Media Centre

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).

New Manchester ‘Home from Home’ thanks to Morrisons

Monday 2 August 2021

Young Lives vs Cancer will open a brand new ‘Home from Home’ in Manchester in January 2022, thanks to funds raised by Morrisons.  

National treasure Gok Wan to chop his locks live on TV in solidarity of young girl diagnosed with cancer

Tuesday 22 June 2021

National treasure Gok Wan MBE is facing the razor for Gok’s Chop live on TV in solidarity of his cousin’s 12-year-old daughter who was recently diagnosed with cancer

Gok Wan is shaving his head in solidarity with his cousin's daughter Alyssa, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Father and son’s mountain adventure after teen’s shock cancer diagnosis

Tuesday 22 June 2021

Father and son are taking on an epic mountain challenge to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer after 14-year-old Fionn was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer on his face

CLIC Sargent calls for public support as shops close

Wednesday 4 November 2020

CLIC Sargent is calling for public support as it faces a £230k loss in Christmas sales at its shops as they close their doors for the latest lockdown in England.

CLIC Sargent concludes change consultation

Monday 26 October 2020

CLIC Sargent Chief Executive Rachel Kirby-Rider discusses the conclusion of the charity's change consultation

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.