Support Yvie in Her Fight Against Hodgkin Lymphoma

This August, our beautiful and brave Yvie, just 15 years old, was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, a rare type of blood cancer. As you can imagine, this news has been incredibly difficult for our family to process, but Yvie has shown immense strength and resilience throughout her journey so far.

In the UK, seven young people between the ages of 13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day. It’s a terrifying statistic, and for each of these young people, facing cancer requires not only medical treatment but also specialised emotional and practical support.

Through Yvie’s journey, we have received amazing support and exceptional care from both Teenage Cancer Trust and Wards 84 & 86 at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, and we'd like to give something back.

On 9th November, Yvie will be hosting a charity event to raise much-needed funds for both these charities. Thanks to local businesses and generous individuals, there will be a grand prize draw and a silent auction. We know not everyone can attend both due to limited space and your own availability, so have set up this Go Fund Me to allow everyone to donate in their own way - every penny counts.

A bit about Teenage Cancer Trust

The Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to ensuring that no young person faces cancer alone. They provide specialised nurses, youth workers, and dedicated hospital units within the NHS to make sure young people like Yvie have the care they need, tailored specifically to them. The support they provide goes beyond medical care—it’s about giving teenagers and young adults a sense of independence, helping them connect with others, and offering moments of normality in the midst of such a challenging time.

A bit about Royal Manchester Children's Hospital - Ward 84 & 86

Ward 86 is a 32-bedded unit caring for children with cancer, leukaemia, and non-malignant haematology disorders. Ward 86 is only one part of the haematology and oncology service; the others consist of Ward 84 Outpatients, BMTU, and Stem Cell unit.

We are a regional haematology and oncology unit, accepting patients from the Northwest covering areas from Cumbria to Macclesfield. We see around 120 new patients a year. In 2018, we expanded as a unit as The Christie became the first centre in the UK to provide proton beam therapy. Previous to this, patients travelled to America to receive this treatment.

Using a family-centred approach, we care for our children from diagnosis to completion of treatment, including chemotherapy, managing side effects, and other supportive treatment required throughout the patient journey. We have good continuity of care and get to know our Ward 86 families well.