Judges’ Award 2023 Gold Longform £5-20 million
Francesca was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 14. She was treated on the Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Leeds General Infirmary, where the support she received made a world of difference for her and her family.
The original version of this film was due to be unveiled as part of the charity's annual week of fundraising gigs at the Royal Albert Hall in 2020, before these were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. It finally made its premiere once the shows returned in March 2022, with an added update from Francesca two years on.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity providing specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. We’re here for anyone diagnosed with cancer aged 13-24, and their loved ones too.
We exist because cancer care wasn’t made for young people. Without us, a young person diagnosed with cancer today would find themselves lumped together with small children or much older adults.
We fund specialist nurses, youth workers and hospital units within the NHS, so young people with cancer get the sensitive, individual care and support they need at this unique and critical life stage.
We align with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
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