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Young Lives vs Cancer calls on Government to change the three-month eligibility rule restricting access to disability benefits for families of children with cancer

Monday 3 March 2025

Young Lives vs Cancer research shows young people and families are waiting seven-months for disability benefits while facing £5,000 in extra costs

Pink letters on a black background read 'The cost of waiting'. There is an image of a clock and a pound sign.

Young Lives vs Cancer launches updated storybooks to support children with cancer

Tuesday 4 February 2025

Tim and his son Michael are together holding the original version of the storybook and the new updated storybook

Bereaved Mum and Dad to perform on West End stage alongside stars in memory of their son

Wednesday 20 November 2024

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

Signet and Young Lives vs Cancer celebrate 10th anniversary of charity partnership

Tuesday 29 October 2024

Signet Jewelers and Young Lives vs Cancer are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their successful charity partnership. Since October 2014, an incredible £1.3million has been raised to support children and young people with cancer and their families. 

A collage of photos taken during Signet's charity partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer, showing just some of the fundraising that has taken place

Ted Lasso’s PHIL DUNSTER leads a star-studded evening of entertainment in aid of Young Lives vs Cancer

Wednesday 25 September 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer’s new strategy sets out a vision for a better future for children and young people with cancer

Tuesday 17 September 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer has today (Tuesday 17 September) published its ambitious strategy The time is now, which will guide the charity as it works towards the North Star vision.

“Cancer made me feel isolated and lonely.” Children with cancer not receiving enough support for their mental wellbeing

Friday 6 September 2024

This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Young Lives vs Cancer is sharing the devastating impact childhood cancer is having on the wellbeing of children diagnosed.  

Amelie smiling with headphones and pink alien beanie. The text on the bottom right of the image says

Young people with cancer and families alongside 22 national cancer charities sign letter to new Prime Minister – over 1,450 people have signed in support

Tuesday 23 July 2024

22 national cancer charities are joined by over 1,450 people in signing a letter asking for new Government to make sure children and young people with cancer get better support

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the King’s Speech

Wednesday 17 July 2024