Blog

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.

Olivia and Karen at Jack's House. They are sat on the sofa smiling at the camera.

Olivia’s story

Olivia from Doncaster was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) when she was around 2 years old. Since 2017, Olivia has had around 20 tumours ...

My experience volunteering as a school speaker with Young Lives vs Cancer

Jaimie reflects on why volunteering for Young Lives vs Cancer is so important to her after being diagnosed with cancer at 8 years old.

Graphic for our latest research The Cost of Waiting. Graphic shows a pink clock with a pound sign

Our joint letter on the Timms Review into PIP

Our reflections on the Senedd and Holyrood Elections
A Young Lives vs Cancer runner at the London Marathon running over Tower Bridge giving a thumbs up to the camera

Team Young Lives went viral in 2026

London Marathon 2026 was an amazing day filled with joy, determination and inspiring moments.

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.