We are cycling from Bristol to Amsterdam to raise money for a great cause x

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.

Our son Joseph was first diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2020 aged 4yrs old. Sadly after 2 and a half years of treatment whilst in remission he relapsed. Our lives were left shattered. It’s hard to even find words to express the mental anguish our family faced through this time and its lasting effectWe waited months to see if Joe could find an eligible donor as his only chance of recovery was a bone marrow transplant. Thankfully one was found and with another 6 months in an isolation ward we have got him home again. The worry and hospital visits never go away but charities like this support families and really help kids understand that it isn’t their fault and that it’s ok to be scared - Andy J

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