Our mission is that every young adult with cancer and their families and carers have the tools and support they need to live well and feel empowered

Being diagnosed with cancer often means life stops in its tracks....

Plans are often put on hold as you navigate a whole new world of hospital appointments, treatment and medical language.

We're here to help you feel in control, feel purpose, feel like you and feel empowered

Support For You

Our team of experts and wellness practitioners are here to help you feel well, move well, eat well and live well at every stage of your cancer diagnosis.

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There are so many fun, rewarding and inspiring ways you can help us to raise funds and awareness to help support young adults, and their families, to live well with cancer.

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Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month

Charities come together for Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month this April

A Founders Playbook: Purpose with Jane and Tasha Dawson

A Founders Playbook: Purpose with Jane and Tasha Dawson

We are delighted A Founders Playbook have chosen the Ella Dawson Foundation as their Season 1 Charity Partner. On this episode, Jane and Tasha talk about their one non-negotiable, PURPOSE. A Founder's Playbook aims to empower, educate and inspire future e

Exciting News! Buccleuch Property Charity Partner for 2025

Exciting News! Buccleuch Property Charity Partner for 2025

We are delighted to have been chosen for the Buccleuch Property 2025 Charity Partner and are looking forward to what looks to be a fantastic day of fundraising at the Buccleuch Property Challenge in September! Thank You Buccleuch!

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4,693 Reasons to Move: April Fundraising Challenge

4,693 Reasons to Move: April Fundraising Challenge

April is the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month. Join our fundraising challenge to help raise funds and awareness of young adult cancer. The Challenge! Take on our 4693 Reasons to Move. Donate, Walk, Fundraise.

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Royal Parks Half Marathon

Sunday 12 October 2025 - The stunning 13.1-mile route takes in many of the capital’s world-famous landmarks on closed roads, and four of London’s eight Royal Parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens.

Colour Ball 2025

Colour Ball 2025

Painting a brighter future for young adults with cancer. The Ella Dawson Foundation's annual charity ball raising money to provide vital wellbeing support to young adults living with and beyond cancer.

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