Alder Hey Children's Hospital, L12 2AP
Comics Youth was founded in 2015 and is a creative community organisation led by young people, for young people. Our aim is to empower youth across Merseyside to flourish from the margins of society: Harnessing their own narratives, finding confidence within an inclusive community, and developing the resilience to succeed on their own path.
Pencil Pals offers individual support by Comics Youth staff to young people who have childhood cancer or have received care from Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
The scheme aims to support young people experiencing childhood cancer by providing a befriending service in order to promote well-being and self-esteem, combat feelings of isolation and boredom, spark creativity, and provide a friend when getting out to see other friends is difficult, as well as providing valuable periods of respite for parents/guardians. We understand the impact that COVID19 has had on the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people experiencing childhood cancer and hope to provide them an opportunity to laugh, be creative, and set the world to rights.
Each young person taking part in the project will receive a pack of art supplies and comics to suit their needs. For safeguarding purposes, children and young people under 16 would need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for digital sessions.
This project is aimed at young people aged 8 to 18 years old
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Eaton Road, Liverpool L12 2AP
Please complete the online Membership Form Visit the Membership Form page on the Comics Youth CIC website.
If you have any queries, please phone or email Rhiannon
Phone: 07525369624
Email: rhiannon@comicsyouth.co.uk
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