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.

Latest news

Nicola Roberts sparkles for Teenage Cancer Trust

The lovely Nicola Roberts has been helping us promote these gorgeous new sparkly Dune shoes that are being sold in aid of us. Nicola signed a pair of these beauties and one lucky person won. Nicola even paid a visit to our unit in Manchester recently. She said: "Teenage Cancer Trust is a fantastic charity which makes such a difference to the lives of young people with cancer across the whole of the country. I am really happy to help launch these amazing shoes in aid of the charity. So get your hands on a pair now and at the same time do something positive for teenagers with cancer." So do like Nicola says and make sure you bag yourself a pair of these fabulous shoes in time for the party season!

Celebrities support Teenage Cancer Trust at hmv's annual golf day

Celebrity supporters singer Tony Christie, ELO drummer & DJ Bev Bevan and snooker player Willie Thorne attended the annual charity golf day held by hmv, this year in support of Teenage Cancer Trust. We are extremely grateful to both hmv and Tony, Bev and Willie for all their fantastic support.

Jorgie Porter supports Shunburn

Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter has been supporting our sun safety campaign Shunburn this year. This is a subject that Jorgie feels passionately about, saying “I also used to sizzle in the sun on holiday but now I cover up on the beach and use suncream on my face and body. No one fancies a life size pink prawn emerging from the sea and I’d much rather have a fake tan than wrinkly leathery skin or much worse, skin cancer when I’m older.”

Hardeep launches Love Music Love Food

Long time Teenage Cancer Trust supporter, comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli hosted the launch night for Love Music Love Food at Selfridges Ultra Lounge. The evening was a great success with live music from Newton Faulkner and Karima Francis, and DJs sets from Flood, Howling Bells and Whlte Lies.

Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE wishes fundraisers well

Sir Matthew Pinsent CBE recently visited the offices of investment bank Nomura to speak to participants in the 2011 Nomura challenge. The team were off to tackle a 4 day physical challenge in the Brecon Beacons, and Sir Matthew offered a few words of motivation to send them on their way and remind them why they were supporting Teenage Cancer Trust. Many thanks to him for taking the time out of his busy schedule, and to everyone who took part!

Angela Griffin opens Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Leeds General Infirmary

Actress and presenter Angela Griffin, pictured here with Teenage Cancer Trust CEO Simon Davies, kindly opened our unit at Leeds General Infirmary.

Leicester City FC, and Tom and Chris from Kasabian meet patients at the club's training ground.

Leicester City Football Club players were joined by patients and locals Tom Meighan and Chris Edwards from Kasabian for a training session at the club - and a great day was had by all!