World Cancer Day is just around the corner and we’re ready to join other charities and organisations around the globe who are uniting in the fight against cancer.
To mark World Cancer Day on 4th February, we’re embracing this year’s theme of ‘We Can. I Can’ and we hope you will too.
World Cancer Day is an opportunity for you to pledge your support and make a personal difference. For the young people we support, overcoming the social, emotional and physical effects cancer leaves behind can be just as challenging as the diagnosis itself, which is why we’re here to offer that long-term support every step of the way.
This World Cancer Day, we’re asking everyone to take on a challenge of their own. Are you in?
We’re committed to saying ‘WE CAN unite more young people diagnosed with cancer’, but we need you to say ‘I CAN take on a challenge’ to help us achieve this goal. You won't be the only ones putting yourselves to the test- members of the Teens Unite team are also supporting World Cancer Day by signing up to the British 10k run in July.
We’ve got some really exciting challenges in the diary- including three new trips overseas, adrenaline filled days and runs through our capital city. Whether you’re looking for a cycle to train for to help keep up your New Year’s resolutions or a challenge you can just turn up to, we’ve got it covered!
Over the next couple of weeks we will be telling you more about the challenges on offer including cycles through Croatia and Costa Rica, a trek through the Grand Canyon, Tough Mudders and half marathons...but if you just can’t wait, browse through our calendar now.
Volunteering with Teens Unite has changed my personality and outlook on life. When I hear all the amazing things the teens say about Teens Unite, I can tell they mean every word.
Nathan, 23, VolunteerTeens Unite isn't just a charity to me, it was the beginning of restarting my life.
Jess, 22, Teen, Acute Myeloid LeukaemiaWhen Elliot started receiving the support of Teens Unite, I could see a change in him straightaway. His outlook on life was becoming positive again and I gained strength from seeing my little boy accepting what had happened and starting to move forward.
David, Parent to Elliot, 18, Non-Hodgkins LymphomaI needed help and that's where Teens Unite came in. I believe that everything happens for a reason, and the reason I met Teens Unite was to save my life.
Harry, 20, Teen, Testicular CancerWith Teens Unite, I finally realised that I could climb out of this massive hole that I had been digging because I wasn't alone anymore.
Leanne, 21, Teen, Acute Lymphoblastic LeukaemiaIf it wasn't for Teens Unite, I wouldn't be where I am now. They have been really supportive and given me the strength to push myself and not give up.
Derry, 20, Teen, Brain TumourMy wife inspired me to volunteer following her fight against cancer. I wanted to help others carry on living their lives the way she did. And that's exactly what Teens Unite does.
John, 64, Volunteer