Young Lives vs Cancer

https://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/join-our-fight/get-fundraising/get-fundraising-events/


When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear, for them and their family. Fear of treatment, but also of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, no one to talk to. 

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. 

Powered by the kindness of our supporters, we’ll face it all together.


How Your Support Helps

Every day 12 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. Yet not one of them has the same experience. All young cancer patients have different needs, opportunities and backgrounds and for some, the systems in place and gaps in support mean that their experiences are much more challenging than others. That’s why the support they receive must look beyond their diagnosis. It should provide them with what they need, so that they can go on to thrive no matter what. That’s why we exist.

We don’t receive any government funding so everything we do is thanks to amazing people like you taking on incredible challenges like this! From funding our brilliant Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers, our vital financial grants and our welcoming Homes from Home, your support means that we can be there for children and young people facing cancer, and their families, to ensure that having a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean you lose what makes you, you. Thank you.


All Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It’s never too late to join one of these great events.

Henley River 10k - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£28
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Henley River Half Marathon - September

Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026

Remenham Farm, Remenham Ln, Remenham, Henley-on-Thames RG9 3DB, UK

Registration Price:£35
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Basildon Half Marathon

Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026

Basildon, UK

Registration Price:£34
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.

Oxford Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

Broad St, Oxford OX1, UK

Registration Price:£95
Fundraising Amount:Raise as much as you can.