My son Rokas passed away from cancer in July 2024. He was 15 but incredibly courageous. He raised money for YOUNG LIVES just before he passed away. We felt great support from our amazing Abby from Young Lives. She kept in touch even 18 months after Rokas died. I am moved by their kindness. And often Abby was the person who really understood what we are going through and the fact that she knew Rokas I felt the special bond.

YOUNG LIVES VS CANCER says- When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. But every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. We’ll face it all together – but we can’t do it without you.

To find out more visit www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk