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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 (including Out of Hours), call our Media and PR team on 0844 848 1189 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).

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

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to UK Government confirming a National Cancer Plan

Thursday 31 October 2024

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the 2024 Autumn Budget

Wednesday 30 October 2024

“Today we’ve seen progress. But the UK Government needs to go further, and faster, for children and young people with cancer and their families.” – Rachel Kirby-Rider, Chief Executive at Young Lives vs Cancer

Houses of Parliament

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

The Employment Rights Bill – what does it mean for young people with cancer?

Thursday 10 October 2024

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.

Young Lives vs Cancer responds to Lord Darzi’s report into the NHS in England

Thursday 12 September 2024

“We are very clear – children and young people with cancer must be prioritised by all parts of the UK Government, and they deserve nothing less." - Rachel Kirby-Rider, Chief Executive at Young Lives vs Cancer

“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

The Care Bears™ head to London this Share Your Care Day in support of Young Lives vs Cancer

Thursday 29 August 2024

Share Your Care Day is celebrated annually on 9 September to encourage sharing and caring around the world. This year, Care Bears fans can share their care by meeting Cheer Bear at the HMV store on Oxford Street, London and donating to Young Lives vs Cancer.