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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.

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.

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