Pat Glass MP PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CANCER

 

North West Durham MP, Pat Glass pledged her support for children and young people with cancer on Wednesday 23 June at CLIC Sargent's parliamentary reception in the House of Commons.

 

Pat committed to support CLIC Sargent's vital work by signing a pledge along with other parliamentarians.

 

She said: "It is vital that we support the work that CLIC Sargent does to support children and young people with cancer and their families across the UK."

 

Lorraine Clifton, CLIC Sargent's Chief Executive said:

 

"We are delighted that Pat Glass was able to attend and pledge her support for the work that we do. This was a fantastic opportunity for the young people we support to speak directly to MPs and Lords about their experiences."

 

For press enquiries please contact Grant Imlach in CLIC Sargent's Press Office on 0208 752 2812

 

Notes to Editor:

Every day 10 families in the UK are told that their child has cancer. Diagnosis often comes as a shock and treatment usually starts straightaway and can last up to three years.

Although survival rates are over 70%, cancer remains the single largest cause of death from disease in children in the UK.

As the leading children and young people's cancer charity CLIC Sargent is there with clinical, practical and emotional support, every step of the way.