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Kylen’s story: specialist social worker support was “absolutely phen...
Kylen was diagnosed with leukaemia in June 2024, when he was just two and a half years old.
Winter appeal update: Esme’s story
A huge thank you to everybody who so kindly donated to our Winter appeal, to help offer a Home from Home to families with a child in hospital over the...
Amelie’s story: how our digital support groups reduced isolation
Young people with cancer are often in isolation, like Amelie, who was just 11 when she was diagnosed with cancer.
Dan’s story: support from a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker during lym...
Dan was just 17 when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. While he endured months of gruelling treatment, he felt his life was on hold.
Reflections on the 6th Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Congress
Helen Gravestock, Director of Policy, Communications and Voice and Rosanna Thomasoo, Associate Director of Systemic Learning & Design attended the...
“We’ll decorate the tree, bake gingerbread, and cherish photos and video...
After Teddy sadly died at just 3 earlier this year, his mum shares the many ways they will remember him at Christmas time this year
Orla’s story: diagnosed with a rare brain tumour when she was one-year-old
Orla sadly died in August 2023. Her family are sharing their story to raise awareness of how vital support from Young Lives vs Cancer is.
Kylen’s story: diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia aged three
Kylen's family have been supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker throughout his treatment.
Esme’s Story: CLIC House kept her family together at Christmas
Esme was diagnosed with cancer at just three years old. She went on to have chemotherapy treatment as well as radiotherapy and surgery.