Project Youth Cancer

31/08/2026

What a fantastic day we’ve had at Mexborough Cricket Club Charity Day 🙌🏏

A huge thank you to everyone who supported, attended, donated, volunteered and helped make today so special.

It was great to see people come together and enjoy the day while raising money for Project Youth Cancer and the cricket club’s junior development initiatives.

A massive thank you to all the players, coaches, volunteers, families, local businesses and everyone who contributed in any way 👏

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who came along and helped make it a day to remember. 🏏

We’ll share an update on the fundraising total once everything has been counted, but for now… THANK YOU! 🧡🙌

28/08/2026

🏏 CHARITY DAY AT MEXBOROUGH CRICKET CLUB 🏏
📅 Bank Holiday Monday – 31 August
⏰ 9.15am – 4pm

The weekend has arrived and the final preparations are underway for Monday’s Charity Day at Mexborough Cricket Club

Buns are being baked, bunting is being unravelled and, somewhere, Sharky McShark-Face is getting ready for his annual charity cricket outing! 🦈🏏

A huge thank you to the cricket club committee and everyone who has given their time, donated prizes, provided support or helped behind the scenes to make the day possible.

Last year was a fantastic day of cricket, family fun and fundraising, and we’re looking forward to another brilliant day this year — all while raising money for Project Youth Cancer and the young people with cancer we support, along with the cricket club's youth development activites.

There’ll be:
🏏 Plenty of cricket
🎈 Bouncy castle and games
🍰 BBQ, ice cream, refreshments and homemade treats
🎟️ Prize Draw and tombola
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family fun for everyone

So, if you’re free on Bank Holiday Monday, come along, bring the family and join us!
We’d love to see you there.
BankHolidayMonday

21/08/2026

🏏 Join us for Mexborough Cricket Club Charity Day!

We’d love you to join us this Bank Holiday Monday, 31 August, for a fantastic day of cricket, family fun and fundraising in support of Project Youth Cancer and the young people with cancer we support.

There’ll be plenty going on throughout the day, so come along, enjoy the cricket, have some fun and help us raise vital funds for our work.

🎟️ Prize Draw tickets are also now available, with some fantastic prizes up for grabs!

And if you can’t make it to the Charity Day, you can still support this brilliant event by getting your Prize Draw tickets. Just get in touch with Mexborough Cricket Club to find out more.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone at the club and to all those supporting the day. We hope to see lots of you there!

Come along, enjoy the day and help make a difference to young people living with cancer. 🏏🧡

Come along and support Project Youth Cancer and Mexborough Cricket Club Juniors and have a great day in the sun.

🎉🏏 BANK HOLIDAY CHARITY EVENT! 🏏🎉

Come and join us at Mexborough Athletic Cricket Club on Monday 31st August for a fantastic day of non-stop cricket, family fun and fundraising! ❤️💙💛

📅 Monday 31st August
⏰ 9:15am – 4:30pm
📍 Mexborough Athletic Cricket Club, New Oxford Road, Mexborough, S64 0JL

All in aid of Project Youth Cancer🎗️

🏏 A FULL DAY OF CRICKET
• Under 9’s Tournament
• Under 11’s Match
• Adult T20 to finish the day

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY!
🍔 BBQ & refreshments
🍦 Ice cream
🎨 Face painting
🎟️ Tombola & fun games
🏰 Bouncy castle
🎁 Raffle with some fantastic prizes!

🎟️ RAFFLE TICKETS JUST £1 EACH!
With some brilliant prizes up for grabs, including a family Sheffield Sharks ticket, home bar spa therapy set, Sunday lunch, £50 Jeff Banks Carpets voucher, afternoon tea and much more! 🎁

Come along, support the club, enjoy a brilliant day out and help us raise money for a fantastic cause! ❤️

We hope to see you there! 🏏💙💛



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13/08/2026

The truth is that while we know smoking is one of the biggest preventable causes of many types of cancer, it's far from the whole story. Genetics, environmental factors and often causes we still don't fully understand can all play a part. Many young people diagnosed with cancer have never smoked a day in their lives.

That doesn't mean healthy lifestyle choices aren't important. Eating a balanced diet, being physically active, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol can all help reduce the risk of many illnesses, including some cancers, while improving your overall health and wellbeing.

