Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. They will each need specialised nursing care and support to get them through it.

Teenage Cancer Trust are the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need – so no young person faces cancer alone. That's why I'm proud to be running the 2025 London Marathon for this incredible charity.

The wonderful team at MandM have kindly kick started my fundraising journey with £2000 and for every £1 you give, they will give another £1 towards my total.*

Why Teenage Cancer Trust's work is so important

Teenage Cancer Trust makes sure young people have someone in their corner right from the start. Their nurses and youth workers walk with young people from diagnosis through every step of their treatment, and for up to two years afterwards, so that they can recover and live life to the full.

The charity offers unique care and support, designed for and with young people. They fund specialised nurses, youth workers and hospital units in the NHS, so young people have dedicated staff and facilities to support them throughout treatment.

Teenage Cancer Trust also run events for young people with cancer to help them regain independence and meet other young people going through something similar. And they provide easy-to-understand information about every aspect of living with cancer as a young person.

*up to £5,000