Kick for Young Lives vs Cancer 2026

Grab your boots, dust off your finest moves and practice that team huddle. KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer is back for 2026 and we can't wait to see you.

The money raised by this event will help to support children and young people facing cancer and their families.

Think you can beat your local pub rivals? Waiting for an opportunity to show off your skills? Now’s your chance!

Kick for Young Lives vs Cancer brings all of the J D Wetherspoon pubs together for one big football frenzy this September. Pubs will go head to head in these area heats to play for a place in the final in Wembley, where we will crown this year’s national champion.

It’s simple:

Gather a team of 5-8 players and fill in the registration form. Please note EVERY TEAM MEMBER needs to complete the registration form.
Start fundraising and head to your local venue on 14^th September (Venues listed on the registration form) and enjoy the glorious game.
A £12 entry fee will be automatically taken from your payslip in September so you don’t have to even reach into your pocket.
Each team will have a fundraising target of £251, all pub fundraising between period 1 – 3 will count towards this total fundraising target. £251 is enough to provide a family with a financial hardship grant to help the face the mounting cost of cancer.
All pubs that sign up will receive an information pack two weeks prior to the event. The registration deadline is 28^th August 2025.

A note for Republic of Ireland pubs – as your fundraising is for Laura Lynn, we will not deduct a donation of £12 from your salary for Young Lives vs Cancer. Your €12 donation to Laura Lynn will be collected and banked in your pubs ahead of the 14^th September.

We want you on our team

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world (and their family’s) can feel like it’s falling apart. Their anxieties are deep. Their education, mental health and social lives suffer. Their futures feel very uncertain.

Young Lives vs Cancer’s specialist social workers provide tailored emotional, practical and financial support to children and young people with cancer, and their families.

By playing the beautiful game, you’re helping to ensure that children and young people with cancer get the right care and support at the right time.

Kick 2026

Please note, every team member needs to complete this registration form.

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First Name(Required)

Last Name(Required)

Email address(Required)

What is your personal JDW employee number? (This is the seven digit number found under 'My Details' on MyJDW or on your payslip)(Required)

Please select your pub number and name(Required)

If you're unsure of your pub number, ask your team on MyChat, or this can be found on your payslip under Employee Info - Pay Group. If your pub is not on the list please email jd.wetherspoon@younglivesvscancer.org.uk

Select which venue you would like to attend (based on General Manager/nearest location)(Required)

If your pub has more than one team please select team A, B or C

Are you a Team Captain?(Required)

Yes, that's me

Nope, not me

Email address

Please read the terms and conditions of taking part in KICK 2026 before ticking the box below. Please note: If you are attending Astropark Coolock, we will get in touch with an additional form for you to sign.

I hereby confirm I have read and accept the adult indemnity form on the terms and conditions (link above) for participating in the J D Wetherspoon 2026 KICK for Young Lives vs Cancer event.