Here are just a few of the wonderful Youth Cancer Trust holiday stories from guests, their companions as well as parents.
At the age of 13 whilst on holiday with my parents and 3 siblings, I found a lump on my right thigh.
Liam, now 28, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour at the age of 10.
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.
Warren was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2003.
My name is Sania and I suffer from a brain tumour that impacts my everyday life in many different ways.
I was diagnosed in December 2005, at the age of 11, with Non-Hodgkins T-Cell Lymphoma – a cancer of the blood.
When I was 11, I was diagnosed with an inoperable tectal plate brain tumour and hydrocephalus.
Josie, our daughter, had her 3rd pituitary brain tumour in 1999.
I was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in my right shoulder blade in October 2000, I was 16.
I have been to the Youth Cancer Trust many times with my friend Ellen.
I would just like to say how nice it was to see you both again! with just having my operation everything was in the clouds for me and I thought oh no I have lost everything but when I came back to see the Youth Cancer Trust I was in the clear of everything and knew there would be a brighter day! Thank you.
Little Louise, Scotland
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
Thanks for this amazing experience I have loved it all. Tried out sports I usually wouldn't do. I go away with a lot better feeling for life. Thank you so much.
Claire
Wow. What can I say? Not only has this been the best Bournemouth holiday, it's the best holiday I've ever had. I've made some amazing friends who I hope to keep for life. I've had an absolutely amazing time and I honestly can't thank you enough. You've made everything better, and easier to cope with.
Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to have a break and meet people who know exactly how I feel. This holiday is defiantly what the doctor ordered.
Georgie
In the words of someone famous who I don't know "Friends are one family you make for yourselves" Thank you so much for everything you've given me – another fabulous week. Thanks to YCT I've made new friends, tried new activities and been able to relax and forget the trials and tribulations of everyday life. It's like a home from home. Thank you for everything you've done, Words cannot express the feelings I have for you all.
Fiona
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Due to the situation with the coronavirus and the government guidance, we have unfortunately had to close the office and holiday home to protect our staff and beneficiaries.
Please take good care of one another – all our staff wish you all the very best 🙂
Please do help support us – we need donations more than ever as our community fundraising team is unable to work as normal. You can donate via the button on our home page or please email us if you would like to raise money for Youth Cancer Trust. We really appreciate any help you can give as we will continue to support young people with cancer as best we can now and in the future.
The house is currently closed to visitors until further notice. Please email us if you have an urgent enquiry.