Guest, companion & parent stories

Here are just a few of the wonderful Youth Cancer Trust holiday stories from guests, their companions as well as parents.

LeanneBlackpool

I struggle so much mobility wise, but more so I feel such a burden with it on those around me, but YCT makes me see I am not a burden, and they make arrangements/cater for me in more ways I could ever imagine.

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HarryBristol

Hi my name is Harry, I was diagnosed with grade 4 GBM Brain tumours, following a fit. I had not had any previous symptoms.

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Rebecca Clay Leeds

Most stories I read start the same, ‘I found a lump.’ Mine is no different, except for finding two – breast and armpit.

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ChelseyLichfield

At the age of 13 whilst on holiday with my parents and 3 siblings, I found a lump on my right thigh.

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LiamMilton Keynes

Liam, now 28, was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour at the age of 10.

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JohnShewsbury

I was first diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 1998. I had been suffering with headaches, so I went to see my GP who couldn’t tell me why this was, so she sent me to my optician.

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WarrenLeicester

Warren was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September 2003.

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SaniaManchester

My name is Sania and I suffer from a brain tumour that impacts my everyday life in many different ways.

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JackLondon

I was diagnosed in December 2005, at the age of 11, with Non-Hodgkins T-Cell Lymphoma – a cancer of the blood.

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KirstyScotland

When I was 11, I was diagnosed with an inoperable tectal plate brain tumour and hydrocephalus.

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This was my sixth year coming to Tracy Ann House and every time I come I feel so alive and free. Thank you Jim for being a laugh and thank you Brenda for giving me the push to go to Australia. Love you guys, Becky!

Becky, Romford
I would just like to say how nice it was to see you both again! with just having my operation everything was in the clouds for me and I thought oh no I have lost everything but when I came back to see the Youth Cancer Trust I was in the clear of everything and knew there would be a brighter day! Thank you.

Little Louise, Scotland
This week has been amazing, I have enjoyed all of the activities and have had such a good time. Cant wait to come back next year. Thank you so much!

Katy
Brenda, Jim and team you are some of the most amazing people ever! Thank you doesn't express enough what you have all done for everyone who has ever had the pleasure to stay at this wonderful house. I look forward to returning to the house every year as I know the time I have will be unforgettable! I hope you all the best health and happiness for the future and cant wait to return. (Please have me back he he).

Natalie, Liverpool
I’m trying to think of new ways to say what I've already said a thousand times before – You guys are amazing! I've had a fabulous time and recharged my batteries.

Vicky