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Rachel Kirby-Rider
@rachelkr.bsky.social
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CEO - Young Lives vs Cancer. Middle aged mum of 2 teenage boys, current affairs enthusiast, runner and fitness fan. Love my dog more than anything in the world. Views are my own
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No family should be driven into financial hardship & debt because their child needs life saving cancer treatment miles from home. @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social knows how vital young cancer patients travel fund is www.bbc.com/news/article...
Surviving cancer should not mean debt, Cornish family says
The family of a three-year-old boy who underwent life-saving treatment are calling for more support.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Are you figuring out how to create and deliver your #BestStartInLife offering? Together with @collaboratecic and Ideas Alliance we can support you.

Find out more: bit.ly/BSILSupport

#BestStartFamilyHubs #ChildDevelopment #FamilyHubs #LocalGovernment #CommunityPartnership
August 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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My son's writing his A-Level Extended Project on US Electoral College system. He's gathering data on public perceptions as a democratic electoral system. Please could you take 2 mins to fill in the survey to help? US citizens we'd be especially keen to hear from you. forms.office.com/r/P8iVc7JxTL
Microsoft Forms
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July 9, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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ojgarling.bsky.social
Lovely bit in this interview with South African cricket captain, Temba Bavuma, on the aspirational nature of infrastructure and how any form of infrastructure can be cultural.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/j...
“In Langa we had a four-way street,” he says, his face crinkling with the memories. “On the right-hand side of the street the tar wasn’t done so nicely and we used to call it Karachi because the ball would bounce funny. The other side was the MCG [Melbourne Cricket Ground] but my favourite section of the street was clean, and done up nicely, and we called it Lord’s because it just looked better. So, as a kid of 10, I already had that dream of playing at Lord’s.”
June 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
THEY DID IT. A huge congratulations to our London Marathon runners for crossing the finish line yesterday. We’re so proud of Team Young Lives for coming together to support children and young people with cancer. 👏
A woman is running the London Marathon wearing a Young Lives vs Cancer vest. She's holding her fist up in the air and is smiling. A man is running the London Marathon in a Young Lives vs Cancer vest. He's holding his left fist up. Behind them there are other people running. A woman is running the London Marathon in a Young Lives vs Cancer vest. She's holding both arms up and is looking straight ahead, smiling. Three people are posing together in a park. They're all wearing Young Lives vs Cancer running vests and are smiling.
April 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Are you a senior Children’s or TYA cancer nurse with significant experience leading services at PTC, Shared Care, Community, Cancer Network or Research setting? @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social is looking for a new Trustee with your expertise. www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk/support-us/g...
Join our Team Young Lives Board of Trustees
As a Trustee you will play a vital role in helping Young Lives vs Cancer to thrive so that failies do not face cancer alone.
www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk
April 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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“I felt as though I was building momentum in this new life and then I had to put that all on pause.” Josh, 24, shares his experience of cancer as part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Read more 👉 ow.ly/f1f250Vy0L6 #TYACAM
Josh’s story: I was starting a new chapter of my life, then I found out I had cancer
Josh was diagnosed with cancer at just 24 years old. Read his story here as part of Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month.
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April 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
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Emma Wood, Voice Manager at Young Lives vs Cancer talks about how we bring young people with lived experience of cancer and their families into our work and decision-making, and how you can get involved.

Read more: ow.ly/oTmu50VwjQk
What is 'Voice' at Young Lives vs Cancer?
Emma Wood, Voice Manager talks about the crucial work of bringing young people with lived experience into our work.
ow.ly
April 8, 2025 at 9:06 AM
rachelkr.bsky.social
Really proud to be working in collaboration with other CYP cancer charities this #TYACAM. Coming together and working in genuine partnership we better amplify the voice of young cancer patients and highlight their support needs. We're #BetterTogether
younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Young Lives vs Cancer @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social · Apr 1
This April, we're joining other cancer charities to raise awareness of the unique set of challenges facing young people with cancer during Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Help us amplify their voices this #TYACAM. Read more 👉 ow.ly/Q5SQ50Vs5MS
Black and plum graphic. Text reads: Over 50% of those diagnosed with cancer as a teenager or young adult say they need help dealing with their sadness, anger and frustration. Young Lives vs Cancer logo in top right corner.
April 1, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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We’re working to change the system around children and young people with cancer - help us to understand the system better so we know what needs to happen: join us for one of our free online workshops ⬇️
rthomasoo.bsky.social Rosanna Thomasoo (she/ her) @rthomasoo.bsky.social · Mar 27
*NEW DATE ADDED - 22nd April*

@cclguk.bsky.social, Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust and @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social need your expertise!

Join our workshops to explore the system around children and young people with cancer, and their families 👇

Together, we have the power to improve the system 👊
March 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
Our reminder to Rachel Reeves ahead of the UK Government #SpringStatement tomorrow 👇

