Charity
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for the six young people aged between 13 and 24 diagnosed with cancer every day. We build specialist units within NHS hospitals bringing young people together to be treated by teenage cancer experts in a place designed just for them. We want every young person with cancer to have access to this specialist support, no matter where they live. Traditionally treated alongside children or elderly patients at the end of their lives, young people can feel extremely isolated during treatment, some never meeting another young person with cancer. Being treated alongside others their own age can make a huge difference to their whole experience. Teenage Cancer Trust also educates young people and health professionals about cancer to ensure a swift diagnosis and referral to specialist support. Cancer in young people is rare but we want young people to know the common signs and symptoms so they can seek medical advice if they are worried. We rely solely on donations to fund our vital work. You can help transform the lives of young people with cancer. Visit www.teenagecancertrust.org to find out how.
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Trekraise 2012 by Nigel Turner
My 9-day trek is through hilly terrain still largely covered by dense, steamy tropical forests, in this rarely visited corner of Cambodia. After the fall of the genocidal Pol Pot regime in the 1970s, many Khmer Rouge soldiers retreated to these mountains, and the area has only recently opened up for trekking. These days the inhabitants include snakes and a wide variety of bugs - I’m stocking up on insect repellent already!
The itinerary includes numerous waterfalls and caves, and a large lake covered by swamp-like vegetation and submerged forest. Seeing an elephant would be fantastic, but I’m not so sure about the crocodiles….
Teenage Cancer Trust funds and builds specialist units for young people in NHS hospitals. 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. It can hinder their treatment and recovery if they are taken away from their everyday life – and put in a cancer ward with small children or older people. Teenage Cancer Trust units aren’t like ordinary cancer wards. Everything about them has been designed to give teenagers the very best chance of a positive outcome.
Every young person with cancer in this country should have that chance.
My aim is to raise at least £3,500 in sponsorship to help make it happen.
Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity's behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations.
Recent donors
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Sara Matkins £100.00 06.04.12 |
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John Hume £20.00 (+ £5.00 giftaid) 14.03.12 Good luck, Nigel! |
Running total
- Target:
- £3,500.00
- Total raised incl. Gift Aid:
- £1,230.00
- Total donors:
- 2
- Biggest donor:
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Sara Matkins
£100.00 - Last donor:
- Sara Matkins 06.04.12
- Offline fundraising:
- £1,105.00
