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Youth Cancer Service
Changing young people’s lives, one friendship at a time
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Witness the joy and excitement as young people at a recent Canteen Explore Program immerse themselves in activities like pool parties and go-karting, cherishing every moment spent together. These programs offer vital peer and psychosocial support, guiding young people through their emotional cancer journey and fostering enduring connections.
Thanks to the invaluable support we receive, Canteen can offer programs that create a space for young people to connect and uplift each other through shared experiences.
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