Media Centre

Want to know about children and young people with cancer and their families? Well, we’ve got something to say! Our Media and PR team is available 24/7 for comment, interviews and information.

For media enquiries only, call our Media and PR team on 020 8752 2812 or email mediarelations@younglivesvscancer.org.uk (Please note, we are only able to help with media queries on this number, for anything else please call 0300 330 0803)

Out of hours contact: 0844 848 1189

You can also check out our contacts for journalists and our Ambassadors and Celebrity Supporters page.

Claire’s London Marathon story: mum takes on virtual marathon challenge to give something back

Friday 2 October 2020

Claire’s family have been supported by CLIC Sargent since 2006 when her son Lewis was first diagnosed with leukaemia. He has since been through treatment three times. Claire wants to take herself outside my comfort zone and raise as much money as she can for the charity to give something back.

New report reveals over half of young people with cancer feel they are not coping in the pandemic

Wednesday 23 September 2020

A new report published by CLIC Sargent reveals that over half (52%) of young people supported by the charity feel they are not coping in the pandemic.

Christine Lampard video call with mums supported by cancer charity

Monday 14 September 2020

In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, TV presenter Christine Lampard joined a video call with four mums who are being supported by CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent announces proposed restructure

Friday 4 September 2020

CLIC Sargent Chief Executive, Rachel Kirby-Rider discusses the proposed restructure at the charity. 

Redundancies and shop closures announced at CLIC Sargent

Friday 24 July 2020

CLIC Sargent has announced that approximately 40 staff will be made redundant in the coming weeks and several of its charity shops are remaining closed because of the devastating financial impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands join the call for government to support cancer patients

Wednesday 3 June 2020

A mum whose three-year-old son tragically died from cancer is calling on the government to provide urgent financial support to the charity who supported her throughout his treatment and death.

Young breast cancer survivor takes on marathon challenge less than a year after diagnosis

Thursday 5 March 2020

A 25-year-old Clevedon woman is taking on Bath Half Marathon this month to raise vital money for charity, less than a year on from being diagnosed with cancer.

Luton girl’s cancer journey inspires schools to take on epic 60km challenge for charity

Thursday 5 March 2020

A SCHOOL girl’s shock cancer journey has inspired 26 staff members from two local primary schools to take on a 60km challenge this March.

Top authors including Jennifer Niven offer fans the chance to appear as a character in their next book

Tuesday 25 February 2020

More than 50 well-known authors are this year offering book fans the chance to have their name appear in their forthcoming novels, or bid on signed books to raise money for CLIC Sargent