Celebrity supporters

Teenage Cancer Trust has some fantastic celebrity supporters who are all committed to helping us raise awareness of the charity and the issues affecting young people with cancer. They get involved in a number of ways, visiting patients on our units, taking part in fundraising events and supporting our awareness campaigns and regional appeals.

Unit visits

When our fabulous celebrities have time, they often pay a visit to one of our units to meet patients and their families. Recently the lovely Michelle Ryan - actress and face of our Shunburn campaign - dropped by our unit at UCLH.

Latest news

Craig David makes patients' day!

The lovely Craig David, our South of England Patron, took time out of his busy schedule to drop by two of our Teenage Cancer Trust units recently. Craig has been performing across the UK this summer and was able to visit both our Sheffield and Leeds units. Patients had the chance to meet Craig, have their picture taken with him and get the low down on what he’s currently up to. Craig said “I am honoured to be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust, South of England Appeal as a Patron. Having visited some of the teenagers affected by cancer, I can see how important the TCT units are in helping them through their treatment. It was a humbling experience meeting the patients and I will continue to support this fantastic cause in the hope of helping those affected by cancer.”

Noel Clarke opens new London facilities

Actor, writer and director Noel Clarke opened three new areas on our unit at UCLH last week. The parent's kitchen, radiotherapy waiting room and outpatient waiting area have all been refurbished to complement the existing unit which opened in 2005. Noel said “I first visited the unit at UCH last year and I didn’t think they could do better to support these amazing young people. I was mistaken and the new and improved facilities are just fantastic."

Shunburn

Actress Michelle Ryan and our Ambassador Nicholas Hoult, recently took part in a photo shoot to promote our Shunburn campaign. Shunburn aims to let young people know how to stay safe in the sun and reduce their risk of skin cancer. We were lucky enough to have top photographer Mary McCartney take the pics and despite the rainy weather, Mary managed to create the feeling of a tropical paradise in the studio.

Chris from Kasabian saddles up!

In September, the lovely Chris and his brother Jay will be taking part in a monster bike ride from Lands End to John O'Groats to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust. All the money raised from this 1000 mile challenge will go towards our East Midlands Appeal which will see the development of 3 new facilities for young people with cancer in the region. Kasabian have been fantastic supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust over the past few years and we are so delighted the boys are helping us raise even more money.

Joe's jogging for Teenage Cancer Trust!

The fantastic Joe McElderry, our new Ambassador and Regional Patron, will be pulling on his trainers and taking part in the Great North Run on behalf of Teenage Cancer Trust. The half marathon takes place on Sunday 19th September in Newcastle and all the money Joe raises will go towards developing Teenage Cancer Trust facilities in the North East. We wish Joe the best of luck with his training!

Designer Spashmacs ready for festival season!

Face it. Whether you're going to Glasto, Latitude, Bestival or Reading, at some point it is inevitable it is going to rain. So what better way to keep dry than by investing in one of MandM's designer splashmacs with all profit coming to Teenage Cancer Trust. With four to choose from and designs by Philip Treacy, Erdem, Holly Fulton and Ben Grimes, you will keep the rain at bay and look fabulous at the same time. Celebrities including Sophie Ellis Bextor, Mr Hudson, Dave Berry and Lucie Jones have all supported Teenage Cancer Trust by modelling the super stylish macs.

Biggins marks Addenbrooke's Turf Cut

Actor Christopher Biggins joined ex patients and Teenage Cancer Trust staff to mark the beginning of building work at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. The new Teenage Cancer Trust unit will provide 11 beds for 13 - 24 year olds in the East Anglia region. There will also be an open-plan social and recreation areas; a kitchen and dining area for patients and parents; digital lighting systems; broadband connectivity and cutting edge computing, gaming, music and entertainment equipment. We hope the unti will be open early 2011.