Morpeth Stobhill Councillor John Beynon Raises Thousands for Young Lives vs Cancer

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Since announcing the year-long partnership with Young Lives vs Cancer in May, Councillor John Beynon has organized numerous fundraising events, including concerts, donations, and community events. The charity relies on charitable donations to fund its vital work supporting children and young people with cancer and their families. Young Lives vs Cancer provides accommodation, grants, and day-to-day support for those affected by cancer. With over 4,000 children and young people diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK, the charity's work is more crucial than ever.

Key Takeaways:

  • Councillor John Beynon has organized numerous fundraising events for Young Lives vs Cancer, including concerts, donations, and community events, resulting in a significant amount of money raised for the charity.
  • Young Lives vs Cancer relies on charitable donations to fund its work supporting children and young people with cancer and their families, providing accommodation, grants, and day-to-day support.
  • The charity has helped 303 families in the North East and Northumberland last year, providing 257 financial grants totalling £58,475 to help families cope with the costs of cancer.
  • Samantha Hughes, fundraising engagement manager for Young Lives vs Cancer in the North East, North Yorkshire, and Northumberland, expressed gratitude to Coun John Beynon and Northumberland County Council for raising money for the charity.
  • Young Lives vs Cancer's specialist social workers provide day-to-day support for each child, young person, and family from the moment of diagnosis.
  • Councillor John Beynon plans to continue partnering with Young Lives vs Cancer for a second year, with Samantha Hughes acknowledging his commitment to the charity.

Statistics:

  • Young Lives vs Cancer helped 303 families in the North East and Northumberland last year.
  • The charity provided 257 financial grants totalling £58,475 to help families cope with the costs of cancer.
  • More than 4,000 children and young people receive a cancer diagnosis every year in the UK.
  • Young Lives vs Cancer relies on charitable donations to fund its vital work supporting children and young people with cancer and their families.

Sources:

  • Coun John Beynon, Morpeth Stobhill councillor
  • Samantha Hughes, fundraising engagement manager for Young Lives vs Cancer
  • Young Lives vs Cancer, (http://www.younglivesvscancer.org.uk)
  • Northumberland County Council
  • Newsline (JPIMedia)