff members Jo, Laura and Wendy attended ‘Make a Move’ at Bath University. The event is in support of The Grand Appeal for Bristol  Children’s Hospital Charity. It provides an opportunity for children with cancer, or a blood condition to come together, try out...
A huge thank you to Jason Bennett & supporters!

A huge thank you to Jason Bennett & supporters!

Jo and Laura had the privilege and honour of being invited to a cheque presentation from Jason Bennett and his family at Sheffield Wednesday football ground. Jason, with the support from his friends, family and local community have raised an incredible £30,131 for us....