TEENAGE CANCER TRUST

Teenage Cancer Trust 

About them.. (from their website)

www.teenagecancertrust.org

Around seven young people aged between 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in the UK. They need expert treatment and support from the moment they hear the word ‘cancer.’ We’re the only charity dedicated to making this happen.

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Since the day I got diagnosed with Leukaemia, Teenage Cancer Trust has been by my side.

The first few months, I thought I could cope on my own.. with my own family and friends.. I was hesitant to get in touch and start meeting other people around the same age as me who would be going through something similar.

I was scared to make friends who would be poorly.. I was scared to get too close to someone who had a short period of time to live.. Everything was going through my mind.

I had my family and Micheal going on and on about how good these meet ups would be that Teenage Cancer Trust organise.. They would ask why, but I was so afraid to admit it.

No one should ever go through these feelings.

Especially someone my sort of age.

After a lot of thought and courage, I finally went to one of these meet ups. 

Their called 'Chomp and Chats' .. usually because we go for something to eat and get to know one another..

I LOVED IT.

It was nothing like I was thinking.. Everyone was so nice and I loved every minute of it!

Through Teenage Cancer Trust I have been able to go off on weekends away with friends who I have met through the hospital, Ive been able to go for meals, bowling.. etc etc .. 

It makes you make friends with people who understand what your going through and thats an amazing feeling.

Thank you Teenage Cancer Trust for being fabulous!