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WE ARE TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2009!
WE CAN NOW TAKE BOOKINGS FROM ANYONE AGED 14 TO 30 WHO HAS CANCER OR WHO HAS HAD CANCER IN THE PAST. WE FELT THAT 25 TO 30 YEAR OLDS WERE MISSING OUT ON THE FUN! WE HAVE ALSO OPENED OUR DOORS TO THE IRISH REPUBLIC TOO!
FREE FUN PACKED HOLIDAYS FOR 14-30 YEAR OLDS WITH CANCER.....READ ON
The Youth Cancer Trust was founded in 1997 by Brenda Clark, who had recently lost her only child Tracy Ann, aged 21, from cancer.
During Tracy Ann's illness, Brenda wanted somewhere she could take her daughter, somewhere she could be, with people her own age, who knew what she was going through. Determined to give other youngsters suffering with cancer that opportunity, she threw all her energy into making her dream a reality.
Tracy Ann house can occupy eight young people from Monday to Friday each week. The Youth Cancer Trust like to make every possible activity available (horse riding, go karting, water sports, dry slope skiing, etc) and invariably all the groups have a wonderful holiday whatever the weather. Youngsters can bring a friend or sibling with them on the holiday.
Recent statistics from Cancer Research UK show that each week in the UK, 40 teenagers are diagnosed with cancer. That's 6 every day.
And lots of them come down to Bournemouth to meet each other and share the experience. It's free so why not give us a call and have a chat. We can fill you in with all the details of how to apply.
Bring a friend, brother or sister with you for FREE
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The amazing Jim and Brenda who run the YCT
Please don't forget we take bookings for holidays all year round. If you have cancer or you know someone with cancer, aged 14 to 30. Please tell them about our FREE fun holidays!
From left to right - Hannah, me (Georgie), the lovely Amanda and Brenda at YCT
These 2 slide shows sum up what a YCT holiday is about..
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My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Any young people suffering with cancer who want a FREE holiday.

Anyone who might be able to help with fundraising for the charity. We receive no government funding and rely upon donations to exist.

Youngsters who have stayed at the YCT in the past and want to meet up with old friends

My Blog

Children In Need

The Youth Cancer Trust was fortunate to receive some funding from Children In Need. The BBC came down to film and you can see the clip at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/7716857.stm A BI...
Posted by on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:27:00 GMT

Daily Echo story about Jane who visited YCT earlier this year by Georgina Hillman

The Youth Cancer Trust is a local charity, based in Bournemouth, which provides free therapeutic breaks for teenagers and young adults (aged 14 to 30) with cancer from anywhere in the U...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:01:00 GMT

The YCT Daily Echo Appeal 2008 - 2009

Our local newspaper, The Daily Echo has recently launched an appeal to raise £250K for the Youth Cancer Trust. The money is going to be used to re-vamp Tracy Ann House. More accommodation for 70...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:50:00 GMT

Read how YCT benefits young people like Vicky Walsh

I wanted to write to thank you for once again giving me the opportunity to visit Tracy Ann House. As always the week was so much fun and I've met some wonderful people. It seemed as if we had ...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:20:00 GMT

Wise Heads, Young Shoulders - by Andy Martin Daily Echo

THERE'S one thing that strikes you about all the patients who come to Bournemouth's Youth Cancer Trust for a holiday. It's their incredible maturity, the ability to put things into perspective ...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 04:39:00 GMT

Holiday Bookings for 2009 - Book early!

YCT has been really busy this year with groups booked solidly throughout the year. If you'd like to book a holiday for 2009 you can! Just send me a message and I will contact you to arra...
Posted by on Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:32:00 GMT

Three peaks Challenge 2009

Would you like to raise money for the Youth Cancer Trust and at the same time undertake a chellnege of a lifetime? Then read on.... The challenge is: 23rd and 24th May 2009 Climb Britain's three h...
Posted by on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:07:00 GMT

Bryony Carr - Race for Life Poems

I was born in Canterbury, Kent in 1978. I grew up and was educated in Bristol, where I still live. I graduated from the University of the West of England in 2003 in Biomedical Sciences. After sufferin...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Jun 2007 22:58:00 GMT

Throw yourself out of a plane at 10,000 ft for the Youth Cancer Trust!

Take up the challenge and raise much needed funds for the Youth Cancer Trust!Experience a 10,000 ft tandem skydive with an instructor and comprehensive training given on the day. Raise £375.00 mi...
Posted by on Sat, 20 Jan 2007 06:40:00 GMT