The collaboration helping young adults thrive after childhood illness
When Holland & Barrett teamed up with Barretstown, the goal was more than just fundraising. It was to equip young people who had experienced childhood illness with the tools to navigate adult life. The transition from childhood into young adulthood is not always an easy one. Those early teenage years can be fraught with worry and insecurity, and, for some, the journey can be particularly difficult. That is often the case for young people who have already dealt with the challenge of serious illness early in their lives, as Dee Ahearn, chief executive of children’s charity Barretstown, explains. “For many young adults who experienced serious childhood illness, the transition into adulthood brings complex challenges that extend far beyond their health journey,” she says. “Long after treatment ends, some young people continue to navigate challenges related to confidence, independence and finding their place as they look towards the future.” To support…