Great Aunt Rose was born in the same year as Margaret Thatcher, Richard Burton and Gerald Durrell. She wasn’t the first female Prime Minister, she wasn’t nominated for an Oscar and she wasn’t an award winning author. But to her family, she was so much more than all of this. Rose was at the heart of a loving family, always there for them and always supportive of everything they did.
For Teens Unite’s Community Fundraiser, Steve, Great Aunt Rose was one of his biggest fans. She was a huge supporter, whatever fundraising challenge Steve was taking part in, or fundraising event he was organising, she was the first behind him, letting him and the rest of the family know how proud she was, encouraging him and the family’s support.
When Great Aunt Rose sadly passed away earlier this month, the Family chose to continue to raise money in her memory. They chose Teens Unite as Rose had always been so supportive of her Great Nephew and his many fundraising exploits of the Charity’s behalf.
At a time of great sadness for the family, they chose to create a legacy for Rose, with the money they raise in her memory helping to support young people fighting cancer to live their best life. If you would like to support Rose’s legacy and donate in her memory, you can do so on the family’s Justgiving page www.justgiving.com/auntrose
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