The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust


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

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

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. The charity also funds laptop libraries to hospitals nationwide.

Awards and achievements

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