I'm taking on a Reading Challenge in September for Teenage Cancer Trust
This September, I'm taking on my own reading challenge and raising funds to help ensure no young person faces cancer alone. I'm taking on the challenge for Teenage Cancer Trust, the only UK charity who provides specialised nursing care and support for young people with cancer. I'd be grateful for your support.Your donation, big or small, makes a difference. £25 could pay for an hour with a Youth Support Coordinator to help a young person cope with anxiety and isolation during cancer treatment.
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The challenge
Monday 17th AugThis September, I’m taking part in the Teenage Cancer Trust reading challenge, and I’ve set myself a personal goal of reading four books throughout the month.
For me, this challenge is about more than simply reading four books. It’s about using something I enjoy to contribute towards something that can genuinely make a difference in other people’s lives. Teenage Cancer Trust supports young people going through an incredibly difficult period in their lives, and I wanted to do my small part to help.
I believe that we all have a duty to try to make this world a better place. We may not always have the ability to make huge changes, but that doesn’t mean our small actions are meaningless. Sometimes, helping others starts with simply recognising that we have a responsibility towards the people around us.
As a Muslim, this is something that holds a special place in my heart. Islam places great importance on helping others, showing compassion and giving charity. The concept of sadaqah reminds us that giving does not have to be limited to money; our time, effort, kindness and actions can all have value.
The Qur’an says:
“Whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of mankind.”
— Qur’an 5:32
To me, this reflects the importance Islam places on the value of human life and on doing what we can to benefit others. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ also taught us that the most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to people.
That is one of the reasons I wanted to take part in this challenge. Reading four books in a month might seem like a small goal, but if that small goal helps raise awareness and money for young people living with cancer, then it has a much greater purpose.
I hope that throughout September I can achieve my goal of four books, but more importantly, I hope this challenge reminds me that we should always look for opportunities to help others. We don’t need to wait until we can do something extraordinary. Sometimes, making the world a little better starts with one small act of kindness.
Four books. One month. One small contribution towards making a difference.
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