Reducing Isolation & Building Lifelong Friendships Combating loneliness in Teenagers with Cancer Positive Steps Positive Steps

Teens Unite Fighting Cancer

Org #25956
Vetted since 2014
2007
year founded
$60,434
raised on GlobalGiving
11
years fundraising
2
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Improving the lives of teenagers and young adults living with, and beyond cancer

Project Leaders
Lesley Lowden-Smith
Lesley Lowden-Smith
Team
Debbie Pezzani, Ellie Pendred, Sejal Patel, Roxanne Lawrance, Lesley Morris, Hannah Martin
Organization Information
The Old Police Station
Hoddesdon, EN11 8BJ
United Kingdom
01992 440091
Organization Information
The Old Police Station
Hoddesdon, EN11 8BJ
United Kingdom
01992 440091

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Jun 12, 2026 | Positive Steps
Positive steps to prove what's possible

By Lesley Lowden-Smith | Trust Income Manager

Cancer can be an incredibly isolating experience for a young person. Time away from school, college, work and friendship groups can leave teenagers and young adults feeling disconnected from the... Read the full report ›

TYA Awareness month

By Lesley Lowden-Smith | Trust Income Manager

April marked Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to shine a light on the unique challenges faced by young people diagnosed with cancer. One of the most significant... Read the full report ›

Shuffling, pizza & games with friends who get it!

By Lesley Lowden-Smith | Trust Income Manager

A cancer diagnosis during adolescence or young adulthood can disrupt friendships, education, independence, and identity. Treatment schedules, physical side effects, and prolonged recovery can push... Read the full report ›
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