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Want to know about children and young people with cancer and their families? Well, we’ve got something to say! Our Media and PR team is available 24/7 for comment, interviews and information.

For media enquiries only (including Out of Hours), call our Media and PR team on 0844 848 1189 or email mediarelations@younglivesvscancer.org.uk (Please note, we are only able to help with media queries on this number, for anything else please call 0300 330 0803).

You can also check out our contacts for journalists and our Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters page.

Young Lives vs Cancer calls on the next Government to commit to transforming the experiences and futures of children and young people with cancer

Tuesday 30 April 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer is calling on all political parties to commit to five key areas to ensure children and young people with cancer get the support they need

Statement in response to UK Government consultation on changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Monday 29 April 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to UK government launch of consultation seeking views on proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month is back!

Monday 1 April 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer joins cancer charities across the UK in raising awareness of the experience of young people with cancer this Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

A yellow and orange ribbon is next to the words 'Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month' in white with a purple background

JD Wetherspoon raised £23million for charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer

Thursday 28 March 2024

JD Wetherspoon reaches milestone of £23million for charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer

A group of JDW colleagues and Young Lives vs Cancer staff are stood outside Wetherspoon House. Two people are crouched at the front in front of a line of people at the back, they are holding gold 2 and 3 balloons - everyone has their hands up in the air to celebrate.

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the 2024 Spring Budget

Wednesday 6 March 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer says while some of today's announcements will offer some support, we still need to see much more targeted, long-term support for the children, young people and families facing cancer

The Department of Health and Social Care announces new Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce

Tuesday 6 February 2024

The establishment of the Taskforce comes after almost two years of campaigning by Young Lives vs Cancer and Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG), who together have been calling on UK government to implement a dedicated Children and Young People’s Cancer Plan.

Young Lives vs Cancer appoints new Director of Income Generation

Monday 22 January 2024

Dominique Davis will take up her new role at the end of January

A photo of Dominique, her head is slightly tilted to the left and she is smiling at the camera.

Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster takes on TCS London Marathon for children’s cancer charity and cause close to heart

Friday 12 January 2024

An image of actor Phil Dunster holding a Young Lives vs Cancer t-shirt outside Paul's House, one of Young Lives vs Cancer's Homes from Home.

Cancer, healthcare and children’s charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider hospital parking consultation

Monday 8 January 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer and 16 other charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider consultation for hospital car parking charges