71% of children and young people with cancer struggle with the cost of travelling to treatment, and one in 10 miss or delay treatment because they can't afford to get there.
A black background. A phone notification reminder says: Reminder Young cancer patients need a travel fund. Accept or Accept. Underneath it says #RunningOnEmpty and on the right hand side are three icons which are an orange train ticket, a blue petrol pump and a yellow bus. The Young Lives vs Cancer Logo is at the top left of the image.
March 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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We’re here at #CCLG2025 conference and looking forward to sharing our work and discussing important topics with professionals working in children and young people’s cancer.
Our Young Lives vs Cancer stand at the conference. There is a table with tote bags, storybooks and other goods, and there are two staff members standing behind it, smiling. Behind them there are posters with information about Young Lives vs Cancer's mission.
March 24, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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We’re sad to hear the news about Eddie Jordan. Eddie was an incredible supporter of Young Lives vs Cancer. He raised a huge amount for us by organising many fundraising days, and used his platform to help young people we support get their voices heard. We'll forever be thankful for his support.
March 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
📢 Join us! Our research team is hosting a webinar on Friday 28 March sharing our latest research on how the benefits system works for children and young people with cancer and their families.
Register now: ow.ly/xZwo50VkT0j
Graphic with text reads: The Cost of Waiting. Image on the right shows graphic image of a clock and a pound sign
March 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
UK Government has announced reforms to the welfare and benefits system, including changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Our Director of Policy,
@helengravestock.bsky.social responds, sharing what these reforms might mean for the families we support.

bit.ly/41x41kp
A quote from Helen Gravestock, Director of Policy at Young Lives vs Cancer. The quote says "We’re concerned UK Government’s reforms to the welfare and benefits system could make it even more difficult for young people with cancer to access the crucial financial support they need."
March 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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younglivesvscancer.bsky.social
Are you or do you know a young person aged 14 to 24 who has had cancer? Want to help with a research project looking into how childhood cancer affects education? You'll take part in four online meetings and for every meeting you attend you'll receive a £25 voucher.
Find out more: cvent.me/rADyk2
Black and white graphic. Image of a teacher with two students sitting in chairs in front of him. Text reads: Join the Young Person's Advisory Group for our study looking at how childhood cancer impacts education. Bottom of image: University College London logo.
March 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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@younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Social Workers are the most inspirational people. Supporting young cancer patients and families through their treatment, care tailored to them. Happy Social Work week to all our amazing wonderful colleagues
younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Young Lives vs Cancer @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social · Mar 17
This #SocialWorkWeek we want to give a big shout out to our Young Lives vs Cancer specialist social workers. They support families every step of the way, so that children and young people with cancer can get the right care and support at the right time. They are incredible. ❤️
A woman is standing by a wall, outside. She has mid-length blonde hair and is wearing a Young Lives vs Cancer hoodie and lanyard. She is smiling and is holding a Young Lives vs Cancer storybook. A social worker is sitting at a wooden table outside. He is looking at something off camera and is smiling. He is wearing a Young Lives vs Cancer hoodie and a lanyard. He is holding a poster in his right hand and is resting his right hand on a notebook. There is also a Young Lives vs Cancer mug on the table. Behind him there are trees and bushes. A woman with long brown hair is standing by a brick wall, smiling. She is wearing a Young Lives vs Cancer hoodie.
March 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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£5000! That’s the cost of waiting…. Young Cancer Patients and families having to wait 7 months for disability benefits. Costs start right from diagnosis eligibility for benefits should too! Read @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social new research report ow.ly/MlxL50V7Fvz
The cost of waiting
Our research found that many children and young people with cancer and their families are left waiting significant periods, for support they need.
ow.ly
March 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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Just noticed that a children's cancer charity very close to my heart is looking for volunteers in North Devon for a new office. tinyurl.com/4u3yvk2k. Supershoes is an awesome charity so check it out if you're near to North Devon and you want to do a fantastic thing for children with cancer in 2025
Supershoes News - Catch Up On What's Happening
For all the latest fundraising activities, events and to read founder Sarah's monthly roundup.....
www.supershoes.org.uk
February 20, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Still internalising the Vance Munich speech. A sitting Vice President goes to Europe, barely says a word about the despotic murderous regime which has invaded its neighbour, and instead lectures his allies about freedom of speech. It’d be funny if it weren’t so serious.
February 15, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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Very proud 2 brilliant young cancer
Patients represented @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social at #WCD2025 Cancer Plan launch today. Good to hear @wesstreeting.bsky.social talk seriously about holistic care and travel costs! Psychosocial impacts of cancer disproportionately impact longer term wellbeing
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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bladeofthes.bsky.social
70% of the UK's wealth is now in the hands of the richest 1%.

While the poorest 20% have less than 1%.

There is no money to be gained from punching down because it is all held by the people at the top.
January 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
rachelkr.bsky.social
Yesterday spent the day with @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social Trustee & Voice board which was so inspiring. Today workforce Festive reflections 2024. What a year! North Star Vision, new strategy & we continued to make a real difference to young cancer patients. So proud of team & impact they make ❤️
December 12, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Great article - enablement costs, professional workers ensure due diligence in how donations create impact are vital in charities. ‘don’t be swayed by myth that stubborn myth persists that charity admin costs deprive frontline causes of money’ they ensure impact
I worked in charities for years – here’s how I make sure my money is going to a good cause, not Captain Tom’s family | Gary Nunn
This year, the family of Captain Tom or Naomi Campbell have shown us the pitfalls of celebrity charities, writes journalist Gary Nunn
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2024 at 8:52 AM
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📣We're hiring
📣Young Lives vs Cancer
📣Public Affairs Officer
📣£32,316 (London); £30,753 (outside of London)
📣If driving system change through public affairs & amplifying the voices of young cancer patients sounds up your street, check it out 👉 shorturl.at/fIbai
Young Lives vs Cancer Careers
Current vacancies and careers at Young Lives vs Cancer. Learn about our purpose and what it's like to work with us. Join us and help us make a real difference.
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November 19, 2024 at 2:05 PM