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Young Lives vs Cancer responds to the 2024 Spring Budget
Young Lives vs Cancer says while some of today's announcements will offer some support, we still need to see much more targeted, long-term support for the children, young people and families facing cancer
Cancer, healthcare and children’s charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider hospital parking consultation
Young Lives vs Cancer and 16 other charities ask Department of Health in Northern Ireland to reconsider consultation for hospital car parking charges
Young Lives vs Cancer to close Oxford Home from Home
Young Lives vs Cancer, has announced its Home from Home in Oxford, CLIC Court, will close, subject to consultation with directly impacted staff. The decision comes after the charity identified other accommodation available on site at the local hospital which is well suited to the needs of families of children with cancer.
JD Wetherspoon reach £22million fundraising milestone for young people with cancer
Staff from JD Wetherspoon pubs across the UK have raised £22million for their charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer
Holly Willoughby launches t-shirt for Young Lives vs Cancer
TV presenter Holly Willoughby has joined forces with Young Lives vs Cancer to launch a limited-edition t-shirt. The t-shirt’s design centres on a message of love and will be available for a month from Friday 8 September during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
Charity finds having cancer adds almost £700 a month to outgoing for young cancer patients and their families, and for majority this coincides with significant loss of income
Young Lives vs Cancers launches new Cancer Costs report
“It was costing us £52 in parking for a few days” Charity finds two thirds of young cancer patients have to pay for hospital parking
Young Lives vs Cancer launches new report into the costs and impacts of parking on young people with cancer and their families when travelling for cancer treatment
UK-wide billboards raise awareness of Young Lives vs Cancer’s campaign on young cancer patients’ travel costs
Young Lives vs Cancer launch new billboards with support from JCDecaux Community Channel
Young Lives vs Cancer’s #RunningOnEmpty report looks into the impact travel costs have on young people with cancer and their families
The new report includes data gathered via Young Lives vs Cancer's survey of over 250 respondents and outlines the impact of travel costs during treatment
