Teenage Cancer Trust congratulates Honorary Patron Roger Daltrey on receiving a Knighthood
Teenage Cancer Trust is thrilled that Honorary Patron, Roger Daltrey, has been awarded a knighthood for his services to charity in King Charles’ Birthday Honours.
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Sir Roger Daltrey, frontman of The Who, was instrumental in founding the annual Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall 25 years ago. For a quarter of a century, his compassion, energy and commitment has been the catalyst for the gigs raising more than £36 million to date, providing vital care and support to young people when they need it the most. This year’s gigs alone raised a record-breaking £2.05m.
Sir Roger said: “It is a wonderful honour for me and especially for Teenage Cancer Trust. I accept this award not only for myself but on behalf of all the unsung heroes who have given their energy towards making Teenage Cancer Trust the success it has become.
”The likes of the Who and their fans, Angie Jenkison, Lindsay Hughes, Des Murphy, Rob Ballantine and the late Chris York, are some of many who have done so much to elevate the charity, to the point where it now has 28 specialist units in NHS hospitals across the UK.”
Sir Roger and Teenage Cancer Trust share the belief that young people with cancer shouldn’t have to stop being teenagers - they are young people first, cancer patients second.
Kate Collins, Chief Executive of Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “We’re all delighted that Roger Daltrey has been awarded a much-deserved knighthood. Sir Roger is a tireless and passionate supporter of, and advocate for, young people with cancer in the UK and internationally. The powerhouse behind Teenage Cancer Trust’s flagship Royal Albert Hall fundraising gigs for more than 25 years, Sir Roger has had - and continues to have - a remarkable impact on our work and on the lives of young people with cancer.
“Sir Roger has made a unique and exceptional contribution to both music and charity, and we all wholeheartedly congratulate him on this honour. It is so deserved.”
Every day, seven young people in the UK aged 13 to 24 hear the words “you have cancer”. Teenage Cancer Trust puts young people in the best possible place, physically, mentally and emotionally, for their cancer treatment and beyond through our expert nurses, support teams, and hospital unit.
We are the only UK charity dedicated to providing this specialised nursing care and support.