Wow – so many young lives transformed by amazing £25m

Wetherspoon’s customers and staff have reached a major milestone in their fundraising for Young Lives vs Cancer.

They have now raised £25 million to support children and young people with cancer and their families.

Wetherspoon’s partnership with the UK charity began in 2002.

Since then, staff and customers have participated in thousands of fundraising activities – from bake sales and football/darts tournaments to mountain climbs and skydives.

To mark the occasion, representatives from Young Lives v Cancer visited Wetherspoon’s head office in Watford and posed for a photograph with Wetherspoon staff.

Young Lives vs Cancer’s chief executive, Rachel Kirby-Rider, said: “Wetherspoon’s staff and customers are true fundraising superheroes.

“Their incredible support has helped us to be there for thousands of children and young people with cancer.

“We are grateful for everything they’ve done and continue to do.

“A huge thankyou to everyone at Wetherspoon, staff and customers, for their commitment and efforts.”

Wetherspoon’s chief executive, John Hutson, said: “We are immensely proud of our association with Young Lives vs Cancer.

“Our staff and customers have gone above and beyond in their fundraising efforts, and the result is a fantastic £25 million raised since 2002.

“We look forward to further fundraising milestones.”

From the moment of diagnosis, Young Lives vs Cancer’s specialist social workers provide day-to-day support for each child, young person and family.

The charity provides free accommodation close to hospitals, where families can stay together during treatment, together with grants to help families to navigate the costs of cancer.