When Georgia was just five years old she was diagnosed with cancer, and from that moment her life completely changed.

"I honestly can't remember much from this time, I was so young but I remember being in hospital a lot and my family being really worried. My treatment was a long process, first I had to have surgery, and once I'd recovered from that, the many rounds of chemo began. On top of that, I lost the vision in one of my eyes, and my peripheral vision is limited in the other. It was a long journey back to anything that resembled a 'normal' life. 

After a few years, I realised I was still struggling with my cancer experience, I felt isolated and disconnected from other people my age. Thankfully, I was introduced to Canteen!

I can tell you, that's when my life changed. On my first Canteen program, I meet two other girls from Tasmania (where I'm from!) who were also going through their own experience, and we've been best friends ever since. 

I've been able to access unconditional support and connect with so many young people, which is all thanks to people like you! So if you can, please give a special gift today to help other young people who are feeling lost and alone throughout their cancer experience!" - Georgia, Canteen youth ambassador