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My son Steven died from cancer three years ago so I do know how much of a difference the new facilities will make to teenagers fighting cancer. Steven died in the Sick Kids and I am really pleased to know that the new Unit opens there soon. I helped raise funds for it through Steven's Dream.
I now want to help Lynne raise funds for a Unit for older teenagers and young adults at the Western General Hospital. The funds raised here will go towards the creation of a new Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Western General Hospital in Edinburgh.
There’s never a good time to get cancer, but for a teenager the timing seems particularly cruel. Young people can get some of the most rare and aggressive forms of cancer. The emotional upheaval of adolescence can make a cancer diagnosis even harder to cope with.
Every day in the UK, six young people will have to face that diagnosis. Teenage Cancer Trust understands that teenage cancer requires specialist care and in fact, that young people have a much better chance in their fight against cancer if they are treated by teenage cancer experts, in an environment tailored to their needs.
Teenage Cancer Trust builds units in NHS hospitals which improve the quality of life and chances of survival for young people with cancer. For more information about TCT East of Scotland and how you can get involved, call Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador, Lynne McNicoll on 07901 555 352
Undertaking a zipslide is a very scarey thing - Pam and I are terrified but excited too. We would love your help - donate as much as you can to help us help teenagers like Steven.
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So please dig deep and donate now.
Shiona and Pam
