Selfcare Workshops for Young People with Cancer

Self-care isn’t a luxury for young people living with and beyond cancer—it’s a necessity. Treatment can leave long-lasting emotional, physical, and psychological effects: fatigue, anxiety, sensory overload, changes in appearance, and a loss of control over everyday routines. Many young people tell us that they struggle to recognise themselves or know how to look after their wellbeing during and after treatment.

Your support has allowed us to deliver a series of self-care–focused events that give young people practical tools and time carved out just for themselves—often for the first time in a long time.

Breathworks: Online Mindfulness & Breathing Session

In partnership with the Ella Dawson Foundation, wellness practitioners guided young people through breathwork and grounding techniques they can use whenever they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally drained.

These skills are simple, accessible, and can be used anywhere—during appointments, on treatment days, or in moments of stress. Young people told us they left the session feeling calmer, more in control, and better equipped to face the challenges ahead.

Indu Skincare Workshop

Cancer treatment can have a profound impact on skin—causing dryness, sensitivity, irritation, and changes in texture. For many young people, these side effects affect confidence and self-esteem at an already vulnerable time.

Our generous partners, Indu, sent each participant a full set of skincare products before the online workshop. During the session, young people were taught how to care for their skin gently and safely, creating a moment of calm and learning that felt nurturing rather than clinical.

For many, it wasn’t just about skincare—it was about rebuilding confidence in their appearance.

Bubble Tea Making Session

While not a traditional form of self-care, this fun, creative event encouraged young people to take a moment purely for themselves. All ingredients were posted out ahead of time, and young people logged on together to follow the steps, chat, laugh, and enjoy the process of making something they could simply enjoy.

Sometimes self-care is about joy, lightness, and connection—and that is exactly what this session provided.

Your support has enabled young people affected by cancer to learn new wellbeing tools, reconnect with their bodies, meet others who understand, and take time to nurture themselves.

Thank you for helping them rebuild confidence and find moments of peace, comfort, and joy during incredibly challenging times.

Thanks to your amazing support, our young people were able to take a well-deserved pause this month with a digital selfcare session – and we’re so excited to share how it went!

In the days before the session, each young person received a small package in the post containing the key ingredients to make a nourishing face mask: oats, honey, and turmeric. They were also given ideas for fresh extras they might want to add from home – avocado for deep moisturising, lemon juice for brightening, and cucumber for cooling and soothing tired skin.

On the day, twelve young people logged on to connect, learn, and relax together. The session began with a simple step-by-step guide to making the mask, alongside tips on how these natural ingredients can support healthy skin and encourage relaxation. Oats gently exfoliate and calm irritation; honey is a natural humectant, locking in moisture; turmeric is renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties; avocado nourishes with healthy fats; lemon juice can refresh and even skin tone; and cucumber offers instant cooling comfort.

Once their masks were ready, the group applied them and spent time simply being together – chatting, laughing, and unwinding in a safe space where they could just focus on themselves. For young people who are often navigating fatigue, treatment after-effects, and the pressures of daily life, this was a rare moment to slow down and indulge in something purely for their own wellbeing.

Selfcare is more than skin deep – it’s about giving young people tools to manage stress, connect with others, and remember that they deserve time and kindness, especially for themselves. Thanks to you, they were able to take that time and experience the benefits first-hand.

Your generosity helps create these moments of calm and connection for young people living with and beyond cancer – and we are so grateful for your continued support.