DOMINO'S RAISES £7 MILLION TO SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE WITH CANCER
22 March 2024Domino’s also sponsoring Ultimate Backstage Experience to give young people the VIP treatment at Royal Albert Hall concert series
Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. Together with its customers, colleagues and franchise partners, Domino’s has announced it has raised over seven million pounds to support young people going through cancer for national charity partner, Teenage Cancer Trust.
The donations have helped to ensure that young people receive the best care and support throughout their cancer diagnosis, treatment and beyond.
In 2023, Domino’s funded six Youth Support Coordinators across the UK, a non-medical role critical to wellbeing support from the moment young people are diagnosed and throughout their treatment. They also funded 16 winter regional peer support events which gave over 360 young people with cancer a much-needed treat. Through Domino’s monthly pizza parties, they also donated over 2,500 pizzas for young people in treatment across 28 units. These events give a slice of normality to young people in treatment, bringing them together through peer support activities.
Commenting on Domino’s funded peer support events, a young person said: "The best quote I could give would be to say that this weekend brought back the real me, the me before everything went wrong in my life, the life I never thought I'd ever get back, so thank you!"
A second young person commented: “Meeting other individuals who are going through a similar experience makes you feel less alone. It is a chance to have fun and forget about what we all have been through but also it is comforting to know we can all relate to each other.”
As part of its ongoing partnership, Domino’s is sponsoring Teenage Cancer Trust’s Ultimate Backstage Experience at the charity’s annual flagship event at the Royal Albert Hall. Each year, Teenage Cancer Trust hosts a series of concerts with some of the biggest names in music and comedy to help raise money for young people battling cancer. Starting on 18th March, an array of top performers will take to the stage including The Who, Noel Gallagher, The Chemical Brothers as well as comedians Kevin Bridges, Rob Beckett, and Sean Walsh, to name just a few.
Domino’s sponsorship of the Ultimate Backstage Experience will enable 140 young people with cancer to make special memories backstage. Every night, a group of young people who have experienced cancer treatment will get VIP treatment, which includes a music workshop and a private tour of the iconic venue, before enjoying dinner backstage and watching the show from the best seats in the house.
As well as soaking up the backstage vibes, the Experience is a great chance for young people to meet others their age who understand what it is like to go through cancer. The experience helps build their confidence after treatment, make new friends, and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Alyssa, 20, who was supported by Teenage Cancer Trust, commented:
“I am so excited and very grateful to be able to participate in this wonderful experience. It’s always lovely meeting people my age who have had a similar experience to me. Opportunities like this are always appreciated and I enjoy them a lot! I want to say a massive thank you to Domino’s for sponsoring this experience, I am so excited!
Rachel Townsend, Senior Stores & Charities Communications Manager, commented: “Our purpose is to deliver a better future through food people love and we’re so grateful to all our customers and franchise partners who have contributed more than they could imagine to these young people’s lives, raising over seven million pounds. We’re also very proud to be sponsoring the Teenage Cancer Trust’s annual set of gigs – hopefully we can provide a bit of fun during their challenging times.”