The introduction to this years Find Your Sense Of Tumour conference, located at Center Parcs in Nottingham. The ball begins rolling with a talk from Simon Davies, Chief Executive of the Teenage Cancer Trust, as he explains the importance of young people putting their views across in order to produce change. We are also introduced to Nigel and Adam, who, with the latest in mobile phone technology, put together an audience survey, aiming to gain detailed statistics of participants’ experience with cancer. Prepare for a countdown clock inspired sound effect!

Diagnosed nine months ago with Acute Lymblastic Leukaemia, we follow Marcus as he organises a charity gig with his band, Mexicofallz to raise not only money, but also awareness of the disease. As a way of saying thank you to everyone, with the help of family members and friends, he sets about raising money for the charities that have helped him along the way, including CLIC Sargent, Sue Ryder Care and The Teenage Cancer Trust. Marcus’s dad explains the importance of continuing with hobbies, if possible, to regain normality and talks about his own experience of having a child with cancer. Marcus talks about the shock of being diagnosed, however friends and family are at hand to praise him for the strength and maturity he has shown throughout his treatment.

Say cheese! Richard’s latest film finds him busy with various events. First up, a photo shoot for an article in the Cambridge Evening News, but proceedings are cut short when the battery pack soon runs out of energy! Next up, a charity walk for TCT, where the fun and games start on the bus when Richard’s brother gives us a demonstration of his very best Cambridgeshire accent! In Richard’s words, he’s “hob-knobbing” with the celebrities as he prepares to cross the start line, catching up with Olympic swimmer Mark Foster. The balloons are out, shoe laces are tied and the challenge is on, but where are the local pubs for a drink half way round?! We catch up with Richard during the walk which doubles up as a lovely sight seeing tour of Cambridge, no sign of a pub yet though!

Diagnosed in September 2006 with a brain tumour, this is Jonny’s story. 8 months on and we hear about his long and hard journey in detail, as Jonny explains the nasty side effects of treatment and the various operations he has had to have. We get a sneaky peek at the ever appearing and spooky looking radiotherapy mask, now only used at Halloween according to Jonny! Spending a lot of time at home after having to miss college, a vast array of daytime telly was on offer to Jonny, Loose Women and Jeremy Kyle being personal favourites of his. Friends and family play a big part in Jonny’s positivity, as he explains how lucky he feels to have such a supportive network of people around him. After talking about his treatment story, we get to see a rehearsal take place at the Youth Theatre where Jonny and his sister attend and by the sounds of things, he can certainly reach those sparkling top notes!

As Alice prepares for radiotherapy on her foot, life on crutches is taking its toll. With exams only round the corner, as well as not being able to do a lot for herself, Alice explains how frustrated and apprehensive she is feeling at the prospect of facing the next few months ahead. A surprise trip to see one of her favourite bands, Muse, at the Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust soon gets Alice feeling excited and raring to go, even amongst feeling tired and energy less. After receiving some positive test results back following an examination of the muscle surrounding the tumour in her foot, Alice is left feeling incredibly happy and relieved. Continuing on the positive note, the stitches in her foot are out following the operation and healing well, but unfortunately the crutches are staying around for a little while longer yet!

All the coverage from this year’s glitziest showbiz event- The Jimmyteens Oscars, held on the 4th April, 2008 in Little Abington, Cambridge. Celebrating the incredible achievements of Cambridge’s video stars and hosted by the wonderful and animated Jungle King Christopher Biggins, this was a dazzling night of food, drink, dancing and laughter, but above all, it was an evening to recognise the outstanding talent and incredible efforts of just a selection of the film makers on the website.

22 year old Adam lost his life to Leukaemia on January 9th 2008 having first contracted the disease at the age of 16. This is his story, complete with entry to the Dumball rally ‘07!