At Project Youth Cancer, we're passionate about supporting young people in every aspect of their wellbeing. Alongside providing practical and emotional support, we're committed to sharing trusted information and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices that can make a positive difference throughout life.

You can find more healthy lifestyle information and advice on our website - https://projectyouthcancer.org/healthy-habits/

11/08/2026

One of the most common misconceptions about cancer is the belief that staying positive is all you need to get through it.

The reality is that a cancer diagnosis can bring a whole range of emotions. Fear, anger, sadness, frustration and uncertainty are all natural responses, and there is no "right" way to feel.

While hope and optimism can be helpful for some people, no one should ever feel under pressure to put on a brave face or hide how they're really feeling. That's known as toxic positivity, and it can leave people feeling guilty, isolated or as though they're somehow failing if they aren't smiling all the time.

At Project Youth Cancer, we want every young person to know that all emotions are valid. You don't have to be positive every day. You don't have to pretend you're okay. Asking for support and talking honestly about how you feel is a sign of strength, not weakness.

07/08/2026

This week we’re introducing some Cancer Myth Busters, helping to challenge some of the misconceptions surrounding cancer and the experiences of young people living with and beyond it.

Today's myths focus on two important reminders, that cancer isn't always visible, and that life doesn't simply return to normal when treatment ends. Every young person's experience is different, and the impact of cancer can continue long after treatment has finished.

These misconceptions can make it harder for young people to ask for help or feel understood. That's why we encourage people to keep checking in, even months or years later. A simple "How are you?" can mean more than you realise.

At Project Youth Cancer, we don't put a time limit on the support we provide. We're here for young people for as long as they need us, because the impact of cancer doesn't always end when treatment does.

05/08/2026

Over the years, we've found that our role extends beyond raising funds. As advocates for young people with cancer, we're also passionate about raising awareness and challenging some of the myths that can lead to misunderstanding and stigma.

Many cancer myths are based on the assumption that cancer looks the same for everyone. The reality is that every person and every cancer journey is unique. By sharing the facts, we hope to encourage greater understanding, compassion and support.

Over the coming days, we'll be sharing some common cancer myths and the truths behind them.

02/08/2026

Taking a moment to say a huge thank you to Redrow for their generous £500 donation in support of Project Youth Cancer. Charity representative Helen Mervill received the donation recently, whilst visiting Meadow Vale in Huddersfield.

Every donation, helps us continue providing free mental health, wellbeing and practical support to young people aged 13–24 who are living with and beyond cancer. We are incredibly grateful that businesses like Redrow choose to support our work and help us make a real difference.

Thank you to everyone at Redrow for your kindness and community support.

You can read the full story on Huddersfield Hub here -

A charity that supports young people diagnosed with cancer has received a £500 donation from homebuilder Redrow

01/08/2026

Project Youth Cancer is proud to be a Yorkshire-based charity. Yorkshire is where our story began, where we are still based today, where we have funded much of our cancer research, and where we continue to focus our mental health and wellbeing support for young people with cancer.

So many of the people who have helped shape and sustain our work are here in Yorkshire, from our corporate supporters to the incredible people in our communities, many of whom we are privileged to now call friends.

It is that unmistakable Yorkshire warmth, generosity and community spirit that has helped us continue supporting young people with cancer for almost thirty years.

And it is the grit, straight-talking kindness, loyalty and warmth of Yorkshire people that makes us so proud to call this county home.

‘Av a champion Yorkshire Day!

29/07/2026

It’s and today is your last chance to enter our wellbeing prize draw!
Over the past few weeks, we’ve loved encouraging people to share the small things they do to support their mental health and wellbeing.

From walking and breathing to exercise, quiet moments, nature, creativity and time with loved ones, it’s been a reminder that wellbeing looks different for everyone.

Share your wellbeing photo or comment using and tag Project Youth Cancer to be entered into our free prize draw to win a fantastic Luma³ guided breathing device. The winner will be drawn and contacted this week!

Last Christmas, we were delighted to include Luma³ guided breathing devices in our gifts for young cancer patients, helping support relaxation and gentle stress relief through simple breathing exercises. Find out more about Luma³ here: projectyouthcancer.org/patient-hub/luma/

Thank you for helping us spread a little wellbeing inspiration.