Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 12:33 pm
Celebrities, including Charlotte Ritchie, Eden Taylor-Draper, Tim Peake and Joel Corry, have lent their support to Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage Lives’ fundraising appeal. The appeal aims to ensure young people with cancer receive the vital specialist care and support they need, despite mounting pressures on the NHS and the cost of living crisis.
The stars posed for pictures bearing the appeal slogan and met with young people supported by Teenage Cancer Trust, discussing the importance of age-appropriate care. The current healthcare crisis has resulted in longer cancer waiting times and delays in diagnosis, which can have long-term physical and mental health impacts on young people.
Charlotte Ritchie, who stars in shows such as Ghosts and You, said: “I think Teenage Cancer Trust is an unbelievable charity supporting so many young people going through not only being a teenager, but having to face cancer too.”
DJ and producer Joel Corry added: “It’s so important the work the team does for young people, to make sure they have that support system in place.”
Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper, whose own family benefited from Teenage Cancer Trust’s support, said: “I truly think the reason our family stuck together through that horrific time is all down to that, 100%. So please join me in supporting this amazing charity and together we can make sure that no young person has to face the trauma of cancer alone.”
The number of young people living with a cancer diagnosis is set to rise, with projections of 65% higher by 2030. The ‘Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage Lives’ appeal looks to provide tailored care and support for young people dealing with cancer.
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “It is an increasingly difficult time for teenagers and young adults who are diagnosed with cancer in the UK today. Young people with cancer need specialised care now, more than ever, to prevent a future crisis.”
People who have been supported by Teenage Cancer Trust are sharing their experiences, highlighting the impact of specialist care on their lives and the devastating consequences of not having it.
To donate to the appeal, visit https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/donate-today.
Celebrities including Charlotte Ritchie, Eden Taylor-Draper, Tim Peake and Joel Corry have thrown their support behind Teenage Cancer Trust’s ‘Stop Cancer Destroying Teenage Lives’ fundraising appeal. The aim of the appeal is to ensure young people with cancer receive the necessary specialist care in the face of mounting pressures on the NHS and the spiralling cost of living crisis.
Actor Charlotte Ritchie said: “I think Teenage Cancer Trust is an unbelievable charity supporting so many young people going through not only being a teenager, but having to face cancer too.” DJ and producer Joel Corry added: “It’s so important the work the team does for young people, to make sure they have that support system in place.”
The current healthcare crisis is impacting young people with cancer, with cancer waiting times across the board at an all-time high and getting a diagnosis taking longer. These delays can have devastating long-term impacts on young people’s physical and mental health, if they do not receive the right care and support from the moment they are diagnosed.
The number of young people living with a cancer diagnosis is set to rise, with projections of 65% higher by 2030. Money raised from the appeal will help to provide tailored care and support designed specifically for young people with cancer.
Paul McKenzie, Director of Engagement at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “Young people with cancer need specialised care now, more than ever, to prevent a future crisis.”
People who have been supported by Teenage Cancer Trust are sharing their experiences, highlighting the impact of specialist care on their lives and the devastating consequences of not having it. To donate to the appeal, visit https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/donate-today.
