In 2011 I was diagnosed with testicular cancer and had to go through surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. I was finally clear of disease in 2013, with follow up appointments since then until January 2022 where I was discharged from oncology check-ups. 

I want to commemorate this by hosting a one-off charity stream to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. They are one of the charities that helped me on my journey. My chemotherapy was spent in a TYA ward supported by them and through events ran by them I was able to develop bonds with friends going through similar experiences to me. As such, I want to help make sure other young people going through cancer journeys get the same help.

The stream will occur on 24th September 2022 at 10:00am BST at https://www.twitch.tv/nevbyte

Thanks for your support, 
- NevByte/Tom Nevitt

Every day seven young people hear the words you have cancer. Each one will need specialised nursing care and support to get them through. I'm taking on a sponsored 12-hour game-a-thon to make sure they're supported before, during and after their diagnosis. Gaming is a popular pastime on our units, where we try to provide a home from home for young people alongside others their own age. It's a great way for young people with cancer to relax, connect and socialise, bringing a much-needed dose of fun and normality to their day while they're going through treatment. And gaming can help put young people at their ease, so that our support workers can start key conversations about how they're feeling and the help they need. When young people are relaxed, they open up. Not making eye contact helps. I wouldn't have been able to get to some topics without gaming. - Gemma, Teenage Cancer Trust Youth Support Coordinator at The Freeman Hospital