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The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust is a charity based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The charity supports young patients and funds research into cancers affecting those aged between 13 and 24.

History

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The charity was registered in 1996 by Jacquie Roeder who set up the charity after her daughter, Laura Crane, died from cancer. The charity’s registration number is 1138003.

Research funded

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  • 2004 – Long term cancer survival: Models of Follow-up; Evidence and impact of late effects – Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield [1]
  • 2006 - The influence of the Epstein Barr Virus on Chemotherapy Response in Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – University of Birmingham
  • 2012 - Research into treatment for young people with Ovarian and Testicular cancer [2]
  • 2014 – Multi-tumour brain and nervous system cancer which affects teenagers and young adults – Research into a drug-based treatment[3]

Support

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The charity supports young patients and aims to improve their quality of life. One of their main campaigns is to send Christmas gifts to patients spending Christmas Day in hospital.[4] The charity also funds laptop libraries to hospitals nationwide.

Awards and achievements

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  • 2000 – Received Gold Award in the BBC Look North’s Charity Champions
  • 2000 – Jacquie Roeder named person of the year by Huddersfield Daily Examiner and Huddersfield Pride Millennium Community Awards
  • 2000 – adopted for three years by Outfit, part of Arcadia Group.[5]
  • 2003/04 – Jacquie received the Beacon Prize two years in a row for her contribution to charitable and social causes [6]
  • 2005 – Jacquie Roeder received a Paul Harris Fellowship from Rotary International
  • 2006 – Jacquie Roeder was named Local Hero by both Home 107.9 FM and Pulse Radio
  • 2006 – Received National Lottery funding through Awards for All.[7]
  • 2006 – Jacquie Roeder is named Tesco’s Mum of the Year [8]
  • 2006 – Pass the Parcel Ltd volunteered to deliver Christmas gifts

Celebrity involvement

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Catherine Tate is the current patron. The charity ambassadors are Keith Senior and Andy Raleigh. Past patrons have included Zöe Lucker and Jack Dee.

References

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  1. ^ Greenfield, D.M.; Absolom, K.; et al. (18 August 2009). "Follow-up Care for Cancer Survivors: The Views of Clinicians". British Journal of Cancer. 101 (4): 568–574. doi:10.1038/sj.bjc.6605160. PMC 2736807. PMID 19638984.
  2. ^ "Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust's Gonads Appeal Hopes for New Funding". Huddersfield Examiner. 23 June 2012.
  3. ^ "Research Funding for Teen Cancer". The Plymouth Daily. 11 November 2014.
  4. ^ Himelfield, Dave (12 December 2014). "Laura Crane Charity Supplies Gifts for Teenage Cancer Patients in Hospital over Christmas". Huddersfield Examiner.
  5. ^ "Fundraising News: Cancer Charity Nets Double-fund Bonus". Third Sector. 22 October 2003.
  6. ^ "Mum's Charity Work Praised". Huddersfield Examiner. 17 November 2003.
  7. ^ "Communication & Inclusion for Young Cancer Patients". Big Lottery Fund. 2007.
  8. ^ "Jacquie Roeder". Tesco Living. 2007.
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