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Meet Lewis… a member of our Voice Board
Meet Lewis, a member of our Voice Board, which brings together young people and parents/carers with lived experiences of cancer to influence decision ...
Lauren: why change is important this World Cancer Day
Lauren, Policy and Public Affairs Manager, explains why 2024 needs to be a year of change for children and young people with cancer.
Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.
Young Lives vs Cancer joins forces with Metro for their epic Lifeline campaign
Young Lives vs Cancer has joined forces with Metro's Lifeline campaign to launch a Jurassic Coast Challenge, which is taking place in May.
Free hospital parking plans in Northern Ireland under threat
Young Lives vs Cancer's Devolved Nations Policy and Public Affair's Officer Ben shares how free parking in Northern Ireland hospitals is und...
Young Lives vs Cancer is chosen for this year’s Mirror Christmas appeal
Find out how you can support Young Lives vs Cancer this Christmas through the Mirror’s fundraising appeal.
Bradley’s story
Surrounded by his family and their dog, Bradley died on 18 February 2021 at 23 years old. His mum Caroline continues to share Bradley’s story to rai...
Venus’ story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at 10 years old
Venus was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 10 years old and went on to have chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital
Mphango’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia after starting a new career
Mphango was diagnosed with leukaemia at 24 and went on to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital in Sutton