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.

Harry Judd hosts celebrity cricket match

The most recent event in Harry Judd's year of challenges was a charity cricket match hosted by his old School Uppingham School, Rutland in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and The Eyes Alight Appeal.

Two thousand spectators were on site as Harry joined forces with celebrity friends, including Mark Foster, Freddie Flintoff, Phil Tufnell, Robbie Savage, Lee Dixon, Brendan Cole and Steve Harmison as they took on an Uppingham School XI team. Jonathan Agnew also made an appearance as a guest umpire.

The Uppingham School triumphed over Harry’s team, and won the match by six runs. Speaking at the end of the day, Harry said: “It’s been an amazing event and I’ve really enjoyed playing with some absolute greats as well as a few of my good friends. Although I don’t like losing, I’m so pleased it’s raised awareness of two incredible causes and hopefully lots of money.”

To support Harry and his Merry Men, visit their donation page or text HARRY to 70300 to donate £3.

(photo: Rupert Watts)

Jack Lisowski launches South West appeal

World snooker player Jack Lisowski recently helped us to launch our South West Appeal. The appeal, to raise £1,000,000, will help us fund the opening of the first specialist cancer unit for young patients living in the area.

We are also pleased to announce that Jack and fellow snooker player Judd Trump are now official Teenage Cancer Trust ambassadors.

Jack said: “At 16 you have your whole life ahead of you so when you get cancer your world is turned upside down and you begin to fear for your life. Teenage Cancer Trust is an amazing organisation. If I had to make up a charity it would be them. Doing what they do to support young cancer patients is incredible and I only wish I had benefitted from being treated on one of their units.”

The Royal Marsden celebrates 1st birthday with graffiti workshop

Well respected graffiti artist Ben McKay held a street art workshop at our Royal Marsden Hospital unit to celebrate its first birthday. Young people being treated at the Marsden helped to create two bespoke pieces which will be displayed in the unit.

The unit officially opened in May 2012 by Teenage Cancer Trust patrons Sarah, Duchess of York, The Who frontman, Roger Daltrey CBE and lifelong supporter Princess Beatrice of York. Since then, over 130 young people from across Sussex, Surrey and Kent have received treatment in the unit.

To see more of Ben’s artwork check out his website.

Lily James visits our UCLH unit

Downton Abbey actress Lily James recently visited our unit at University College Hospital. She took time to meet with patients, had photos taken and played a few games of Uno! Lily has just been cast in the lead role of Disney’s new adaptation of Cinderella, set for release in 2014.

Jameela Jamil visits UCLH Cancer Centre

Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador Jameela Jamil recently visited our day care centre at UCLH in London. She played Connect 4, took on patients at pool and even had a quick work out in the gym!

You can catch Jameela on Radio 1's Official Chart show on Sunday's at 4pm.

Nicholas Hoult visits UCLH Cancer Centre

Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador Nicholas Hoult recently visited our unit at UCLH Cancer Centre. He took on patients at Connect 4 and table football, spent time chatting and had a few photos taken too!

Exciting news from Dynamo!

We are really excited to announce that Dynamo is our new Ambassador. Teenage Cancer Trust have had the pleasure of working with Dynamo for years – he has helped us raise hundreds of thousands of pounds and has made a lot of young people very happy by visiting our units and performing his magic. We are delighted to be able to officially recognise Dynamo’s support and commitment in this way.

To kick off his role Dynamo gave fans the chance to win the ultimate magic experience – to hang out with him on location, but more importantly get to see some of his magic in person! The competition, held on Prizeo, raised over £7000!

Harry Judd and his Merry Men's year of challenges is under way!

Teenage Cancer Trust Ambassador Harry Judd and his Merry Men have taken on not one, but two challenges of severe endurance. The team is made up of Harry Judd and his four friends Nick, Stuart, Rob and Ben.

The boys kicked off the year by successfully completing the London Marathon on 21st April, with Harry completing it in an amazing three and a half hours! The second task was Tough Mudder. Unfortunately Harry had to pull out of Tough Mudder this time, but this Merry Men completed the course in record time. Harry will be taking part in a forth coming Tough Mudder event. The boys are raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and Eyes Alight.

The next event in Harry's year of challenges is a charity cricket match being hosted by his old school Uppingham School, Rutland . He'll join forces with celebrity friends, including Mark Foster, Greg James, Jake Humphrey, Freddie Flintoff, Robbie Savage, Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell and Steve Harmison as they take on an Uppingham School XI team. Find out more and buy tickets

To support Harry and his Merry Men, visit their donation page or text HARRY to 70300 to donate £3.

You can now download a running playlist Harry put together for us. Just head over to our music store to grab a copy!

Rafe Spall visits our UCLH unit

Life Of PI actor Rafe Spall paid a visit to our unit at University College Hospital London. He took time to meet with patients, had photos taken and played a game or two of pool with some of our young people. Rafe stars in I Give It A Year which is currently in cinemas.

Blue visit UCLH Cancer Centre

The band Blue paid a visit to our new unit at the University College Hospital London Cancer Centre. They took time out from recording their new album to meet with patients - competing against the young people at computer games, having photos taken and singing a medley of their hits. Their visit brightened up everyone’s afternoon and was great fun. Blue’s new album ‘Roulette’ is out soon.