Young Lives vs Cancer

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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@DavidHorne @LNER @NetworkRailEC Thanks so much to you and everyone who was involved in organising such a special day for Jack. He had an amazing time 💗

[Young Lives vs Cancer @YLvsCancer]

Thank you @AshleyDalton_MP for being a true champion for children and young people with cancer, giving them the focus they deserve in the Cancer Plan and pushing for the Travel Fund to be included – this support will be so transformational to so many. Wishing you all the best and thank you for speaking so openly about prioritising your health and wellbeing.

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Thank you @PutneyFleur for being a long term supporter of our campaign for a Travel Fund for children and young people with cancer, and Minister @AshleyDalton_MP for noting the important role charities like us continue to play.

We're ready to work together throughout implementation of the National Cancer Plan.

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The National Cancer Plan was published on #WorldCancerDay with it's own dedicated chapter for children and young people.

Find out more about the plan👉 https://t.co/EGNAy4zA50

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"Listening is always the key" We're proud to campaign alongside children, young people and their families, like @TimothyPSadler to call for a better system of support.

Tim has been sharing how the cost of travelling to treatment impacts families, and how a travel fund, announced today as part of the National Cancer Plan, will help👇

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

Tim's son Michael was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer aged two.

He shares how worrying about money made an already difficult time even harder.

Through the National Cancer Plan, we'll cover travel costs for children with cancer.

@YLvsCancer

[Young Lives vs Cancer @YLvsCancer]

Breaking news 📢UK Government commit to a £10 million pound Fund to support children and young people with cancer with the cost of getting to treatment.

This is absolutely huge news for young cancer patients and their families who spend an average of £250 per month travelling to treatment, often over many months or years.

Thank you so much for standing with us to make a massive difference.

👉https://t.co/w7dsCOIUPg

[Young Lives vs Cancer @YLvsCancer]

We look forward to publication of the National Cancer Plan on Wednesday, and are pleased that after years of campaigning it will include a dedicated section for children and young people - a historic first for a National Cancer Plan for England.

We've been pleased to work with the Children and Young People's Cancer Taskforce to amplify the voices of children, young people and families throughout development of the plan.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

📢 Wednesday is World Cancer Day and that's when we'll publish the National Cancer Plan.

Marrying the very best of British science with our NHS, this plan is how we'll get cancer care from where it is today to where it needs to be.

@WesStreeting explains more 👇

[Cheltenham Town @CTFCofficial]

We’re delighted to unveil our brand-new charity third shirt in support of @YLvsCancer, in association with our Principal Partners Mira Showers 🩷💛

👉 https://t.co/yYkzc21YSj

#ctfc♦️

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@CTFCofficial It looks great! Thank you so much for supporting children and young people with cancer 💗

[Charlotte Gapper @CharlotteGapper]

Great to see such a brilliant response from readers to @theipaper Christmas Appeal in aid of @YLvsCancer. There's still time to donate!
https://t.co/3GFGHDukIt

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The North Star Cancer Collective is hosting a series of joint, open workshops to build and deepen our shared understanding of the system around children and young people with cancer, and their families.

Those attending the workshop via Microsoft Teams at 11.30am -12.30pm on Thursday 22 January will be able to input into and shape the focus of the work of the North Star Cancer Collective, in particular its ambition to 'strengthen the mental health of children and young people with cancer, and their families – within and beyond treatment'.

These sessions are open to all. We are particularly interested in exploring perspectives with:
- Young people (aged 16 years+) and family members with direct experience of children and young people’s cancer
- Community leaders, especially those representing communities who experience discrimination and oppression
- Thought leaders in research, systems thinking, social justice and innovation
- Practitioners (across organisations and focuses)
- Clinicians

To find out more and to sign up for the workshop, please visit:
https://t.co/FOckVZVdaf

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We’re delighted that our film Sam’s Story has been nominated for a Smiley Charity Film Award – and now we need your help to get it to the next stage.

Sam’s Story follows a child and their family as they deal with a cancer diagnosis and all the emotional and practical concerns that come with it, from long journeys to hospital and money worries during treatment to long-term effects like fatigue and anxiety.

By helping people understand what young cancer patients face, the film highlights the vital role Young Lives vs Cancer plays in ensuring no young person has to face cancer alone.

This is an amazing opportunity for more people to see the film and understand the unseen impact of cancer. You can help us raise awareness by voting for Sam’s Story to reach the next stage in the @SmileyCFA judging process here: https://t.co/uavzFJ92Nx

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@ZCTrust Thank you so much for supporting children and young people with cancer. We're so excited to start working with you - it'll make a huge difference 💗

[ZurichCommunityTrust @ZCTrust]

💙 Partner Spotlight – @YLvsCancer 💙
We’re proud to support Young Lives vs Cancer with £885,000 to expand their Homes from Home service—providing free accommodation near hospitals for families during treatment.
#ZurichCommunityTrust #YoungLivesVsCancer

[ZurichCommunityTrust @ZCTrust]

🌟 New Year, New Partnerships! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce our three new key charity partners for 2026:
🤝 @YLvsCancer
📢 Shout (@MHI_Charity)
🏃‍♀️ @goodgym

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#EnrichingCommunitiesTogether

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@NewquayCarnival @radionewquay @Love_Newquay @Tourism_Newquay @ILoveCornwallUK @BBCCornwall This is amazing! Thank you so much to everyone for supporting children and young people with cancer 🩷 You're helping to make a huge difference.

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@JandGLtd Thank you so much for supporting children and young people with cancer. You're making a huge difference 🩷

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@marshall_pd Thank you so much for supporting children and young people with cancer. You're helping us make sure they get the right support at the right time 🩷