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.

Father takes on 100-mile cycling challenge after daughter’s devastating cancer journey

Friday 2 August 2019

A father inspired by his daughter’s positivity during a devastating cancer journey is taking on his own challenge to raise vital funds for CLIC Sargent.

CLIC Sargent in “momentous” campaign victory for grieving parents as Children’s Funeral Fund finally announced

Sunday 30 June 2019

After two years of tireless campaigning, CLIC Sargent has today welcomed the news that the Government will establish the Children’s Funeral Fund, a move which will mean grieving parents no longer have to fear being plunged into debt by the cost of their child’s funeral.

Cash for Kids appeal: Be a hero for CLIC Sargent

Wednesday 1 May 2019

CLIC Sargent is teaming up with Hits Radio Cash for Kids for this year’s Superhero Day which takes place on Friday 10 May.

Brockworth dad stars in Christmas campaign for charity that supported his family after his son was diagnosed with cancer

Thursday 22 November 2018

Tim Sadler, a primary school teacher from Brockworth, Gloucestershire, stars in CLIC Sargent’s new Christmas fundraising campaign. Tim and his family were supported by the charity after his son Michael was diagnosed with cancer just before his third birthday in April 2014.

Tim and Michael with big smiles

CLIC Sargent celebrates a decade of award-winning children, young people and parents’ participation

Thursday 22 November 2018

CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer support charity for young cancer patients, is celebrating ten years of its award-winning participation service.

CLIC Sargent staff with children, young people and parents they support

CLIC Sargent launches Barnaby the CLIC Sargent bear campaign

Monday 12 November 2018

CLIC Sargent and charity partners H. Samuel and Ernest Jones have joined forces to launch Barnaby the CLIC Sargent bear, a plush teddy being sold to raise money for the charity’s work supporting young cancer patients.

Barnaby the CLIC Sargent bear

Young people with cancer aren’t getting the support they need – ‘What About Me?’ report

Monday 12 November 2018

Almost a third of young people diagnosed with cancer in the UK are missing out on vital support to help them cope. Research by CLIC Sargent, shows that 31 per cent of children and young people diagnosed with cancer in 2017/18 went unsupported

Government fails to address cost of travel for young cancer patients in Budget announcement – CLIC Sargent response

Monday 29 October 2018

Young people’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent has expressed its disappointment that the voices of over 30,000 people calling for a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund have been completely ignored in today’s Budget.

Houses of Parliament

Open letter to the Government ahead of Monday’s Budget calling for a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund

Friday 26 October 2018

Ahead of Monday’s Budget announcement, we have written an open letter urging the Chancellor to establish a Young Cancer Patient Travel Fund to help families with the cost of getting to and from hospital.

Houses of Parliament