A YouTube and TikTok star is backing a campaign to reward Ayrshire's child cancer patients.
Olivia Neill – who has amassed 1.3 million TikTok followers and over 700,000 YouTube subscribers – is using her platform to shine a light on the 140 children who are diagnosed with cancer in Scotland every year.
The blonde beauty has joined forces with Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards, in partnership with TK Maxx, to give awards to young patients and survivors of cancer.
Families across Ayrshire are being called on to nominate young cancer patients and survivors this festive season.
The Star Awards are open to Under-18s who have been diagnosed with and treated for cancer in the last five years.
There is no judging panel because Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People believes every child diagnosed with cancer deserves special recognition.
Everyone nominated receives a trophy, £50 TK Maxx gift card, T-shirt and a certificate signed by a host of famous faces, including Influencer Olivia Neill, Nanny McPhee star Dame Emma Thompson, celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli, TV personalities Dr Ranj and Joe Tasker, TikTok stars Flossie Clegg and Lewys Ball, as well as children’s TV favourite Mister Maker.
Olivia said: “I have been humbled to hear so many incredible stories of courage in the face of this devastating disease, so I want to do everything I can to show my support.
“I’m urging people across Irvine to get nominating now because the Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Awards are such a wonderful way to pay tribute to these extraordinary children.”
Through the Star Awards, Cancer Research UK hopes to raise awareness of some of the challenges faced by young people with cancer, which its scientists are working to tackle.
Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK spokeswoman in Scotland, said: “A cancer diagnosis is heart-breaking at any age, but it can be particularly difficult for a child or young person and their families – especially when many may experience serious long-term side effects from their treatment.
“Our Star Awards shine an important light on these inspirational individuals, so we’re urging people to get nominating now so we can celebrate their incredible courage.”
To nominate a star, visit cruk.org/starawards
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