
Young Lives vs Cancer
@ylvscancer
We’re here to make sure children and young people with cancer in the UK get the right support at the right time. Formerly called CLIC Sargent.
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http://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk 04-02-2009 15:16:34
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Tomorrow, Andrew Green will embark on a 4-day walk from MK Dons to 20 Stadiums in London (including Victoria Road on Monday Morning) for Young Lives vs Cancer He was inspired to take on the challenge by his young son Alexander, who recently battled with Cancer. Support his journey ⤵️



Thank you Bambos Charalambous for meeting with us to talk about the unique needs of children and young people with cancer, like the high cost of travelling to treatment and welfare and benefits delays, and how their needs could be met in the National Cancer Plan.



This #InternationalNursesDay, we’re celebrating the incredible work of all nurses who are dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer 🫶 Hear from our amazing Chief Nurses: bit.ly/4m6qMVJ Young Lives vs Cancer CCLG Nursing #NursesDay

"There are no words to describe how you feel; your world turns upside down." Nancy was diagnosed with brain cancer at only one year old. Her mum Gemma shares their story in this BBC News (UK) article: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Nancy and Gemma also star in a new Young Lives vs Cancer

"Young people with cancer are forced to wait, on average, eight long months before they can access PIP, including a three-month qualifying period." Thank you Clive Jones MP for once again raising issue of benefits waits for children and young people with cancer in UK Parliament.

Thank you Sir Stephen Timms Department for Work and Pensions for meeting us to discuss welfare benefits. PIP, DLA and others are vital for children and young people with cancer and their families. We’re committed to raising their voices so they get all the support they need, when they need it.


Have you read Luca's story yet? We collaborated with Young Lives vs Cancer on this storybook for children diagnosed with #Lymphoma 💜. Order or download your free copy 👉 lymphoma-action.org.uk/new-storybook-… #LymphomaAwareness #BloodCancer Young Lives vs Cancer


Thank you Jessica Toale MP for meeting with us to talk about the costs faced by children and young people with cancer and their families in the South West, like the cost of travelling to specialist treatment, as well as how their needs can be met in the upcoming National Cancer Plan


Five-year-old Luca and Moto2 star Jake Dixon holding the personalised helmet he's donating to raise vital funds for children and young people with cancer. MotoGP™🏁 fans will have the chance to win it in a prize draw on Sunday, after his race at the Silverstone Circuit.


Explaining how this wonderful tribute helmet to Luca Guintoli came together ✨ Jake Dixon #BritishGP 🇬🇧 Young Lives vs Cancer

💙Luca had the best day ever. Thank you Jake for these amazing moments “GO GET EM!” - Enter the draw and win Jake’s Silverstone helmet here gvwhl.com/MXFDI - All funds go to Children charities Young Lives vs Cancer and Wishes4Kids



There's still time to win Jake Dixon's special Grand Prix helmet. Nearly £60,000 has been raised! Get involved and find out more here: givewheel.com/fundraising/77…


Thank you Clive Jones MP for working with charities like us to call for a robust Cancer Plan for England. We're pleased to be working through the Children and Young People's Cancer Taskforce and hope the Plan will deliver on the areas highlighted in our Children and Young Peoples