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Our blog introduces you to everything we do. Listen to other people's experiences, hear cancer tips and advice or where to go to get involved.

A photograph of 17 year old Jack meeting Paddington Bear

Jack receives a heartwarming One Big Thank You surprise on The One Show

He received the surprise with the help of a very famous bear after raising more than £220,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer! 

Young Lives vs Cancer specialist social worker sat with a young person who is drawing.

50 years of our Specialist Social Workers

This week is World Social Work Week, and we’re proud to celebrate our specialist social workers.

A manifesto for children and young people with cancer in Wales

Senedd Elections 2026: Transforming care and support for children and young peop...

Find out about our calls for children and young people with cancer in the Senedd 2026 elections.

A manifesto for children and young people with cancer in Scotland

Holyrood elections 2026: Transforming care and support for children and young pe...

Find out more about our calls for children and young people with cancer in the Holyrood 2026 elections.

Daithi’s story: “We just couldn’t have done it without Paul’s House

After visits to A&E and an initial misdiagnosis of a broken leg, Daithi was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in December 2023.

Ava’s Story: You’re helping Ava’s family face the future

For six-year-old Ava and her mum Katie, Young Lives vs Cancer's support meant more than practical help

Photo of Abbie and her family sat in a garden

Abbie’s Story: “You gave me a Home from Home. Thank you”

For Abbie, the support from Young Lives vs Cancer meant more than a place to stay during her treatment. It gave her the space to dream big for her fut...

The cost of cancer on young lives is more than medical

Our Policy and Influencing team will be bringing our #CancerCosts campaign directly to those with the power to make change happen.

What our Voice Board means to us

Emma Wood, Voice Manager talks about the search to grow our Voice Board and hear different voices and experiences.