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Hassan’s story: Hassan’s sister shares his story in his memory after...
Hassan's sister, Sadia, shares his story in his memory after he sadly died of acute myeloid leukaemia at 20 years old
“We know you will be busy but children and young people with cancer can’t wa...
A week on from the election of the new UK Government, Young Lives vs Cancer reflects on what this General Election means for children and young people...
Ben’s Story: I opened up with their support. I’m gay with cancer
Ben was 22 when he was diagnosed with leukaemia. Six months earlier, Ben said he had come out with his sexuality and started a new life.
From one parent to another: Top tips for parents/carers of a child with cancer t...
Rob shares his top tips to help improve emotional wellbeing for other parents and carers of a child with cancer
Abi shares how cancer had an impact on her mental health
Abi shares how she struggled with the impact cancer had on her mental health once she was in remission
Kev’s Story: Celebrating 40yrs cancer-free by running half marathon in wellies
To mark this milestone Kev's putting himself through his paces, training to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in wellies for Young Lives vs ...
Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster takes on London Marathon for Team Young Lives!
Star of Ted Lasso, Emmy-award nominated Phil Dunster, is swapping his AFC Richmond football boots for his running trainers to run the London Marathon ...
Louise: taking on the Jurassic Coast in memory of niece Charlotte
Last year, Louise and her friend Giselle took on the Jurassic Coast trek in memory of Charlotte for Young Lives vs Cancer.
Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.