"Friends4Youth" campaign: Samantha Jade’s mission to help cancer sufferers.
Aussie pop star Samantha Jade has opened up about her family’s battle with cancer while visiting teenage cancer patients at the Sydney children’s hospital.
The former "The X Factor Australia" winner, originally from Perth, said losing her mother to cancer three years ago has made her even more passionate about supporting young people fighting the disease.
Yesterday, the "Sony" foundation ambassador said she wants to make a difference, even if its simply bringing a smile to young patients’ faces.
The "Sony" Foundation funds life changing programs for those with special needs, facing cancer and those that have been marginalised from society.
Their "Friends4Youth" campaign raises money for "You Can" centres in hospitals around the country, where teens can take a break from treatment to relax and connect with other patients:
“I love coming to see the kids, they inspire me. My mum had cancer and i understand the journey for the parents, the support they need, and how tough it is. I love being able to put a smile on everyone’s dial”, Jade said, “My mum passed nearly three years ago and she fought really hard. What the "Sony" foundation does is amazing and i’ve been able to see their work first hand and be so involved. I was there for the opening of the first "You Can" centre in Perth in 2013, my mum came with me and it holds a special place in my heart.”
Jade also met with one of her biggest fans, 18-year-old cancer patient Zoie Moore.
After a year of intense chemotherapy, Zoie has now finished treatment for her Leukaemia and will be going home soon.
The teen has big plans for the future, including dreams of becoming a pilot, an events planner or a makeup artist:
“I just finished treatment and i’m so excited, it hasn’t hit me yet because i’m still going through side affects. Once i get home, i’ll be able to take a breath and say: “Yes, i’m on my way to recovery,” Zoie said, “I’m just looking forward to going places i haven’t been able to for a whole year, like shopping, going to the beach and hanging around crowds of people. Being able to drive my car will be so much better than having to rely on my mum and having my independence back will be the best thing.”
"Sony Music Australia" artists, including Samantha Jade, Jessica Mauboy and Dami Im, have donated unique auction items for the "Friends4Youth" campaign including a guitar signed by 22 of the artists that feature on the charity single released last week.
Jade has also donated a red carpet dress. All donations will go towards “You Can” centres around the country:
“All the artists are so lovely and everyone wants to help. For us, if singing a song is what we can do to help, then i’m all for it.”
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