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“We’ll decorate the tree, bake gingerbread, and cherish photos and video...

After Teddy sadly died at just 3 earlier this year, his mum shares the many ways they will remember him at Christmas time this year

Orla’s story: diagnosed with a rare brain tumour when she was one-year-old

Orla sadly died in August 2023. Her family are sharing their story to raise awareness of how vital support from Young Lives vs Cancer is.

Amy and Matt with baby Rory. They are all smiling and wearing woolly hats and coats outside.

Bereaved Mum and Dad to perform on West End stage alongside stars in memory of t...

A mum and dad from Cumbria whose seven-month-old son sadly died after being diagnosed with a rare brain tumour are preparing to return to the stage an...

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

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.

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.

Dad shares his son Nate’s story

Nate was three-years-old when he was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. After two years of treatment, Nate died at the age of five.

Someone holding another person's hand. One of the people has green painted nails.

How does Young Lives vs Cancer help young people face dying?

As part of Dying Matters Awareness Week, we asked two of our social workers how they support young people facing the end of their lives.