Guest, companion & parent stories
Here are just a few of the wonderful Youth Cancer Trust holiday stories from guests, their companions as well as parents.
ChelseyLichfield
At the age of 13 whilst on holiday with my parents and 3 siblings, I found a lump on my right thigh.
LiamMilton Keynes
Liam, now 28, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour at the age of 10.
JohnShewsbury
I was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 1998. I had been suffering with headaches, so I went to see my GP who couldn’t tell me why this was, so she sent me to my optician.
WarrenLeicester
Warren was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2003.
SaniaManchester
My name is Sania and I suffer from a brain tumour that impacts my everyday life in many different ways.
JackLondon
I was diagnosed in December 2005, at the age of 11, with Non-Hodgkins T-Cell Lymphoma – a cancer of the blood.
KirstyScotland
When I was 11, I was diagnosed with an inoperable tectal plate brain tumour and hydrocephalus.
JosieAlderney
Josie, our daughter, had her 3rd pituitary brain tumour in 1999.
KatePlymouth
I was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in my right shoulder blade in October 2000, I was 16.
Ellen(Companion)
I have been to the Youth Cancer Trust many times with my friend Ellen.
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Brenda, Jim and team you are some of the most amazing people ever! Thank you doesn't express enough what you have all done for everyone who has ever had the pleasure to stay at this wonderful house. I look forward to returning to the house every year as I know the time I have will be unforgettable! I hope you all the best health and happiness for the future and cant wait to return. (Please have me back he he).
Natalie, Liverpool
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Had the most amazing week even better than the last one. Keep up the good work. Take care.
Lindsay, Scotland
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I’ve had the most amazing week with such great activities. I have spent the week with some amazing people in the world. Hope I can come again soon.
Jack
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I’m trying to think of new ways to say what I've already said a thousand times before – You guys are amazing! I've had a fabulous time and recharged my batteries.
Vicky
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Jim and Brenda, you both are the most amazing people I have ever met. I genuinely miss you both when I'm not here. I love Bournemouth so much and I get so excited when you invite me back. It's been my 3rd time here and the best time so far!
The people I have met here are absolutely amazing. I have had such a good time singing Great Balls of Fire with Jim. You both make me laugh so much you have made this house like my favourite second home! Brenda I'm so very sorry for making you drag me to the doctors, despite me feeling ill I had a wicked time. We had really great activities again like, Go-karting and Dry ski slopes.
Oh and Brenda I love your new hair it looks great! Thank you so much for the gift bags with the Shaving foam. (Is that for my chest? Ha-ha!) Thanks again. You're both absolutely great and I hope to come down soon again!
Jack