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Brave Cancer Survivor Opens Free Lodge for Young Patients

10/14/2025

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Hannah Roberts of Willington, Derbyshire, a 22-year-old cancer patient, opened Rubus Lodge, a free respite lodge for teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment, funded by Hannah's Hope.
She was diagnosed with grade four glioblastoma at 19 and has outlived expectations by nearly two years.
The lodge offers three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge.
Gail Iredale, Roberts' mother, emphasized supporting young cancer patients and improving lives amid treatment.

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Story summary

Hannah Roberts of Willington, Derbyshire, a 22-year-old cancer patient, opened Rubus Lodge, a free respite lodge for teenagers and young adults undergoing cancer treatment, funded by Hannah's Hope.
She was diagnosed with grade four glioblastoma at 19 and has outlived expectations by nearly two years.
The lodge offers three bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge.
Gail Iredale, Roberts' mother, emphasized supporting young cancer patients and improving lives amid treatment.