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This Christmas, cancer is tearing families apart

Give today to help give families a place to stay together. Donations received by 30 November will be matched by a fund created by a generous donor, until the match fund is fully used. That means every £1 you give becomes £2.

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This Christmas, cancer is tearing families apart

Give today to help give families a place to stay together. Donations received by 30 November will be matched by a fund created by a generous donor, until the match fund is fully used. That means every £1 you give becomes £2.

Donate today
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Get your place on Team Young Lives for the Manchester Marathon 2027

Take on one of the UK’s most popular marathons for families facing cancer and make those miles count.
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Helping families facing cancer with rising costs
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UK Government commit to £10 million travel Fund in National Cancer Plan for England

Young Lives vs Cancer and our supporters have heard the news that a new Fund to support with travel costs will be introduced from 2027.
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Featured stories

Your stories
Jakub’s story

When Jakub was diagnosed with lymphoma at 13 years old his specialist social worker supported him and his family throughout treatment

Your stories
Children and young people share their experience in new survey

Guilherme, Carmela, Beth and Elodie all received a cancer diagnosis in the last five years and took part in our recent survey which shows more support is needed for children and young people with cancer. They share the impact cancer has had on them and their experience.

Your stories
Oliver’s story. “It’s so far and such a long trip for him”

Oliver’s treatment in Manchester meant a 63 mile journey from home. His family were supported by a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker.

How you can help

Volunteer with us

Choosing to join #TeamYoungLives as a volunteer may just be one of the best decisions you make.

Campaign for change

We make sure the voices and experiences of young cancer patients, and their families are heard by decision makers.

Fundraise for us

Raising money for Young Lives vs Cancer will directly help children and young people with cancer.