I'm Ciara and I was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia aged 16.
My favourite Teens Unite memory is from the Activity Stay when we were all cheering each other on whilst rock climbing. Everyone was encouraging each other to try and get further and it worked! You would never have believed we’d all only met two days before.
If I could tell another young person one thing, I would say that it can sometimes feel really lonely but try to remember that there are other teens out there who are feeling the same. Teens Unite is a great way for you to meet other young people who have had an experience of cancer.
As an Event Representative, I help to review the Teens Unite calendar to ensure we are offering a range of suitable, age-appropriate and engaging events for young people during any stage of their cancer journey. I support the Teens team in organising and reviewing events, which sometimes include fundraising events.
Outside of work, I love walking my dog, baking and catching up with friends and family.
